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HR Director, DublinCompany:
Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Description:
At Ipsen, we are creating real impact every day for patients and society. As HR Director for our Dublin site, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our people, culture and business performance.
This is a unique opportunity to join the Site Leadership Team and partner with senior leaders to drive organisational effectiveness, talent development, employee engagement and cultural transformation at one of Ipsen's key international manufacturing sites.
The OpportunityAs a trusted strategic partner to the Site Head and leadership team, you will lead the people agenda across manufacturing and global functions based in Dublin. You will translate business strategy into impactful HR solutions, ensuring Ipsen continues to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
You will lead an experienced HR team and influence the full employee lifecycle, from workforce planning and organisational design through to talent management, succession planning, employee relations and engagement.
What You'll Do- Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives
- Serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, driving organisational performance and transformation
- Lead talent, succession and leadership development initiatives that build future capability
- Champion employee engagement, wellbeing and a strong speak-up culture
- Oversee employee relations, ensuring compliance with Irish employment legislation and Ipsen policies
- Drive excellence across core HR processes, including performance, compensation and talent reviews
- Collaborate closely with Centres of Excellence across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Reward and Internal Communications
- Use people insights and workforce analytics to inform strategic decision-making
- Lead and develop a high-performing HR team
- Significant HR leadership experience within a complex, international organisation
- Experience partnering with senior leaders in manufacturing, biotechnology or pharmaceutical environments
- Strong expertise across organisational design, talent management, employee relations and change leadership
- Proven ability to influence, challenge and coach senior stakeholders
- Exceptional communication, leadership and relationship-building skills
- A data-driven mindset with strong business acumen
- Experience leading teams and driving cultural transformation in fast-paced environments
At Ipsen, our purpose is clear: improving patients' lives through innovation and care. We believe our people make that possible. That's why we foster a culture where individuals are empowered to think big, act with purpose, collaborate across boundaries and make a meaningful impact.
Join us and help shape the future of our people, our culture and our business.
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Travel: Up to 20%
Ready to create real impact every day? We'd love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Significant HR leadership experience within a complex, international organisation.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders in manufacturing, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environments.
- Expertise in organisational design, talent management, employee relations, and change leadership.
- Proven ability to influence, challenge, and coach senior stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Data-driven mindset with strong business acumen and use of workforce analytics.
- Experience leading teams and driving cultural transformation in fast-paced environments.
- Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with Irish employment legislation and company policies.
Ipsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ipsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Ipsen.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad medical, dental, and vision offerings. Company materials emphasize a wide-ranging package that supports overall wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted with a competitive 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase plan. These elements are frequently cited as strengths in the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave and company-provided backup child and elder care. These programs complement core benefits and add practical day-to-day value.
Ipsen Insights
What We Do
Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world
