Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partner

MSD

Human Resources Business Partner supporting Global Clinical Trial Operations teams in a hybrid role. Providing strategic HR support and coaching to senior leaders and managing talent strategies.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeNorth Wales • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across multiple organizations
Coach leaders through complex and cyclical people processes
Provide support for leader transitions, onboarding, and leader effectiveness needs
Lead and support organizational design and alignment activities
Drive talent and workforce planning aligned to a complex clinical development portfolio
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance
Collaborate across the HR network to resolve escalations and deliver integrated solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years HR experience, or related discipline (or 8 years minimum experience with Master’s Degree)
Demonstrated ability to consult with, coach and advise senior leaders
highly effective written and verbal communicator
proven relationship-building and influence skills
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in parallel

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Soft Skills

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