Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c).
Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration. To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way.
The Senior Manager, IT Business Partner – Human Resources serves as the primary bridge between HR and IT, shaping the technology roadmap that supports Madrigal’s people strategy. This role ensures that HR systems, particularly Workday, evolve to meet business needs through innovation, integration, and data-driven insight. Partnering with HR and IT leaders, this individual translates strategic objectives into scalable digital solutions that enhance employee experience, operational efficiency, and enterprise alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a point of contact between HR and IT to understand organizational needs, priorities, and issues.
- Provide functional and technical support for Workday modules such as HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and related areas.
- Collaborate with HR stakeholders to define and manage technology plans that address talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
- Convert business requirements into technical specifications and work with IT teams or vendors to implement solutions.
- Lead and coordinate enhancements, upgrades, testing, and change management activities for HR systems.
- Work with HR Operations to maintain data accuracy, automate processes, and enhance reporting capabilities across platforms.
- Support integration between Workday and third-party benefit providers
- Monitor developments in HR technology and suggest improvements and innovations.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, data privacy policies, and audit requirements related to HR systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in IT or HR systems roles, with at least 5 years as a Workday functional or technical expert.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multiple Workday modules, including HCM, Recruiting, and Compensation.
- Proven ability to partner with HR and business stakeholders to deliver impactful technology solutions.
- Strong understanding of HR business processes and data management best practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Workday integrations
Desired:
- Prior experience as an IT Business Partner or HR Technology Lead in a life sciences or high-growth organization.
- Experience with analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI) and HR data reporting.
- HR systems certification (e.g., Workday Pro) is a plus.
Competencies
- Business Strategy
- Relationship Building
- Analytics & Technical Skills
- Project Execution
- Adaptability
- Communication & Teamwork
- HRIS Platforms
- Budget Management
Madrigal offers a competitive Total Rewards strategy to attract and retain top talent and is inclusive of base pay, bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible for base salary, bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits suite.
Base salary is determined by several factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position, applicable to all candidates, is $149,000- $182,000 per year. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.
All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create. By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization. Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans. We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings. In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family. The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]. Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Madrigal. Madrigal will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Madrigal will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Madrigal and the agency has been established. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis and can be submitted through our Madrigal Careers site. Please be aware that we have received reports of individuals misrepresenting themselves as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Hiring Managers, seeking to engage with job candidates through fraudulent online advertisements or job posting sites. These unauthorized individuals are using Madrigal’s name and logo in an attempt to solicit up-front fees and obtain personal information from interested job candidates. Please know that Madrigal does not conduct interviews via text or in chat rooms; conduct interviews via Skype, RingCentral or solely via telephone; charge candidates an advance fee of any kind (e.g., fees for purchasing equipment); nor does it offer positions of employment without undergoing a thorough recruiting process. Please also note that any correspondence with regard to employment would come from an authorized madrigalpharma.com email address or from an email address from one of our trusted search firm partners. We are aware that incorrect/fraudulent email addresses, with Madrigal misspelled, have been utilized in these most recent fraud attempts. If you receive unsolicited employment offers from people claiming to work for or on behalf of Madrigal, we recommend that you: do not respond to their questions; do not open any attachments; and do not click on any hyperlinks. Any questions regarding the legitimacy of job-related contacts can be directed to [email protected].
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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDGL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a liver disease with high unmet medical need. Madrigal’s lead candidate, resmetirom, is a once daily, oral, thyroid hormone receptor (THR)-β selective agonist that is designed to target key underlying causes of NASH in the liver. Resmetirom is currently being evaluated in two Phase 3 clinical studies, MAESTRO-NASH and MAESTRO-NAFLD-1, designed to demonstrate multiple benefits in patients with NASH. For more information, visit www.madrigalpharma.com
