Senior Director Talent Management

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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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