Beam Therapeutics
Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Cambridge, MA · Director · Full-time
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About the role
- Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines.
- To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities.
- This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a hands-on, strategic partner to the business while designing and implementing HR strategy including people policies and programs.
- Lead HR strategy for large, complex business areas to build and support Beam's culture and short and long-term business goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with other HR Business Partners and HR colleagues & business leaders to develop and implement programs and policies aligned to Beam's culture and values that attract, engage, retain and develop team members.
- Partner closely with the broader business operations teams internally (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations, Communications, etc.) to ensure our programs, processes, and systems align with our business goals and manage risk appropriately.
- Seek out and analyze trends and metrics in collaboration with the broader HR team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
- Lead cross-functional HR initiatives & projects.
- This role works closely with business leaders to assess organizational needs, coach and influence decision-making, and implement strategies that support the company's growth and evolving business objectives.
- The Senior Director will partner with leaders and employees to drive effective organizational outcomes, manage complex employee matters, support change management initiatives, and enhance workforce effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Typically 15+ years of experience with 10+ years of Human Resources experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience supporting complex organizations, such as Commercial.
- Proven ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced commercial stage environment.
- Critical thinking skills with the ability to research and analyze data drawn from multiple sources to make effective recommendations.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
- Exemplary communication ability, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate and influence across all levels of the organization.
- Experience in managing complex employee relations.
- Consistently embody and role model Beam's company values & leadership behaviors.
- Proven ability to develop high levels of credibility and strong relationships with internal and external partners and vendors.
- Willingness to proactively identify issues and opportunities in the business and make the appropriate recommendations, and/or take appropriate action to get things done.
- High energy level, enthusiastic, positive, upbeat, "can-do" attitude and a sense of humor.
- Effective coaching skills to develop senior leaders and improve business performance.
- Demonstrate strong tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- A highly effective listener and problem solver.
Compensation
- The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits
- Build leadership capability through cultivating a culture of feedback & learning, development planning and overall talent growth and development.
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