VP, HR R&D & Global Franchise

Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. 

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus in Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubling our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people capabilities. 

But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide, and expand our reach across diverse markets. 

To strengthen our HR Leadership team we are currently looking for a HRVP R&D and global Franchise

Scope of the role

The role is a key member of the Corporate Global HR leadership team as well as a member of the Development team, the Quality/Reg/Safety team and the two new Strategic Franchise teams.   The HR leader will drive the evolution of these organization in terms of talent, org design and leadership capability.  The role will report to the CHRO

Key Job Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic HR leader to oversee the human resources functions for the newly created Development team, the Quality/Reg/Safety team and the two new Strategic Franchise teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving HR initiatives, supporting organizational design and change management initiatives.  The role is responsible for ensuring alignment of HR strategies with the business goals of each department. This role requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of each department and the ability to provide strategic HR leadership specifically in the area of R&D in the pharmaceutical industry.  The role will support 4 Alfasigma Executive leaders

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the business objectives of the stakeholders
• Partner with senior leadership to identify HR priorities and develop solutions that support business growth and innovation.
• Drive talent management initiatives, including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning as per global talent agenda.

Talent Acquisition and Management

• Oversee the recruitment process in close collaboration with TAC function to attract and retain top talent for stakeholders. 
• Execute and embed effective onboarding programs to integrate new hires into the organization in line with corporate standard.
• Implement performance management systems to evaluate and improve employee performance.
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Employee Engagement and Development

• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages employee engagement and retention.
• Implement and embed development programs to enhance employee skills and career growth in line with agreed focus areas with leadership team.
• Support employee survey actions to improve Esat and Engagement

HR Operations and Compliance:

• Ensure and oversee that operations across the workforce footprint is working properly.  You will need to engage with the teams and COE’s spread around the globe to implement any portfolio related HR actions.  The role will need to lead and manage thru influence of the HR teams in the countries.

Organizational Development:

• Lead organizational change initiatives and support departments in managing change effectively.
• Work with department heads to identify and address organizational development needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve organizational culture and effectiveness.

Who are you ?

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10-15 years of HR experience as HRBP for business or function, or sr. HRBP in R&D, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven experience in supporting strategic and innovation functions such as: R&D, Business Development, and Global Product Marketing functions.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience with organizational design and change management in large R&D organizations.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving and design thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships and communities and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep understanding of HR best practices and labor laws.

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Mental agility:  Able to deal with uncertainty, ambiguity and many priorities, both strategic and operational points of view. Able to present to CEO and establish credibility with multiple executive team members.
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Why Join Alfasigma? : 

• At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success. 
  We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development. 
• Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress. 

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.