Kardigan

Kardigan

Sr. Director, People and Culture Business Partner - Contract to Hire

Princeton, New Jersey · Director

Sponsorship not specified$241k-$314kDetected 11 days ago
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About the role

  • We believe in being authentic -leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted.
  • With an eagerness to learn, we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds.
  • These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.

Responsibilities

  • Director, People & Culture Business Partner
  • Serve as the People & Culture Business Partner for Kardigan's Princeton location, ensuring alignment with company-wide People & Culture strategies and values.
  • Act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders across Development, Technical Operations, and other functions, providing guidance on organizational design, talent strategy, and change management.
  • Lead partner with P&C site leader on workforce planning efforts, including headcount forecasting, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
  • Drive initiatives that support employee engagement, performance management, and leadership development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of People & Culture programs and policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive HR experience, within Biotech/Pharma with at least 5 years in a strategic business partner role supporting senior leadership.
  • Proven experience in workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational development.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
  • Passion for building inclusive, mission-driven cultures that prioritize patients and people.

Compensation

  • $241,000 - $314,000 USD

Benefits

  • Champion Kardigan's values and culture, fostering an environment of authenticity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Partner with People & Culture centers of excellence including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and Learning & Development to support Kardigan's growth and employee experience.

Company info

  • Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world.
  • It is Kardigan's mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve.
  • Led by Tassos Gianakakos, Jay Edelberg, M.D., Ph.D., and Bob McDowell, Ph.D., Kardigan's co-founders have reunited after leading MyoKardia to discover and develop mavacamten, the first cardiac myosin inhibitor, resulting in an acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020.
  • We have a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, a pipeline of late-stage candidates, and an industry-leading team that is driven to improve the lives of patients.
  • At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals.
  • Driven by patients and their families, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else.
  • We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit.
  • Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us.
  • We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.
  • Job Title: Sr.
  • Reports To: VP, People & Culture
  • Job Overview
  • Kardigan is seeking an experienced and strategic Sr.
  • Director, People & Culture Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across multiple functions and lead People & Culture initiatives at our Princeton, NJ site.
  • This role will be instrumental in shaping and executing workforce strategies that align with Kardigan's mission and values, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide coaching and counsel to leaders and managers on team dynamics, employee relations, performance, and development.
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