Deputy General Manager Human Resources

Role: HR Business Partner (HRBP) - Research & Development (R&D)Role Summary: Act as a strategic HR partner to the R&D function, driving talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement while aligning HR initiatives with business and innovation goals.Key Responsibilities:Partner with R&D leadership to understand business priorities, project pipelines, and talent requirements.Drive end-to-end talent acquisition for R&D roles (scientists, formulation, analytical, regulatory, clinical, etc.).Support workforce planning and capability building aligned with innovation and product development goals.Implement performance management frameworks, goal setting (KRA/KPI), and appraisal processes for R&D teams.Design and execute learning & development initiatives to enhance technical and behavioral competencies.Facilitate employee engagement, retention strategies, and culture-building initiatives within R&D teams.Advise managers on employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.Drive succession planning and leadership development for critical R&D roles.Ensure HR compliance with regulatory and audit requirements (especially relevant in pharma R&D environments).Analyze HR metrics (attrition, hiring TAT, engagement scores) and provide data-driven insights to leadership.Support change management initiatives related to new technologies, processes, or organizational restructuring in R&D.Collaborate with COEs (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Compensation & Benefits) to deliver integrated HR solutions.Key Skills & Competencies:Strong business partnering and stakeholder managementUnderstanding of R&D environment (Pharma / Lifesciences preferred)Talent acquisition for niche/technical rolesPerformance management & talent developmentEmployee engagement & retention strategiesData-driven decision making and HR analyticsStrong communication and influencing skillsPreferred Qualifications: