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Senior HR Business Partner

Company: Norstella

Date Posted: Nov 21, 2025

Employment Type: Full Time

Job ID: R-1591

Description

About Norstella

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

+ Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle

+ Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market

+ MMIT – identify barrier to patient access

+ Panalgo – turn data into insight faster

+ The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics.

As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Senior HR Business Partner to join the Norstella team and support our dynamic Commercial Global organization. This person will be a strategic partner to the business, working with them to develop and implement plans that align with organizational goals to increase effectiveness and efficiency for the Commercial organization. They will work closely with Commercial leadership to advise on all aspects of HR, including talent management, employee development, and other talent initiatives.

Key duties and responsibilities

+ Provide global strategic support and expertise to the whole Commercial Business Unit on organizational design, talent management, change management, and workforce planning.

+ Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide guidance on organizational and people related strategies.

+ Partner with Commercial Leaders to build and engage high performing teams.

+ Engage with finance to ensure close alignment on headcount and compensation.

+ Support growth and organizational changes by partnering with leadership and talent acquisition on hiring needs and strategies.

+ Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to ensure effective hiring processes.

+ Identify training and coaching needs for employees and managers within the business unit.

+ Advise leadership on succession planning across the organization.

+ Review the sales policies, processes, rewards and recognition schemes to benchmark and implement the best practices.

+ Manage change initiatives ensuring appropriate communication and support is provided to managers and employees.

+ Participate and drive the talent review process in collaboration with managers and leadership.

+ Support and coach managers on performance management techniques including goal setting, performance appraisals and giving feedback.

+ Align with Talent Management team to roll out people processes around performance management, compensation, development, etc.

+ Active involvement in supporting and implementing global HR initiatives.

+ Utilize data and analytics to develop and implement solutions.

+ Present reports on metrics, trends and other data relevant to HR.

+ Perform ad-hoc work and special projects as necessary, to support the growth and retention of talent.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Key requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or related degree

+ At least 8 years of HR experience with at least 5 years’ experience performing HR Business Partner responsibilities

+ Prior experience providing HR support to a commercial/sales organization, at a high-growth company

+ Ability to analyze data, generate insights and provide recommendations

+ Excellent verbal and written communications skills

+ Strong working knowledge of local labor laws and HR practices

+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels

+ Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new Norstella initiatives and needs

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

+ Dedicated to upholding Norstella’s high-quality standards and customer service focus

+ Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Our guiding principles for success at Norstella

01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First

02: Integrity, Truth, Reality

03:Kindness, Empathy, Grace

04:Resilience, Mettle, Perseverance

05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning

Benefits

+ Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits

+ Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Dental & Vision Benefits

+ Basic Life and AD&D Benefits

+ 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

+ Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Open Vacation Policy & Company Holidays

_The expected base salary for this position ranges from $135,000to$155,000.It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus._

_Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law._

_Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you._

_All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella’s job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address:_ _[email protected]_ _._

Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.