Senior Director HRBP
Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Our first therapy, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), was granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis) and is being studied in a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of NASH with compensated cirrhosis.
Sr. Director HRBP
This Sr. Director HRBP is focused on driving critical functions such as workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and leadership coaching to support Madrigal’s strategic objectives. The position plays a pivotal role in building a high-performance culture by aligning HR programs with the company’s core values—Focus on Patients, Owner Mindset, Innovation, and Collaboration.
Key responsibilities include building strong, collaborative relationships with leaders, driving impactful HR initiatives, addressing complex employee relations issues, and enhancing organizational culture and employee engagement to deliver measurable results.
Reporting to the Vice President of HR Business Partnering, the Director of HR Business Partner will support assigned business groups in Research and Development as well as various corporate functions. This role will develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organization’s business objectives and support a high-performance culture.
Position Responsibilities:
- Establish trusted, collaborative, and responsive relationships with leaders across the organization, understanding their strategies, priorities, and goals to shape impactful HR programs and priorities that align with Madrigal’s core values.
- Lead key HR functions, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, employee engagement and retention, learning & development, and succession planning, with measurable outcomes in mind.
- Coach and develop leaders to strengthen their management and leadership skills, fostering high-performing and collaborative teams.
- Implement and manage performance management programs that align with Madrigal’s high-performance culture, driving accountability and growth.
- Address employee relations and conduct investigations with fairness, ensuring consistency in policy application and alignment with best practices in employee relations.
- Collaborate across HR functions to implement tailored HR programs that address dynamic organizational needs and priorities.
- Continuously assess and enhance culture and engagement by identifying and implementing solutions that improve retention, reinforce organizational values, and build a thriving workplace.
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives on an as-needed basis to drive organizational success. Establish trusted, collaborative, responsive, and influential relationships with leaders across the organization, understanding their strategies, priorities, and goals. Utilize this business knowledge to shape HR programs and priorities.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, with expertise in organizational effectiveness, change management, learning and development, and talent management.
- At least 5 years of experience supporting or building HR functions within biotech or pharmaceutical organizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management (or related field) is required. Graduate degree highly preferred
- Experience working with R&D highly preferred
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and precision in work.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Core Competencies:
- Strong consultative style with demonstrated experience supporting employees and management at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Base salary is determined by several factors that include, but are not limited to, a successful candidate's qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, which include flexible paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance.
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