HR Business Partner (Contract)
Description
Our client is an attractive, well-funded, rapidly growing pre-IPO clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing transformative therapies for patients with significant unmet medical needs. With multiple anticipated milestones and organizational expansion underway, this is an exciting opportunity to join the company at a critical inflection point and play a highly visible role in shaping its people strategy and organizational capability.
The company is seeking a strategic, business-oriented HRBP to partner closely with executive leadership and functional leaders across the organization. This individual will help drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce planning, leadership development, and change management initiatives during a period of meaningful scale and growth.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial biotech environments and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the potential for conversion based on business needs and performance. The organization values individuals who are collaborative, adaptable, solutions-oriented, and excited to help build and evolve processes, infrastructure, and culture within a scaling business.
Location
Princeton, NJ Area
This position is based in the Princeton, New Jersey area and offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams within a highly collaborative and fast-growing biotech environment.
Features
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT:
High Visibility & Impact
As a key member of the HR function, you will work directly with senior leaders and influence critical people and organizational decisions during an exciting growth phase.
Well-Funded Growth Story
Join a financially strong and clinically advancing biotech company with a robust pipeline, multiple anticipated catalysts, and strong long-term growth potential.
Strategic Seat at the Table
Partner closely with executive leadership to shape workforce strategy, organizational design, talent planning, and employee engagement initiatives that directly support business objectives.
Entrepreneurial & Collaborative Culture
The company offers the energy and agility of a scaling biotech environment where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact.
Opportunity to Build & Scale
This is an opportunity to help elevate organizational maturity, strengthen leadership capability, and build scalable people practices during a transformative period for the business.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner to senior leaders and client groups across the organization.
- Partner with leadership teams on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, succession planning, employee engagement, and change management initiatives.
- Help develop and execute people strategies that align with overall business objectives and support organizational growth.
- Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on organizational effectiveness, team dynamics, leadership capability, and performance management.
- Support organizational scaling efforts by helping build and optimize HR programs, processes, and infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence and broader HR leadership to ensure delivery of effective programs and solutions.
- Utilize analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting the business.
- Partner with leadership to drive employee development, retention, and culture initiatives.
- Lead and support change management efforts tied to organizational growth, business transformation, and evolving business needs.
- Help foster a high-performance, collaborative, and values-driven culture.
- Provide thoughtful and practical HR guidance while balancing near-term priorities with long-term organizational objectives.
Qualifications / Requirements
DESIRED BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or HR certification preferred.
- Approximately 10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or broader life sciences industry.
- Strong experience supporting business leaders in areas such as organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, leadership coaching, and organizational transformation.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environments.
- Demonstrated business acumen and ability to influence senior leadership.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Experience supporting scaling organizations and helping build organizational capability is highly preferred.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity within entrepreneurial environments.
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