Director, HR Business Partner - Research & Development

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

The Director of HR Business Partner for Research & Development serves as a strategic partner to senior R&D leadership, reporting directly to the VP of HR, Global Commercial and R&D. This role is pivotal in developing and implementing innovative HR strategies that align with and support the overarching R&D objectives and organizational culture within the company. The Director will oversee the HR Business Partner team for R&D globally, ensuring effective support for talent management, organizational design, and employee engagement across the R&D platforms.

This position reports to the VP of HR, Global Commercial and R&D, and serves as the primary HR partner to the R&D Global Leader along with the R&D Leadership Team (RDLT) members, including departmental leadership across various R&D functions. This role requires a strategic thought partner who can navigate organizational complexities while facilitating change and driving value in R&D initiatives.

Remote or hybrid options are possible depending on the location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Strategic Oversight: Lead the development and execution of human capital strategies specifically tailored for R&D, ensuring continuous evaluation of HR initiatives to optimize effectiveness.

- Consultative Leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to the R&D leadership, influencing key strategic and operational decisions on HR-related issues.

- Organizational Assessment: Continuously assess and refine the organizational structure within R&D to enhance performance and align with strategic goals.

- Partnership with R&D Leadership Teams: Collaborate closely with RDLT members, providing guidance on cross-functional matters, organizational design, and leadership strategies for optimal team effectiveness.

- Talent Planning Initiatives: Spearhead talent planning efforts in collaboration with global talent functions, including succession planning, leadership development, and talent assessments tailored for R&D.

- Change Management Leadership: Champion change management initiatives within R&D, supporting leaders in navigating evolving organizational landscapes while promoting a culture of agility and innovation.

- Leadership Effectiveness: Work with RDLT to enhance leadership capabilities and foster a collaborative culture, ensuring leaders embody R&D’s strategic vision in their day-to-day operations.

- Process Optimization: Collaborate with R&D leaders to establish and streamline operational processes, emphasizing resource allocation and prioritization in line with R&D goals.

- Cross-functional Collaboration: Actively engage with cross-functional HR Business Partners to ensure connectedness and cohesive support across Business Units, Regions and Global Functions.

- Executive Coaching: Provide personalized coaching and developmental support to R&D senior leaders, enhancing their leadership effectiveness and organizational impact.

- Culture Reinforcement: Design and implement strategies that promote recognition and align with the desired organizational culture within R&D.

- Impact Measurement: Develop and implement systems for measuring the effectiveness of HR programs within R&D and provide actionable insights on employee engagement and relations issues.

- Team Development: Guide and support the development of two direct reports (Senior HR Manager Global R&D – based in MN and Senior HR Manager – based in Bangalore) to ensure successful execution of HR strategies across R&D.

- Employee Relations: Offer counsel on emp