Director, HR Business Partner (Contract)

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Director, HR Business Partner (Contract)

Reporting to : VP, People

Do you have the passion and commitment to join a team whose mission is to develop treatments that have a clear and profound impact on people with rare diseases?

Does it excite you to be a part of a company developing potential new treatments that could dramatically improve the lives of people with limited to no treatment options?

Named one of the Top Places to Work by The Boston Globe , X4 is an exceptional place, focused on open communication and collaboration and dedicated to each other, our partners, and the medical community.

With the April 2024 U.S. approval of our first drug XOLREMDI (mavorixafor), we have made great progress in advancing our patient-centric mission and in evolving the company into a fully integrated pharmaceutical company.

But there is so much left to do! We are continuing to explore global opportunities for mavorixafor in its first indication, while also advancing mavorixafor for people with chronic neutropenia through an ongoing pivotal, global Phase 3 clinical trial.

In addition, our research team in Vienna, Austria is focusing on new drug discovery and examining the genetic causes of chronic neutropenic disorders.

We recognize that developing innovative, new medicines is challenging, but we embrace this challenge to truly make progress for patients each day.

If you feel you would be a good fit for X4, we invite you to share with us your aspirations and career goals.

At X4 you will find

• A team that values grit and passion of innovative science.
• The opportunity to leverage your knowledge of Human Resources to support our innovative science and allow you to have a major impact on our mission to support our patients.
• A collegial environment with a team-based approach, where our mission drives our values, behaviors, and creativity.

Your Responsibilities :

People Partnering : Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders in research, medical, commercial, and G&A functions, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.

Strengthen company culture within each department.

• Talent Management : Lead organizational talent development and retention initiatives, ensuring strong talent pipelines through focused employee development programs.
• Culture Initiatives : Champion initiatives that promote the company's mission and values, creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and high performance.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) : Work with leadership to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the company, ensuring a diverse and welcoming workplace.
• HR Analytics & Reporting : Provide insights into talent trends, employee engagement, and culture using data-driven approaches to inform HR strategies and initiatives.

What You Will Bring :

• Strong business acumen and the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Expertise in talent management and culture development.
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally in HR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong influencing abilities and experience building relationships with senior leadership.
• Deep knowledge of US labor laws and regulations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of HR experience, focusing on business partnering and talent management.
• Experience supporting a biotech commercial organization.
• Proven track record in leading culture initiatives and managing employee engagement.
• Expertise in handling complex employee relations and performance management.

This position is based in Boston, MA, and offers a flexible hybrid work model with a minimum of 2 days / week in the office.

We encourage you to learn more about X4 Pharmaceuticals. Click on the links below!

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X4 Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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