Senior Director, Global HR Operations and Systems at Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, or related field; advanced degree preferred
15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years leading HR operations in a life sciences or biotech company
Proven leadership in implementing and managing Workday globally as the HR system of record
Experience supporting international operations and designing globally scalable solutions
Strategic thinker with a consultative mindset and strong business acumen

Responsibilities

Partner closely with HR, business, and functional leaders to understand evolving business needs and co-create scalable, people-first solutions
Anticipate future operational requirements and build frameworks that support a high-growth, global organization
Lead the global HR Operations team, ensuring service delivery excellence across regions and functions
Build and optimize global processes across the employee journey
Ensure consistent, compliant, and culturally relevant HR practices in the U.S. and international markets
Establish a robust governance structure for employee data integrity and process adherence
Champion a human-centered approach to employee services and touchpoints that drive engagement and simplicity
Streamline HR service delivery by leveraging automation and integrated technology
Develop global knowledge bases, self-service portals, and process improvements to reduce friction and increase employee satisfaction
Lead the development of real-time dashboards and people analytics tools to monitor and drive key metrics
Translate complex data into actionable insights that enable smarter decision-making for executives and business partners
Advance predictive analytics capabilities and elevate HR’s role as a strategic driver of business outcomes
Build HR operational models and systems that scale with the company’s growth trajectory and evolving workforce needs
Ensure systems and tools are forward-looking, adaptable, and equipped to support a rapidly changing business landscape
Serve as a key Workday leader, ensuring optimization, integrations, and functionality are aligned with future enterprise goals

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

WorkdayHR OperationsHR SystemsHR AnalyticsGlobal HREmployee ExperienceStrategic HRData Insights

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and office requirement for this role?

The position is based in Waltham, MA or Conshohocken, PA, with a requirement of 3 days per week in the office.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires expertise in Workday systems, a consultative business-minded approach to HR, understanding of scaling biotech environments, leadership in global HR operations, and skills in data analytics and people insights.

What is the company culture like for this position?

The company emphasizes innovation, improving patient outcomes, a people-first approach, human-centered employee experience, and shaping culture through data and design in a rapidly growing life sciences environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Director role?

Strong candidates have experience leading global HR operations teams, optimizing processes across the employee journey, delivering data-driven insights, and partnering strategically in high-growth biotech settings.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Develops therapies for neurological disorders

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia Pharmaceuticals develops therapies for neurological disorders, focusing on conditions like Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and Rett syndrome. The company conducts extensive research and clinical trials to create drugs that are safe and effective, seeking approval from regulatory bodies like the FDA before bringing them to market. Acadia differentiates itself by targeting areas with significant unmet medical needs, ensuring that their products address critical health challenges. Their goal is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from these disorders while also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within their operations.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters

1993Year Founded

$813.4MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees