HR Business Partner

Join Ipsen as a strategic HR Business Partner and shape the future of work and impact on society.

At Ipsen, we are united by a simple but powerful purpose: creating real impact for patients and society.

Our HR team plays a central role in making that impact possible—by enabling empowered people, inclusive teams, and a culture where everyone can thrive.

We are now looking for a dynamic, strategic, and human centred HR Business Partner to join our London hub and support several key global divisions (Technical Operations, R&D, Global Medical, Corporate Functions).

If you’re passionate about driving transformation, partnering with senior leaders, and shaping a future‑ready workforce, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

At Ipsen, you’ll join a collaborative HR community committed to high performance, inclusion, and innovation.

• A purpose‑led culture driven by our Ipsen Ways of Being
• True partnership with business leaders, influencing strategy and organisational development
• A global HR network that encourages learning, growth, and cross‑functional collaboration
• The freedom to innovate, challenge the status quo, and shape impactful people strategies
• A human, supportive environment where your expertise and voice matter

• Partner with senior leaders to translate business objectives into actionable people plans
• Shape a high-performance, inclusive culture that aligns with Ipsen’s Ways of Being
• Drive organisational development priorities, capability building, and cultural evolution

• Guide performance, career development, and succession planning conversations
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Reward to hire, grow, and retain top talent
• Lead talent and engagement initiatives that elevate employee experience and connection

• Support org design, workforce planning, and change projects with clarity and empathy
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and champion HR best practices
• Use data insights to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and accelerate impact

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and leadership development
• Partner across HR Centers of Expertise to deliver high‑quality, future‑focused solutions
• Optimize processes, systems, and ways of working to support excellence across HR

We’re looking for someone who embodies strategic thinking, social agility, and execution excellence. You will bring:

• Experience operating within a global, matrixed organisation
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
• Confidence navigating complexity, ambiguity, and organisational change
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Analytical capability and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making
• A mindset rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and purposeful impact
• CIPD qualifications (or equivalent) are beneficial but not essential.

Ready to create real impact? If you’re energized by influencing business outcomes, supporting leaders, and shaping the employee experience in a purpose‑driven global environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape a future where every employee can make meaningful impact—every day.