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Executive Search Partner | Building the Future of Life Sciences and Animal Health, One Hire at a Time Senior Director, Talent Development & Employee Engagement
Overview The Senior Director, Talent Development & Employee Engagement is responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategies that enhance employee engagement, learning, performance, recognition, and well‑being. This role plays a key part in building a high‑performance culture, supporting organizational growth, and developing future leaders.
Partnering closely with senior leadership, HR, and cross‑functional stakeholders, this position designs and delivers impactful people initiatives that elevate the employee experience and align talent strategies with business objectives. The role also oversees People & Performance communications to ensure clear, consistent messaging across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the talent development and employee engagement teams
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on learning, engagement, and talent priorities
Partner with HR and business leaders to design and implement organizational learning and change initiatives
Manage external vendors and partners to ensure quality outcomes and strong ROI
Use data and insights to identify trends and continuously improve talent and engagement programs
Support organizational transformation initiatives in a fast‑paced, growing environment
Learning & Development
Define and execute a scalable learning and development strategy aligned with business goals
Oversee professional, management, career, and leadership development programs
Deliver blended learning solutions including instructor‑led training, digital learning, coaching, mentoring, and assessments
Facilitate engaging training sessions for employees at all levels
Assess enterprise learning needs and prioritize training initiatives
Lead development programs for high‑potential employees and emerging leaders
Engagement, Wellness & Communications
Own the employee engagement strategy, including onboarding, pulse, annual, and exit surveys
Analyze engagement data and share insights with leadership and key stakeholders
Partner with business leaders to design response plans based on employee feedback
Develop and execute People & Performance communication strategies
Collaborate with Corporate Communications to reinforce company culture and values
Lead employee recognition programs, including peer‑to‑peer recognition
Plan and execute company‑wide engagement initiatives and employee events
Oversee event planning, vendor coordination, and post‑event evaluation
Lead the company’s wellness strategy and ensure effective use of wellness budgets
Develop programs supporting mental, physical, financial, and cultural well‑being
Talent Management
Lead the performance management framework, including goal setting, check‑ins, feedback, and annual reviews
Drive the annual talent review and succession planning process
Create career path frameworks that support employee growth and internal mobility
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred)
12+ years of relevant corporate experience (biotech or pharmaceutical experience preferred)
5+ years of progressive leadership experience leading talent development teams and enterprise initiatives
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Executive Search Partner | Building the Future of Life Sciences and Animal Health, One Hire at a Time Senior Director, Talent Development & Employee Engagement
Overview The Senior Director, Talent Development & Employee Engagement is responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategies that enhance employee engagement, learning, performance, recognition, and well‑being. This role plays a key part in building a high‑performance culture, supporting organizational growth, and developing future leaders.
Partnering closely with senior leadership, HR, and cross‑functional stakeholders, this position designs and delivers impactful people initiatives that elevate the employee experience and align talent strategies with business objectives. The role also oversees People & Performance communications to ensure clear, consistent messaging across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the talent development and employee engagement teams
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on learning, engagement, and talent priorities
Partner with HR and business leaders to design and implement organizational learning and change initiatives
Manage external vendors and partners to ensure quality outcomes and strong ROI
Use data and insights to identify trends and continuously improve talent and engagement programs
Support organizational transformation initiatives in a fast‑paced, growing environment
Learning & Development
Define and execute a scalable learning and development strategy aligned with business goals
Oversee professional, management, career, and leadership development programs
Deliver blended learning solutions including instructor‑led training, digital learning, coaching, mentoring, and assessments
Facilitate engaging training sessions for employees at all levels
Assess enterprise learning needs and prioritize training initiatives
Lead development programs for high‑potential employees and emerging leaders
Engagement, Wellness & Communications
Own the employee engagement strategy, including onboarding, pulse, annual, and exit surveys
Analyze engagement data and share insights with leadership and key stakeholders
Partner with business leaders to design response plans based on employee feedback
Develop and execute People & Performance communication strategies
Collaborate with Corporate Communications to reinforce company culture and values
Lead employee recognition programs, including peer‑to‑peer recognition
Plan and execute company‑wide engagement initiatives and employee events
Oversee event planning, vendor coordination, and post‑event evaluation
Lead the company’s wellness strategy and ensure effective use of wellness budgets
Develop programs supporting mental, physical, financial, and cultural well‑being
Talent Management
Lead the performance management framework, including goal setting, check‑ins, feedback, and annual reviews
Drive the annual talent review and succession planning process
Create career path frameworks that support employee growth and internal mobility
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred)
12+ years of relevant corporate experience (biotech or pharmaceutical experience preferred)
5+ years of progressive leadership experience leading talent development teams and enterprise initiatives
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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