Director, Human Resources Business Partner, DACH

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company. We are seeking a Director, Human Resources Business Partner, DACH to serve as the strategic HR partner for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, supporting the company’s first EU commercial launch planned for 2026–2027.

Requirements

• Serve as the primary HR partner and steward of the full HR agenda for the DACH region
• Partner with senior business leaders to drive performance, organizational capability, and commercial launch readiness
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, influencing decision-making and reinforcing the desired leadership culture and ways of working
• Co-own and drive talent, organizational effectiveness, and culture-building initiatives aligned with European and global HR strategy
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, role creation, and headcount planning to support near- and long-term business growth
• Support succession planning, leadership development, and long-term talent strategies to ensure leadership continuity and bench strength
• Own staffing plans and recruiting pipeline quality for the DACH region
• Participate in hiring decisions for critical and leadership roles
• Lead annual performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, calibration, and development planning
• Manage salary and bonus cycles in alignment with regional reward frameworks and corporate guidelines
• Coach managers on performance planning, career development, and effective leadership behaviors
• Ensure consistent deployment of HR systems, policies, reward programs, and people processes in alignment with European and corporate standards

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement