Head of Global HR Pharmaceutical Operations

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

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Head of Global HR Pharmaceutical Operations

The Role:

We are seeking a highly qualified HR Global Operations Leader.

The HR Global Operations Leader will be responsible for supporting the Heads of Function and their leadership teams in Global HR matters.

This role translates strategic and tactical business plans into Global HR plans.

The position oversees operations for the Pharma Business Group, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, globally across 20 sites worldwide.

This position is hybrid (2-3 days per week in office) located in Philadelphia, PA or Wilmington, DE.

Compensation:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $197,790- $267,700. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What We Offer:

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.
  
  

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and Implement People Strategy for the function: Collaborate with the Head of the function and the Leadership Team to create and execute the People strategy for Operations.
• Talent and Succession Management: Conduct people review, design and deploy development plans, ensure succession plans for leadership and critical positions, and identify and develop functional talents at key career stages.
• Strategic Workforce Planning and Learning Development: Lead discussions on Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP), review and update it annually, and define and implement Learning policies and objectives aligned with business needs.
• Performance Coaching and Organizational Support: Coach and support managers and employees for performance improvement, address organizational structure issues proactively, and contribute to or lead various initiatives and projects.
• Ambassador for Group HR Strategy, Processes, and Tools: Drive the implementation of global HR policies, directives & processes for the function
• Global Staffing and Internal Mobility: Ensure adequate staffing for key functional roles globally by leveraging internal mobility.
• Support Change Management: Assist in the development and execution of change management plans and processes across the function.
• Manage: Manage the integration and transformation of new acquisitions and ventures for Roquette’s Pharmaceutical Operations business unit.
  
  

What You’ll Need:

      Education:          

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in human resources, Business Management, or Organizational Development (preferred but not required).
• Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR qualifications are highly desirable.     
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience in industrial, international, matrix organization.
• Experience with acquisitions a plus.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR strategies with business goals and drive organizational effectiveness.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills, capable of leading diverse teams and influencing senior leadership.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate and manage change in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment.
• Project Management: Proficiency in managing complex projects and initiatives across various regions.
• Travel & international travel will be required when working on projects
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement  

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. 

Roquette believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach, by creating a workforce that represents the world we live in, and the communities and customers we serve.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com