Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
The Importance of the Role
As a strategic partner and senior HR leader, the Associate Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) leads and delivers people strategies that enable functional and enterprise business objectives. This role partners closely with senior leaders and Extended Leadership Team members to anticipate organizational and talent needs, diagnose risks and opportunities, and design scalable solutions that advance Sarepta’s mission.The Associate Director, HRBP serves as a trusted advisor and internal consultant to leaders and employees, acting as a change leader and employee champion across assigned functions and the broader enterprise. This role exercises independent judgment, influences without authority, and leads complex people initiatives that span multiple HR Centers of Excellence (COEs).
A successful Associate Director, HRBP demonstrates strong business acumen, proactively integrates talent, organizational, and culture strategies, and brings an enterprise mindset to all work. As a leader within the HR Business Partner team, this role models Sarepta leadership behaviors and contributes to the evolution of HR strategy, capabilities, and operating effectiveness.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
- Partner with senior functional leaders to shape and execute strategic workforce, organizational, and talent plans that support short‑ and long‑term business priorities
- Lead and/or sponsor critical, enterprise‑wide talent and culture initiatives that advance Sarepta’s business strategy and mission
- Act as a senior internal consultant to leaders and teams, providing expert guidance on organizational design, change management, leadership effectiveness, and employee relations
- Coach senior leaders and people managers to drive high performance, accountability, and an inclusive, engaging culture
- Collaborate across the HR function to design and deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions in areas including performance management, leadership development, career development, and employee engagement
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to forecast workforce needs, support key hiring decisions, and ensure effective onboarding and accelerated integration
- Lead complex and sensitive employee relations matters and investigations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company practices and employment laws
- Serve as a steward of Sarepta people programs (e.g., Own Your Career Journey, Year of the Manager), ensuring effective adoption and sustained impact
- Provide expert guidance on HR policies, practices, and legal considerations; partner closely with Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
- Contribute as a leader within the HRBP community, sharing best practices, mentoring others, and strengthening enterprise HR capability
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or related field required
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated leadership in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change initiatives
- Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to translate business strategy into people solutions in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders, manage complexity, and drive results through partnership rather than authority
- Excellent critical thinking, problem‑solving, and judgment; strong communication and executive presence
- Demonstrated success operating with autonomy, leading enterprise initiatives, and navigating ambiguity
- Experience in a lean, growth‑oriented environment preferred
More about You
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What Now?
We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.
So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Experience in a lean, growth-oriented environment
Sarepta Therapeutics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sarepta Therapeutics and has not been reviewed or approved by Sarepta Therapeutics.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Feedback suggests pay is considered fair for the role and overall compensation is competitive. Statements referencing good compensation and the company’s positioning of competitive compensation reinforce this perception.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback points to generous paid time off, holidays, sick time, and paid parental leave. This breadth supports balance and is consistently highlighted as a strength.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life insurance with added critical illness and accident options. The scope indicates robust healthcare support.
Sarepta Therapeutics Insights
What We Do
Sarepta Therapeutics, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a global biotechnology company on an urgent mission: engineer precision genetic medicine for rare diseases that devastate lives and cut futures short. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs), and we currently have more than 40 programs in various stages of development. Our vast pipeline is driven by our multi-platform Precision Genetic Medicine Engine in gene therapy, RNA and gene editing. For information on our Community Guidelines, please visit sarepta.com/community-guidelines. We want to share a reminder with all job seekers and candidates regarding the persistence of recruiting fraud. Please read a message about recruiting fraud and steps you can take to protect yourself here: https://www.sarepta.com/recruiting-fraud
