Executive Director, People Business Partnership

Location: San Diego, CA

Compensation: $261,000 – $326,300 annually

Responsibilities: Lead and develop the People Business Partner team, ensuring high-quality support to leaders. Translate the organization's strategy into workforce and talent implications. Advise on organization effectiveness, workforce planning, and significant change initiatives. Guide People Business Partners in creating people plans aligned with business priorities. Partner with leaders to identify necessary capabilities and structures for growth. Build a forward-looking workforce planning approach for critical capabilities. Strengthen leadership effectiveness through coaching and organizational insights.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.15+ years of progressive experience in People & Performance or HR leadership, including 8+ years leading teams. Proven experience advising executive leaders in regulated environments such as biotechnology or healthcare. Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into workforce and organizational priorities. Demonstrated success in organization design, workforce planning, and large-scale change initiatives. Exceptional communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to support geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits: Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity packages. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employer-paid life, disability, and business travel coverage.401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match up to 5%.Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year price lock-in.15+ vacation days and 13-15 paid holidays. Paid parental leave and tuition assistance. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.