Website:
thewhiteboard.co.in
Job details:
Job Description
Global HR Manager/Head
Location: Navi Mumbai, India (Office Based)
Experience: 8–12 Years
About Company
Company is a fast-growing full-service Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) headquartered in Singapore, focused on delivering high-quality clinical development solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. The organisation partners with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies for clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory consulting and real-world evidence generation.
Role Overview
The Global HR Manager will be responsible for building and managing the HR function across Company’s Asia-Pacific operations. This role will lead recruitment, HR strategy, performance management, employee engagement and compliance across multiple countries including India, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and other expansion markets.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead end-to-end recruitment strategy across APAC for Clinical Operations, Business Development, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Data Management and Corporate functions. - Partner with leadership to develop workforce planning aligned with business growth. - Build talent pipelines and employer branding initiatives in key APAC markets. - Manage recruitment agencies and campus hiring programs.
HR Strategy & Organisation Development
- Develop and implement HR policies, frameworks and SOPs aligned with global CRO standards. - Support organisational structuring, role design and succession planning. - Drive performance management processes including appraisal cycles and leadership development.
Employee Engagement & Retention
- Design employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs across geographies. - Manage employee relations and retention strategies. - Lead learning & development initiatives for functional teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Benchmark salaries across APAC CRO markets. - Develop compensation structures, incentive plans and retention bonuses. - Support manpower budgeting and hiring forecasts.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with labour laws across APAC countries. - Manage onboarding, HR documentation, HRIS and employee lifecycle. - Coordinate with finance and legal teams on payroll and contracts.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Act as strategic HR partner to CEO and functional leaders. - Support global expansion initiatives and new country HR setup. - Provide HR analytics and workforce insights.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- MBA / Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field. - 8–12 years of HR experience in CRO / Pharma / Healthcare industry. - Experience managing multi-country recruitment and HR operations. - Strong understanding of HR compliance in India and APAC. - Experience in high-growth environments.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and business partnering - Strong recruitment capability - Leadership presence - Cultural sensitivity across APAC - Execution excellence - Entrepreneurial mindset
Why Join ?
- Opportunity to build global HR function in a fast-growing CRO - High visibility leadership role - Regional exposure and career growth - Dynamic entrepreneurial environment
Contact,
Sarathkumar M | Assistant Manager HR & Recruiting
Whiteboard Global Learning and Development Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana-500081, India
M +91 8341002888 | sarath.kumar@thewhiteboard.co.in | www.thewhiteboard.co.in
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