Head of Global Talent Management & Development (Director / Sr Director)

Do you want to be part of an organisation that is not only at the fore-front of next-generation technology, but that is also driven by purpose with patients at the heart of every decision?

Our AI SaaS Cloud Platform enables smarter, more data-driven ways to make decisions in healthcare, radically improving thoe outcomes for Cancer & Rare Disease patients globally.

We spend our time enabling healthcare professionals, and now we're looking for someone to enable and support our most critical asset - Our People!

As we move through organisational maturity from start-up and scale-up, we are looking for a Head of Global Talent Management. This newly created role reports directly to our Chief People Officer, driving our agenda on Learning, Talent & Leadership Development, Engagement and Organisational Performance.

As part of a global organisation, this role can be based in our Boston US, Bidart France or Lausanne Switzerland corporate offices.

NB: English is our primary business language, and all applications/CV should please be in English for successful review.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide equal access to medical insights, knowledge, and capabilities by democratizing data-driven medicine.

Combining deep expertise in life sciences and mathematical modelling, we bring to market data analytics solutions to support healthcare professionals in better diagnosing and treating patients, and to allow Pharma to make more informed decisions. We are unlocking data silos and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to draw insights from complex data sets to improve diagnosis, treatment, analysis, and drug development.

Your Mission

As our new Head of Global Talent Management, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering integrated Talent Management programs and strategies that drive employee engagement and organizational performance. This role oversees the implementation and delivery of the SOPHiA’s global Talent Management philosophy. It plays a key role in on-boarding, developing, and retaining people.

Your Responsibilities

Identifying organization’s needs in working with the HR BPs and business leaders to create and implement an efficient Talent Management strategy to achieve people and business objectives.

Define, lead, and implement programs and initiatives in all core areas of Talent Management, which includes onboarding and training, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and career development.

Recommend strategies to address gaps, using organizational development tools to support employee engagement and retention objectives.

Lead, develop and implement organizational development strategies, by providing thought leadership and innovation, that enable the organization to become more efficient.

Design, develop and deploy innovative and high impact talent management programs and to improve the strength of leadership talent at regional and global levels.

Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, including Corporate and Commercial Talent Development experts.

Requirements

Your Background

Track record of leading the implementation of Talent Management and other strategic HR initiatives

Direct working exposure to leading Learning, Talent Development and Employee Engagement programmes

Previous generalist experience as a commercially focused HRBP would be beneficial.

Minimum 7 years experience in Human Resources, with time spent in a CoE environment in Talent Management.

Demonstrated ability to identify talent development needs and gain commitment from key stakeholders.

Exposure to working in an international or global organisation with knowledge of multiple international cultures

You will demonstrate an ability to balance the varied and complex needs of the business and People Management teams, with proven

As we continue to scale-up and drive organisation maturity a solutions-focused mindset where you are not afraid to roll up your sleeves is absolutely critical.

Benefits

You will be joining an organisation with the patient at the heart of every decision and action, driven by purpose.

Business recognition and accolades include:

World's most innovative companies (Top 10)

World's smartest companies (Top 50)

Top 10 European Tech Startup

Top 10 European biotechs startup to watch

Top 25 US East-Coast Biotech to watch

We’re working in an office-first hybrid environment, and would expect this person to be at the local site three days PW. This is not a remote hire, but for suitably qualified candidates, there is the possibility of relocation assistance.

The environment:

A flexible, friendly and international working environment with a collaborative atmosphere

An exciting company mission that brings together science and technology to directly impact the lives of patients with life threatening illness.

A fast-growing company with plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development

A hard technical challenge to solve with exciting modern technology - cloud computing, Big Data, DevOps, machine learning

The Process

Apply now with your CV and any supporting information. For further information, contact our Senior Talent Acquisition Lead for Executive Recruitment.

Suitably qualified candidates will be invited through an interview and screening process where you will speak with members of our Talent Acquisition Team, the hiring leader alongside key colleagues and stakeholder from across the business.

Location: Bidart, Nouvelle-Aquitane, France; Boston MA, USA; Rolle/St Sulpice, Vaud Switzerland.

Start: ASAP

Contract type: Permanent