
Senior HR Business Partner
Neuchâtel, Canton of NeuchâtelOn the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:
- Small Molecules
- Biologics
- Plasma
- Cell and Gene
As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.
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Job Description
About the Role:
We are creating a new HR Business Partner position to support the growth and acceleration of activities at one of our most critical and strategic sites. Join us in our commitment to innovation and excellence, contributing to a vibrant, agile, and matrix-based HR environment where your expertise will drive impactful change.
How You Will Contribute:
Reporting to the HR Site Head, you will:
- Deliver specialized HR support in employee relations, talent management, and compliance with local labor law, while partnering with leaders to enhance organizational capability, structure, and culture.
- Provide expert HR advice aligned with Takeda's Culture and Values, ensuring all activities comply with local regulations, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition for timely and equitable hiring.
- Coach leaders on people management and development, drive talent reviews, and build succession plans, using data-driven insights to improve performance and retention.
- Contribute to rewards and benefits strategies with our Compensation and Benefits team, foster diversity and inclusion, and contribute to global initiatives at the site level.
- Ensure HR compliance, manage business risk, and work with Swiss SECO and local authorities, while leading or participating in HR projects focused on digitalization and simplification.
- Collaborate with regional CoEs and global HR colleagues to deliver best practice HR solutions.
What You Bring to Takeda:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least 10 years of HR experience.
- Proven HRBP experience in an industrial environment, with pharmaceutical industry knowledge.
- Expertise in Swiss Labor Law and practical implementation in a manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency with business scorecards and metrics (PowerBI) and enthusiasm for digitalization.
- Strong analytical skills and a track record of programs that improve business performance.
What Takeda Can Offer You:
At Takeda, we are dedicated to your success both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance, including:
- 28 days of paid leave.
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including sport/fitness contributions and preventive healthcare support.
- Family support with paid leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption.
- Career development opportunities with access to a Learning Catalog and language courses.
- Transportation and eco-benefits, including public transport contributions and incentives for e-biking.
More About Us:
Takeda Neuchâtel is a leading biopharmaceutical production site in Switzerland, employing over 650 professionals from more than twenty nationalities. As a critical and strategic site within our company, we are committed to transforming patient care through innovative pharmaceuticals and support programs. As a certified Global Top Employer, we offer a stimulating and inclusive workplace where you can grow and make a difference.
Join us on our journey to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.
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Create an exceptional people experience.
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Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.
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