Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients. 

Reporting to the Head of HR, North America, who also has responsibility for HRBP of the Chief Operations Officer, the Senior Director/HRBP will be an integral part of leading transformational change as argenx continues to grow and expand. They will drive business success through the implementation of a defined people strategy, and implementation of all global HR initiatives and projects.  They will be partnering with the business for relevant global client groups including Development within the US, BIS/IT and Corporate Communications, while working within a multi-functional HR team and being a part of the broader global HR organization. This person will also partner closely with the Global Talent Team playing a critical role within the overall HR organization helping to build, deliver, and continuously improve all change management, organizational design and transformation initiatives across their relevant client groups and the broader North American region.  

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Actively consult, facilitate and provide solutions to business leaders related to talent, change management, organizational design and transformation initiatives 

• Develop and implement general employee experience strategies, policies, processes, and programs across the business to “Build the Company We Want to Work For” and maximize team and individual potential 

• Partner with the business to identify, assess, select, reward, and develop talent 

• Bring relevant, impactful and innovative HR solutions to the business 

• Drive high quality levels in all HR operations, ensuring consistency and accuracy of processes, data, and systems 

• Advise on and influence the nature of HR programs, processes, policies, and service delivery based on the business environment / strategy 

• Advise and bring best practices to the design and implementation of workforce and talent initiatives in conjunction with global HR colleagues and ensure alignment and support of business strategy and goals 

• Identify business needs, diagnose issues, and help lead organizational change initiatives 

• Participate in global, multi-functional projects or task teams 

• Act as a resource to managers and employees on employee relations i