Director, Talent Development and Employee Engagement

Director, Talent Development and Employee Engagement  

Wilmington, DE

Human Resources

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office

Applicants from other AZ sites will also be considered with the expectation of relocation to Wilmington.

Human Resources at AstraZeneca is a fast-paced, creative and purposeful environment where bold, innovative thinking is encouraged. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we need top talent whose curiosity, learning-agility and strong values orientation results in the delivery of high quality, impactful outcomes that accelerate our people and business success!

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering talent strategies that strengthen organizational capability, enhance employee engagement, and support business performance. The role reports into the Vice President of HR, US Biopharmaceutical Business Unit (US BBU) and partners closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Centers of Excellence to drive initiatives across talent planning, succession, leadership development, employee listening, culture, and engagement. In this role you will combine strategic thinking with strong execution, using data, insight, and stakeholder partnership to build an inclusive, high-performing employee experience aligned with business priorities. 

What you'll do

• Implement talent strategies that align with business goals, workforce plans, and organizational priorities across the US commercial organization. 

• Support delivery of talent review processes, succession planning discussions, and assessment of organizational capability to identify key talent, critical roles, and development priorities. 

• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify development needs and support solutions that strengthen leadership capability and team effectiveness. 

• Analyze employee feedback, pulse survey data, retention data, and other workforce metrics to identify themes, risks, and opportunities, and translate insights into practical action plans. 

• Translate and pull through enterprise-wide HR and people priorities into the US commercial business unit, ensuring strategies, programs, and initiatives are aligned with broader organizational direction while meeting local business needs. 

• Support initiatives that develop an inclusive, values-based culture where employees feel connected, motivated, and able to perform at their best. 

• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to support change initiatives, organizational transitions, and interventions that maintain engagement and business continuity. 

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with meaningful experience in talent management,  succession planning, employee engagement, organizational development, or related areas. 

• Experience supporting a commercial, sales, or similarly fast-paced business environment. 

• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce and engagement data to inform recommendations. 

• Proven ability to influence leaders and work effectively across a matrixed organization. 

• Strong project management, facilitation, and communication skills. 

• Knowledge of HR practices, employment considerations, and organizational effectiveness principles in a US business environment. 

Desirable for the role 

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, or broader life sciences industry. 

• Master’s degree in HR,  Business, Organizational Development, or a related discipline. 

• Experience working in a US commercial field-based organization.