Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
Associate Director, Human Resources
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Entrepreneurial Spirit, Rooted in Tradition . Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) in Japan, which touts a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company - one of Japan’s most respected - is a research-driven pharmaceutical company that has tirelessly pursued medical breakthroughs with global reach. MTPC has discovered and produced several first-in-class medicines for serious diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), diabetes mellitus (DM), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and is currently developing medicines in Neurology in Parkinson’s (PD), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), and in high unmet areas in Immunology and Oncology.
MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA’s commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets. In the United States, MTPA launched rare disease treatments including RADICAVA (edaravone) injectables in 2017 and RADICAVA (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022. The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, supply chain, and business development functions. MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness.
The Associate Director, HR is accountable for building and maintaining strong relationships with the clients they support. This role will have responsibility for providing support to Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America (MTPA), with a primary focus in partnering with MTPA Corporate Division function Leaders and employees. Partnering with other members of the HR team and other key internal partners, the HRBP Associate Director will leverage knowledge and best practices to provide guidance and counsel to management team, supporting the building and maintenance of a skilled and motivated workforce capable of and, committed to, delivering their business strategy. With minimal guidance and coaching from the Director, HR, the Associate Director, HR acts as an advisor to assigned management teams by providing advice and guidance on sensitive and often complex HR issues, in the areas of compensation, performance management, learning & development, recruitment, job evaluation, change management and employee issue resolution.
Responsibilities:
Provides strategic direction and ensures the effective execution of all aspects of human resources management, including compensation and benefits, compliance with federal and state employment laws, talent management, training and development, performance management, recruitment, employee retention, and HR data management and reporting metrics.
Consults with business on a broad range of organizational issues of critical importance.
Provides guidance, consultation and interpretation to management as it relates to employee relations, organizational development, legal issues and policies and practices.
Addresses and resolves employee relations issues in addition to conducting formal internal investigations as necessary.
Assesses human resource needs and oversees the refinement and implementation of organization-wide systems and structures.
Responds to staff needs and partners with internal business partners to ensure effective staff are recruited, retained, and developed.
Works closely with organizational leadership and managers to maintain a positive work environment and culture, and helps facilitate the resolution of interpersonal issues.
Fosters a trusting environment that is characterized by transparency, active listening and direct communication.
Collaborates closely with the senior management team to ensure that all Human Resources initiatives are aligned with the strategic direction and goals of the organization.
Partners with other functions of the HR team (talent acquisition, compensation, learning & development, etc.) to meet clients’ business needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 - 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Proven experience in managing complex employee relations matters.
Must have pharmaceutical experience.
Preferred: Experience in a startup organization.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all facets of Human Resources including but not limited to: employee relations, company policy and procedure compliance, HR educational training, performance management, and HR-related processes and systems.
Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively, up to executive levels, with other individuals and groups in a matrix organization.
Advanced MS Office skills.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Our Value Proposition:
Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate. At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.
MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection. In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.
The salary range for this position is $129,000 - $220,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.
This position is eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.
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MTPA is rapidly expanding its operations across all functional areas. MTPA’s commitment to patients and their communities continues with a robust late-stage pipeline of investigational treatments for difficult-to-treat diseases and commercializing products with significant unmet medical needs in North American markets. In the United States, MTPA launched rare disease treatments including RADICAVA (edaravone) injectables in 2017 and RADICAVA (edaravone) oral suspension in 2022. The company handles research, clinical development, sales, marketing, medical affairs, supply chain, and business development functions. MTPA is dedicated to improving the treatment environment for those with debilitating diseases, researching on real-world evidence, and creating hope for all facing illness.
The Associate Director, HR is accountable for building and maintaining strong relationships with the clients they support. This role will have responsibility for providing support to Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America (MTPA), with a primary focus in partnering with MTPA Corporate Division function Leaders and employees. Partnering with other members of the HR team and other key internal partners, the HRBP Associate Director will leverage knowledge and best practices to provide guidance and counsel to management team, supporting the building and maintenance of a skilled and motivated workforce capable of and, committed to, delivering their business strategy. With minimal guidance and coaching from the Director, HR, the Associate Director, HR acts as an advisor to assigned management teams by providing advice and guidance on sensitive and often complex HR issues, in the areas of compensation, performance management, learning & development, recruitment, job evaluation, change management and employee issue resolution.
Responsibilities:
Provides strategic direction and ensures the effective execution of all aspects of human resources management, including compensation and benefits, compliance with federal and state employment laws, talent management, training and development, performance management, recruitment, employee retention, and HR data management and reporting metrics.
Consults with business on a broad range of organizational issues of critical importance.
Provides guidance, consultation and interpretation to management as it relates to employee relations, organizational development, legal issues and policies and practices.
Addresses and resolves employee relations issues in addition to conducting formal internal investigations as necessary.
Assesses human resource needs and oversees the refinement and implementation of organization-wide systems and structures.
Responds to staff needs and partners with internal business partners to ensure effective staff are recruited, retained, and developed.
Works closely with organizational leadership and managers to maintain a positive work environment and culture, and helps facilitate the resolution of interpersonal issues.
Fosters a trusting environment that is characterized by transparency, active listening and direct communication.
Collaborates closely with the senior management team to ensure that all Human Resources initiatives are aligned with the strategic direction and goals of the organization.
Partners with other functions of the HR team (talent acquisition, compensation, learning & development, etc.) to meet clients’ business needs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 - 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Proven experience in managing complex employee relations matters.
Must have pharmaceutical experience.
Preferred: Experience in a startup organization.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all facets of Human Resources including but not limited to: employee relations, company policy and procedure compliance, HR educational training, performance management, and HR-related processes and systems.
Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively, up to executive levels, with other individuals and groups in a matrix organization.
Advanced MS Office skills.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Our Value Proposition:
Enjoy the fast-moving, entrepreneurial spirit more typically found in a small biotech, complemented by the benefits of a global pharmaceutical/chemical conglomerate. At this time, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America offers our employees unparalleled opportunities for career success coupled with a supportive level of employee benefits.
MTP provides a competitive benefits package inclusive of Medical and Dental health benefits, short-term and long-term disability plans, Company Paid and Supplemental Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection. In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy based on tenure, commencing with 24 PTO days, pro-rated based on hire date.
The salary range for this position is $129,000 - $220,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
This position is eligible to participate in our annual Short-Term Incentive (STI) program. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.
This position is eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program. Specific information about the plan including eligibility rules and target, will be furnished upon hire.
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