MISSION
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Director, Human Resources will report to the VP, Global Human Resources (HRBP for North America Commercial and Global Talent Development). This role will partner closely with Mirum’s Technical Operations, Quality, and G&A leaders and employees, providing strategic HR guidance and solutions that align with business objectives and are consistent with our company values. The Senior Director will advise on HR initiatives, coach leaders, foster organizational effectiveness, and ensure alignment between people strategies and business growth priorities.
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into people, organization, and talent priorities that support growth and business performance.
- Partner with leaders to assess organizational effectiveness, design scalable organizational structures, and lead change initiatives that enable business objectives.
- Coach and develop leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness, strengthen team performance, navigate complex employee and organizational issues, and build high-performing teams.
- Lead workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development strategies to ensure the organization has the capabilities needed to achieve current and future goals.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to identify capability needs and develop strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent.
- Use workforce data, people analytics, and business insights to identify trends, assess risks, and influence talent and organizational decisions.
- Facilitate talent reviews, performance management, and development planning processes to drive a culture of accountability, growth, and high performance.
- Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence and HRBPs globally to deliver integrated, consistent, and scalable people solutions across the organization.
- Lead or contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives and programs that enhance employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and the overall employee experience.
- Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, and organizational issues with sound judgment, objectivity, and compliance with company policies and employment laws.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations while proactively identifying and mitigating people-related risks.
- Partner with the VP, Global Human Resources to continue to evolve and strengthen the HR Business Partner function, driving consistency, effectiveness, and strategic impact across the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education /Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field required.
- 12+ years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business strategy into people, organization, and talent solutions within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience supporting organizations through growth and transformation.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational, financial, and organizational drivers of business performance and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in organizational effectiveness, organizational design, workforce planning, and change management, including the ability to diagnose complex organizational challenges and implement practical, scalable solutions.
- Experience coaching and developing leaders and technical professionals to strengthen leadership effectiveness, team performance, and organizational capability.
- Proven success leading talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and employee growth strategies.
- Ability to leverage workforce data and people analytics to identify trends, anticipate risks, and drive evidence-based talent and organizational decisions.
- Strong consulting, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and navigate complex organizational dynamics without direct authority.
- Skilled in managing complex employee relations matters, conducting objective investigations, and providing sound, actionable recommendations.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence, educate, and build credibility across diverse audiences.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and compliance requirements in a multi-state and global environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build, strengthen, and scale HR Business Partner capabilities and practices to deliver strategic value and organizational impact.
The salary range for this position is $270,000 to $290,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.
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Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws.
Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
- 12+ years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience serving as a strategic HR advisor within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Experience supporting organizations through growth and transformation
- Expertise in organizational effectiveness, organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
- Experience coaching and developing leaders and technical professionals
- Experience leading talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and employee growth strategies
- Ability to use workforce data and people analytics for talent and organizational decisions
- Strong consulting, facilitation, relationship-building, and influencing skills
- Experience managing complex employee relations matters and conducting objective investigations
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and compliance requirements in multi-state and global environments
- Ability to build, strengthen, and scale HR Business Partner capabilities and practices
Mirum Pharmaceuticals Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mirum Pharmaceuticals and has not been reviewed or approved by Mirum Pharmaceuticals.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants to new hires and an employee stock purchase plan make ownership more accessible and can boost total rewards when performance is strong. Public disclosures highlight frequent option/RSU inducements.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is employer-paid for employees, with added life, disability, and EAP support. This combination reduces financial burden and enhances overall wellbeing.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A broad time-off program includes multiple paid company holidays, a year-end shutdown, accrued vacation, and paid parental leave. This breadth provides additional rest periods beyond standard vacation.
Mirum Pharmaceuticals Insights
What We Do
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. Mirum’s approved medication is LIVMARLI® (maralixibat) oral solution which is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome one year of age and older. Mirum’s late-stage pipeline includes two investigational treatments for debilitating liver diseases affecting children and adults. Maralixibat (LIVMARLI), an oral ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor, is currently being evaluated in clinical trials for pediatric liver diseases and includes the MARCH Phase 3 study for progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) and the EMBARK Phase 2b study for patients with biliary atresia. In addition, Mirum has an expanded access program open in Canada, Australia, the UK and several countries in Europe for eligible patients with Alagille syndrome. Mirum has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for maralixibat for the treatment of cholestatic liver disease in patients with Alagille syndrome. Mirum’s second investigational treatment, volixibat, also an oral IBAT inhibitor, is being evaluated in three potentially registrational studies including the OHANA Phase 2b study for pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, VISTAS Phase 2b study for adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis, and the VANTAGE Phase 2b study for primary biliary cholangitis.
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