Associate Director, Human Resources

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value.

The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules.

Job Summary (Primary function) 

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Global Technical Operations acts as a strategic partner to Technical Operations leadership, driving HR initiatives that enable business performance. This role focuses on workforce planning, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement across global development & manufacturing as well as supply chain operations.

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)

• Partner closely with Technical Operations leadership to align HR strategy with operational goals, drive workforce planning, and support organizational effectiveness.
• Facilitates salary forecast/performance management process for client groups (merit increase, bonus, and stock option recommendations; performance review submission/review/approval). Effectively handles and resolves employee relations and performance issues, ensuring a fair and inclusive approach for all employees.
• Coordinates the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of candidates. Ensures compliance to EEOC requirements (e.g. requisition approval, sourcing, interviews, and offer
• Lead workforce planning and talent management initiatives for Global Technical Operations functions.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development for critical roles.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and HR policies across multiple geographies, with a strong understanding of regional requirements.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within technical operations.
• Complies with human resource legal mandates, such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) on compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, engagement, and cultural transformation.
• Act as a source of feedback for managers regarding trends in employee concerns/issues and provide recommendations.
• Drive safety culture and compliance
• Contribute to HR digitalization and process harmonization projects globally.

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of HR experience, including at least 3-5 years as HRBP in manufacturing, technical operations, supply chain, biotech, pharma, or industrial company.
• Proven experience in global or multi-country environments, with the ability to support and influence stakeholders across different geographies.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements, including union environments and collective bargaining (if relevant).
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, matrixed, and culturally diverse organizations.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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