The Head of Talent Management Strategy leads Jazz Pharmaceuticals' enterprise talent management strategy: how the organization identifies, assesses, develops, and moves talent. As a Strategic COE leader, this person sets the value-driven talent strategy, builds the enterprise talent assessment methodology, identifies critical roles, talent pools, owns leadership pipeline and succession planning, and shapes performance management and career pathing/talent mobility approaches used across the business. This is a highly visible role partnering directly with senior business leaders and HRBPs on leadership bench strength and critical talent development.
While the position is currently slated as a Director level role, we welcome applications from candidates with Senior Director level experience, as we are open to considering the creation of a requisition for individuals with additional expertise if Jazz determines that there is sufficient business need.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Architect a future-focused talent strategy, grounded in Jazz’s value-driven talent approach, that fuels rapid business transformation, digital/AI evolution, and organizational agility.
- Partners with the Strategic Workforce Planning Lead to operationalize the enterprise skills taxonomy, and design and scale an internal Talent Marketplace that turns skills-based mobility and gig-based development into something employees can actually use.
- Modernize and scale succession planning for executive and critical roles, building pipeline strength Jazz can count on when transitions happen.
- Own the enterprise talent assessment methodology and calibration approach — the standard that gives leaders one consistent read on talent across the business.
- Evolve performance management into a high-performance enablement model, equipping managers with the coaching frameworks and tools to drive continuous feedback and real career growth.
- Identify the organizational capabilities Jazz's future business models will require, and build targeted development strategies for the talent segments that matter most.
- Partner with People Analytics, HR Technology, and Learning & Development to deploy modern talent systems (Workday Talent Optimization, AI talent matching) that give managers sharper talent insight and employees a better experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 10+ years of progressive talent management experience inclusive of experience as an HR Business Partner
- Demonstrated experience designing and running enterprise succession planning and talent assessment processes
- Experience partnering with senior/executive stakeholders on leadership bench strength; mid-size company or life sciences/biotech experience a plus
- Proven experience designing, building, or operationalizing a skills-based talent strategy, including experience working with modern skills taxonomies and talent marketplaces
- Hands on experience with modern Talent Tech ecosystems
- A strong command of People Analytics and data driven decision making; ability to translate complex talent metrics into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Experience with progressive performance enablement, continuous coaching and feedback cultures.
- Strategic Consultation, Systems Thinking, and Organizational Diagnostics
- Change Management and Executive Influence
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
- Bachelor’s Degree in a field that demonstrates strong analytical, human-centric, or business foundations required
- Master's degree in or equivalent advanced degree is highly preferred
- Change management certifications preferred
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Head of Talent Management Strategy in London employer: Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the biopharma industry. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide numerous opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package, including flexible paid vacation and comprehensive health insurance. Located in vibrant cities like London and Cambridge, our employees enjoy a stimulating environment that fosters creativity and teamwork while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide.
