KMK HR Solutions
Human Resouprces Director
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HR Director
Location: London
Sector: Healthcare Communications & Life Sciences
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Director to join a highly respected, international life sciences communications consultancy. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for driving the people agenda, supporting business growth, and fostering a high-performance culture across a dynamic and fast-paced organisation.
We are seeking a commercially minded HR leader with a strong background in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or wider life sciences sector, who understands the unique challenges of attracting, developing, and retaining talent within a specialist scientific environment.
The Role
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the HR Director will:
- Develop and execute the global people strategy aligned with business objectives
- Partner with senior leaders to support organisational growth and transformation
- Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
- Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and diversity, equity and inclusion programmes
- Oversee performance management, compensation, and reward frameworks
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice
- Lead and develop the HR function, delivering a first-class employee experience
- Support international teams across multiple regions and jurisdictions
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Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant senior HR leadership experience, ideally at HR Director or Head of HR level
- Previous experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industry
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence executive stakeholders
- Proven expertise in organisational development and change management
- Experience supporting international or multi-country teams
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, strategic approach combined with hands-on operational capability
- CIPD qualification or equivalent preferred
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Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join an innovative and growing life sciences business at a pivotal stage of its development. You will play a key role in shaping culture, developing talent, and supporting ambitious growth plans while working alongside a passionate and highly accomplished leadership team.
To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply with your CV or contact us directly for further information.
Reference: HRD-LS-0826
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