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Role Summary
The Senior Human Resources Director will serve as a strategic HR leader supporting global business units within Global Clinical Development (GCD), R&D Solutions. Based in Europe, this role partners closely with senior executives on the GCD leadership team based globally, to drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, culture, and change leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary HR Business Partner to Global BU leadership team members advising on organization design, workforce planning, talent, and culture.
- Align HR strategy with global business priorities in partnership with the GCD Global HR Lead.
- Use HR analytics and workforce insights to support data driven decisions.
- Collaborate with global HR COEs (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Leadership & Talent Development, HR Ops) to deploy scalable HR solutions.
- Drive leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
- Lead reorganizations, M&A integrations, and workforce transitions.
- Ensure adherence to local labor legislation while aligning with global standards.
- Support leaders through change with clear communication and people first execution.
- Oversee implementation of HR policies, compliance programs, and audit readiness.
- Ensure timely HR reporting and insights to senior management.
- Contribute to HR budgeting and identify opportunities to streamline HR processes.
- Operate as a trusted advisor with strong influencing capability in a global, matrixed organization.
- Collaborate with HR peers across R&D Solutions to ensure alignment of priorities and execution.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent HR certification.
- 10+ years of HR generalist/specialist experience supporting senior leadership in complex, matrixed global organizations.
- Preferred background in life sciences, CRO, technology, or consulting environments.
- Expertise in organization design, leadership development, talent management, and engagement.
- Demonstrated success leading change initiatives (reorgs, integrations, scaling transitions).
- Strong knowledge of European labor legislation and multi country HR environments.
- Exceptional judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
About IQVIA
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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