About us
Hansa Biopharma is a fast-growing, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering the development and commercialization of innovative, lifesaving and life altering treatments for patients with acute or complex immune disorders.

Our broad therapeutic pipeline based on the company’s proprietary IgG-cleaving enzyme technology platform has potential to address serious unmet medical needs in autoimmune diseases, gene therapy, and transplantation.

By empowering our people we move our projects forward with high speed, efficiency and scientific excellence. We strive to attract leading talent from around the world, broaden our network of partners and establish a presence in key markets around the world. There are many opportunities for highly qualified, motivated, and passionate team players to join us on our exciting journey.

Hansa Biopharma was founded in 2007, with the corporate headquarters in Lund, Sweden and has operations in other European countries and in the US. The Company has been listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm from 2007 to 2015 and on the Nasdaq Stockholm since 2015.

Position summary: US HR Director, Head of US HR
We are seeking an experienced US HR Director, Head of US HR, to take responsibility for the US human resources function. This role requires good experience and knowledge about the Life Science / Pharma Industry from an HR perspective. The role also requires recent US launch and US HR built out experience. 

The role reports to the Global CHRO and will work in close collaboration with the HQ in Lund, Sweden. This role will be based at our NYC (Manhattan) office when opened and will require the individual to be at a daily commuting distance from NYC and spend at least 3-4 days/week in the office. 

Key tasks and responsibilities
This job description outlines key responsibilities but does not include all potential tasks or duties.

• Oversee and responsible for the US HR Annual plan (e.g Performance Review, Goal Setting, Salary Review, Bonus Process)
• Collaborate with US hiring managers on recruitment efforts by being a strategic partner, drafting and posting job descriptions, managing relationships with staffing agencies (if applicable) and preparing and extending offers of employment.
• Support and work closely with the US organization in workforce planning and the budget process.
• Partner with US HR vendors, payroll, and recruitment companies.
• Partner with Hansa Finance Department on payroll, expenses and benefits for US employees.
• Provide cost effective vendor selection and build strong, collaborative relationships with preferred external partners.
• Utilize current checklists, templates and policies throughout employee lifecycle (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, offboarding) to ensure consistency in practices.
• Collaborate with the HR team and managers to secure efficient onboarding and offboarding process.
• Draft, implement and update HR SOPs and policies (e.g. US Employee Handbook).
• Ensure US employees are aware of and operate within the agreed processes/tools and are properly trained. 
• Communicate, implement, and execute on HR strategies, HR processes and activities in line with corporate objectives.
• Act as a trusted partner to assigned managers as the primary HR contact throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
• Provide advice and coaching to managers on matters related to employee relations, performance and development.
• Ensure compliance with US labor laws and HR policies.
• Support the business in succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Prepare and participate in (MOCK) Inspections.
• Maintain the HR  and Compliance systems, and making sure data is up to date from a US perspective.
• Develop and empower staff, creating a work environment based on mutual trust.
• Drive organizational and cultural change in line with strategy.
• Lead by example through ensuring own compliance with Hansa´s policies, values and code of conduct as well as promoting employees to do so.

Education and experience requirements

• University degree (e.g., Bachelor Human Resource Management degree) 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience from managing HR 
• Good experience and knowledge about the Life Science / Pharma Industry from an HR perspective. 
• US launch experience from an HR perspective. 
• Experience of building and leading a US HR function. 
• Experience from a smaller international biotech company is preferred.
• Global/international experience is preferred.
• Experience in general HR administrative duties.
• Good knowledge of US labor law.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent time management.
• Proactive approach, drive and follow through.
• Must have good organization skills, comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
• Be a true team player.
• Highly organized and process oriented.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluently communicate in English language, both written and spoken.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams). 
• Strong working knowledge of other IT systems (e.g. Contract Management Systems, Sharepoint, Travel & Expenses systems, HR and recruitment systems, Teams, Zoom)
• Strong working knowledge in Veeva Quality Docs is preferred.

Our culture and values

Working at Hansa is more than a job for us, and our culture is characterized by pride — pride in what we do, in our company, and in what we have achieved and will accomplish for patients around the world.

Our culture is built on our core values: Accountability, Courage, Integrity, and Pioneering. These values guide how we work, collaborate, and make decisions every day.

We know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the countries and communities in which we operate and ultimately the patients we exist to serve.

Reasons to join the Hansa Team

• A position in a company that envisions life changing outcomes for patients with acute or serious immune mediated conditions.
• The chance to be part of an innovative R&D-driven organisation with a strong desire to make a difference for people.
• An opportunity to build a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company with global outreach.
• An open-minded and welcoming atmosphere. Friendly, motivated and skilled colleagues with whom you can both laugh and work.

Hansa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Estimated salary range for this role is $195,000-$215,000 annually. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications, skills and experience of the individual applicant, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographic location of the individual. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives, as well as participation in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, company holidays and well-being benefits.

Location

On-site/Hybrid in NYC (Manhattan); this is not a remote position. 

The process

All applicants should apply on Hansa Biopharma’s website to be considered for employment. We do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions or referrals from third party recruiters and staffing agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited referrals.

Attach your CV in English only. Unfortunately, we are unable to review applications made in other languages.

The process is ongoing and we will review applications as they are received.

We look forward to receiving your application – join us and make significant contributions to Hansa Biopharma´s research!

Please note: No external recruitment support is required. Only applications received directly will be considered.