Director, Talent Management – Organizational Effectiveness

KCAS Bioanalytical & Biomarker Services

. Lead the design and implementation of enterprise job architecture, including job families, leveling frameworks, competency requirements, and career pathways .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organizational effectiveness and talent management, with a strong focus on job architecture, competency models, and change management. Proven ability to lead employee development initiatives and align organizational strategies with business priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Organizational EffectivenessChange ManagementTalent ManagementEmployee DevelopmentBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Job ArchitectureCompetency ModelsCareer PathwaysOrganizational DesignBusiness Needs AssessmentPerformance Gap AnalysisEmployee Learning PathwaysOrganizational MetricsPeople AnalyticsLeadership Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingFacilitation SkillsCoaching SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologyLearning Management SystemsBI ToolsHiBob

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHRProsci Change ManagementATD/CPTD

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesBiotechnologyPharmaceutical ServicesCROOrganizational Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise job architecture, including job families, leveling frameworks, competency requirements, and career pathways
Conduct structured business needs assessments to diagnose performance barriers, identify root causes, distinguish capability gaps from organizational or process issues, and recommend measurable solutions
Lead structured change management initiatives, including organizational readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement, leadership communication, employee enablement, and adoption measurement
Provide strategic leadership for KCAS Bio University and align employee and leadership development programs with capability gaps and business priorities
Partner with business and technical leaders on career development, succession planning, leadership development, mentoring, coaching, and employee learning pathways
Strengthen communication effectiveness during organizational change
Partner with Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and other People Operations functions
Use organizational data, employee feedback, and business insights to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend improvements
Advise, challenge, and influence leaders across the organization while facilitating difficult conversations, building alignment, and establishing accountability
Support the company brand, mission, vision, and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant progressive experience in organizational effectiveness, organizational development, talent management, human resources, or a related field
Expertise in organizational and workforce architecture, including job architecture, leveling, competency models, career pathways, and organizational design
Experience assessing business and organizational needs, identifying capability or performance gaps, and developing solutions that improve organizational effectiveness
Experience leading enterprise change management, including people and communication components of significant organizational change
Experience providing strategic oversight or leadership for employee learning, leadership development, onboarding, or organizational development programs
Strong business acumen connecting people and organizational strategies to business priorities
Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels
Ability to build trust, navigate ambiguity, manage competing perspectives, and influence leaders and stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and locations while balancing strategic thinking with practical execution
Preferred: experience leading employee engagement, organizational listening, or employee experience initiatives
Preferred: experience using people analytics, organizational metrics, surveys, dashboards, or other data
Preferred: experience leading managers, program leaders, or functional specialists
Preferred: experience in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical services, a CRO, or another regulated scientific environment
Preferred: experience in a multi-site or international organization
Preferred: experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, or significant organizational growth
Preferred: familiarity with HR technology, learning management systems, BI tools, or platforms such as HiBob
Preferred: advanced degree in organizational development, business, industrial-organizational psychology, human resources, or a related discipline
Preferred: relevant professional certifications or credentials such as SHRM-SCP/SPHR, Prosci Change Management, ATD/CPTD, coaching certifications, or organizational development/change management credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-sponsored events including food trucks, family days, and spirit days
Career development through KCAS University
Employee connection opportunities focused on wellness, inclusion, and community outreach
Stock ownership program
Access to the latest technology
Paid time off to volunteer
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices