Biogen
Organizational Effectiveness Partner
Biogen, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Job Description
About This Role
Reporting to the Head of Talent and Employee Experience, the Organization Effectiveness (OE) Partner is responsible for driving enterprise-wide talent initiatives. Partnering with senior management, the HR Business Partner community, enterprise learning & development, and DE&I/People Relations teams, this role provides organizational development (OD) consulting, career development, team effectiveness, and talent management solutions to increase the overall effectiveness of the organization and its ability to anticipate and navigate talent challenges. In addition to leading enterprise-wide initiatives, this role will be deployed to tackle key functional and cross-functional challenges as needed in support of the business partner community. This role will sit on the Talent and Employee Experience Leadership Team.
This is a Cambridge, MA Hybrid based role.
What You'll Do
Develop and implement tools to be leveraged by the HR Business Partner and/or HR COE community Provide consultation to HR Business Partners on complex organizational changes or challenges, offering recommendations re: tools or approach Work directly with the executive team and respective HR leadership team to improve effectiveness and efficiency around alignment, direction setting, decision making and communication across functions and regions Drive transformation of Biogen's culture through change management processes and tools resulting in a better aligned culture to meet Biogen's current business challenges Leverage analytics to understand solution success and inform future delivery Design a holistic workforce strategy and plan to drive objectives and desired outcomes of the business short-term, mid-term, and long-term Build solutions that are both fit for purpose, and scalable or able to be used by multiple functions (leveraging existing interventions, partnering with the Center to build broader solutions) Support the design of field-ready items, and assure strong after-action reviews aligned with continuous improvement objectives Partner with the HR Business Partner, or appropriate colleague, to ensure people processes are implemented consistently across the company, and are achieving their desired intent Facilitate and lead with the business key organizational redesign and restructuring efforts; ensuring a whole systems approach is taken to enable and sustain the change effort Contribute to the design, development and promotion of leadership development programs, processes, systems and tools and implement these on a local level. Programs, processes, systems and tools include: Drive end to end talent management approach and philosophy (e.g. succession planning) Performance planning and assessment Work closely with executives to identify and support high potential talent and support developing individual development plans for high potential talent Consult and collaborate with HR Business Partners, colleagues in OE, and key senior managers to ensure leadership capability is in place to allow functions/units to meet their critical business needs and attain their objectives Be accountable for building a concrete understanding of Biogen’s stance and efforts around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as well as integrate DE&I strategies into the talent lifecycle (e.g. talent management, hiring, compensation) Actively participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, such as Employee Resource Groups programming, to reinforce HR’s commitment to an inclusive, engaging environment Qualifications Who You Are The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of experience with a combination of strategy and organization design expertise, including, but not limited to experience working as an HR Business Partner. You are agile, self-motivated, self-confident professional with high emotional intelligence who is comfortable operating with moderate direction, and who thrives in a fluid and dynamic environment as a leader influencing change and transformation. Education: An undergraduate degree in a related field is required
Specific qualities and experience for the position include:
Ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse “customer” base, including senior managers, HR Business Partners, etc. Results-oriented approach with a commitment to quality and performance, and track record of driving impact and change within a complex, matrixed organization Prior business/ line management and/or business consulting experience helpful but not required Proven ability to achieve results by working with a global team, including an ability to balance the need for global consistency with local nuances Business maturity and interpersonal “savvy” to work with both senior managers and line employees Experience working on employer of choice and/or inclusion initiatives considered a plus A ‘One HR’ mindset, dedicated to continuous improvement and transparent feedback Why Biogen? We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.
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to learn more about our DE&I efforts. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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What You'll Do
Develop and implement tools to be leveraged by the HR Business Partner and/or HR COE community Provide consultation to HR Business Partners on complex organizational changes or challenges, offering recommendations re: tools or approach Work directly with the executive team and respective HR leadership team to improve effectiveness and efficiency around alignment, direction setting, decision making and communication across functions and regions Drive transformation of Biogen's culture through change management processes and tools resulting in a better aligned culture to meet Biogen's current business challenges Leverage analytics to understand solution success and inform future delivery Design a holistic workforce strategy and plan to drive objectives and desired outcomes of the business short-term, mid-term, and long-term Build solutions that are both fit for purpose, and scalable or able to be used by multiple functions (leveraging existing interventions, partnering with the Center to build broader solutions) Support the design of field-ready items, and assure strong after-action reviews aligned with continuous improvement objectives Partner with the HR Business Partner, or appropriate colleague, to ensure people processes are implemented consistently across the company, and are achieving their desired intent Facilitate and lead with the business key organizational redesign and restructuring efforts; ensuring a whole systems approach is taken to enable and sustain the change effort Contribute to the design, development and promotion of leadership development programs, processes, systems and tools and implement these on a local level. Programs, processes, systems and tools include: Drive end to end talent management approach and philosophy (e.g. succession planning) Performance planning and assessment Work closely with executives to identify and support high potential talent and support developing individual development plans for high potential talent Consult and collaborate with HR Business Partners, colleagues in OE, and key senior managers to ensure leadership capability is in place to allow functions/units to meet their critical business needs and attain their objectives Be accountable for building a concrete understanding of Biogen’s stance and efforts around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as well as integrate DE&I strategies into the talent lifecycle (e.g. talent management, hiring, compensation) Actively participate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, such as Employee Resource Groups programming, to reinforce HR’s commitment to an inclusive, engaging environment Qualifications Who You Are The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of experience with a combination of strategy and organization design expertise, including, but not limited to experience working as an HR Business Partner. You are agile, self-motivated, self-confident professional with high emotional intelligence who is comfortable operating with moderate direction, and who thrives in a fluid and dynamic environment as a leader influencing change and transformation. Education: An undergraduate degree in a related field is required
Specific qualities and experience for the position include:
Ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse “customer” base, including senior managers, HR Business Partners, etc. Results-oriented approach with a commitment to quality and performance, and track record of driving impact and change within a complex, matrixed organization Prior business/ line management and/or business consulting experience helpful but not required Proven ability to achieve results by working with a global team, including an ability to balance the need for global consistency with local nuances Business maturity and interpersonal “savvy” to work with both senior managers and line employees Experience working on employer of choice and/or inclusion initiatives considered a plus A ‘One HR’ mindset, dedicated to continuous improvement and transparent feedback Why Biogen? We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.
Read on
to learn more about our DE&I efforts. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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