Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Temporary)

About the role

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN ® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN ® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN ® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

The Opportunity

Vir Bio is looking for a Temporary (6 month) Senior Human Resources Business Partner to support technical and clinical teams within our oncology organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to leaders and managers across workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.

Prior HRBP experience supporting an oncology-focused organization, including technical, clinical, CMO, or scientific functions, is required.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with the expectation to be onsite three days per week.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to technical and clinical leaders within our oncology organization, providing guidance on talent, performance, organizational effectiveness, team dynamics, and employee matters
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design and change, succession planning, talent needs, and employee engagement
• Understand the unique talent and organizational needs of oncology and scientific teams and translate business and pipeline priorities into effective people strategies
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees, connecting them with the right HR resources and support
• Advise managers on feedback, performance conversations, development, and the consistent application of company policies and practices
• Address employee relations matters with sound judgment, escalating complex issues as appropriate and maintaining necessary documentation
• Use workforce data, employee feedback, and HR metrics to identify trends, provide insights, and support decision-making
• Support the execution of HR programs, processes, and operational initiatives in partnership with HR colleagues and business leaders

Who You Are and What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree; HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience within biotechnology or pharmaceuticals
• experience supporting an oncology-focused organization required
• HRBP experience supporting technical, clinical, CMO, or scientific functions
• Experience across talent management, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational change
• Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders in a fast-paced, highly technical environment

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Who We Are and What We Offer

• The expected Hourly range for this position is $85.00 to $109.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.

Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.

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