Model N
Website:
modeln.com
Job details:
We are looking for a
Director, Talent Partner – India to join our Global Talent team. Reporting to the
Senior Director, Global Talent and serving on the India Leadership Team, you will be the senior Talent Partner supporting the India organization.
You will lead and develop the India-based members of the Global Talent team, including Talent Partners, Talent Specialists, and Recruiting, with responsibility for their day-to-day priorities and delivery. Together, the team supports talent acquisition, manager enablement, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Working closely with the Senior Director, Global Talent, U.S.-based leaders, and global Centers of Excellence, you will translate Model N’s global Talent strategy into effective execution in India and bring India insights into broader company discussions. This is a highly collaborative leadership role requiring a strong on-site presence, sound judgment, and an enterprise mindset.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior Talent Partner and trusted advisor to the India Leadership Team, connecting India’s business and talent priorities to Model N’s broader company strategy.
- Lead and develop the India-based members of the Global Talent team, providing clear day-to-day direction, accountability, coaching, and support.
- Partner with the Senior Director, Global Talent to establish India priorities and execute Model N’s global Talent strategy and operating model.
- Advise and coach leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, succession, organizational effectiveness, growth, and change.
- Lead India’s delivery of global talent programs, including performance management, talent reviews, manager enablement, employee engagement, and talent acquisition.
- Use talent insights and business data to strengthen organizational performance, identify risks, and inform broader Talent priorities.
- Partner across the global Talent and People organizations to deliver a consistent, scalable, and outstanding employee experience.
- Maintain close alignment with the Senior Director, Global Talent on priorities, resources, decisions, and emerging organizational needs.
What Success Looks Like In Your First 90 Days
- Build strong relationships with the Senior Director, Global Talent, India business leaders, and key global partners.
- Develop a clear understanding of the business, India talent priorities, and the Global Talent strategy and operating model.
- Establish effective working rhythms and shared priorities with the Senior Director, Global Talent.
- Assess the India-based team, current programs, and opportunities to strengthen execution and global alignment.
- Establish yourself as a collaborative advisor, trusted people leader, and connector between India and the global organization.
Over Your First 6–12 Months
- Manage and continue to strengthen a high-performing India-based team with clear accountability and strong integration across Global Talent.
- Strengthen leadership and manager capability across the India organization.
- Improve talent outcomes through effective delivery of performance management, succession planning, manager enablement, and other global programs.
- Ensure India talent priorities and practices remain aligned with Model N’s enterprise strategy and global operating model.
- Bring meaningful India insights and scalable ideas into global Talent discussions.
- Become a trusted member of the India Leadership Team and a valued partner across the Global Talent organization.
How You Will Grow and Make an Impact
At Model N, our competency model helps define growth and success. The most important competencies for this role are:
- People Leadership: Develop talent, set clear expectations, and strengthen the performance of the India-based team.
- Collaborative Leadership: Build shared ownership and deliver results through strong global and cross-functional partnerships.
- Problem-Solving Leadership: Address complex organizational challenges that improve business performance.
- Thought Leadership: Bring relevant India insights and a strong Talent perspective to broader organizational discussions.
- Operational Leadership: Deliver consistent, scalable Talent solutions that produce measurable outcomes.
- AI Leadership: Use AI thoughtfully to improve Talent processes and help teams adopt new ways of working.
Job Qualification
- 12+ years of experience in Talent Partner, HR Business Partner, talent acquisition, or broader People leadership roles.
- Demonstrated success managing and developing teams with multiple direct reports.
- Experience leading or managing recruiting operations as part of an integrated Talent function.
- Experience partnering with senior leaders in a consultative, globally matrixed environment.
- Experience working for a U.S.-headquartered company or another global organization, including close partnership with U.S.-based leaders.
- Strong expertise in organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and manager enablement.
- Demonstrated ability to translate enterprise strategies and programs into effective local execution.
- Strong communication, collaboration, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to balance India business needs with global standards and enterprise priorities.
- Experience using talent data and workforce insights to guide business decisions.
- Strong knowledge of India employment practices and the India talent market.
- Demonstrated experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini) to improve productivity, decision ‑ making, or problem solving in a professional or personal context.
- Must reside in Hyderabad or commit to relocating within 90 days of employment.
Preferred
- Experience in SaaS, technology, or another high-growth global organization.
- Experience supporting India within a globally integrated Talent or People operating model.
- Experience with Workday and modern HR technologies.
About Model N
Model N is the leader in revenue optimization and compliance for pharmaceutical, medtech and high-tech innovators. For more than 25 years, we have helped customers maximize revenue, streamline operations, and maintain compliance through cloud-based software, value-add services, and data-driven insights. With a focus on innovation and customer success, Model N empowers life sciences and high-tech manufacturers to bring life-changing products to the world more efficiently and profitably. Model N is trusted by over 150 of the world’s leading companies across more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.modeln.com .
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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