Director, Talent Development and Employee Engagement

Director, Talent Development and Employee Engagement 

Wilmington, DE

Human Resources

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office

Applicants from other AZ sites will also be considered with the expectation of relocation to Wilmington.

Human Resources at AstraZeneca is a fast-paced, creative and purposeful environment where bold, innovative thinking is encouraged. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we need top talent whose curiosity, learning-agility and strong values orientation results in the delivery of high quality, impactful outcomes that accelerate our people and business success!

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering talent strategies that strengthen organizational capability, enhance employee engagement, and support business performance. The role reports into the Vice President of HR, US Biopharmaceutical Business Unit (US BBU) and partners closely with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Centers of Excellence to drive initiatives across talent planning, succession, leadership development, employee listening, culture, and engagement. In this role you will combine strategic thinking with strong execution, using data, insight, and stakeholder partnership to build an inclusive, high-performing employee experience aligned with business priorities. 

What you'll do

• Implement talent strategies that align with business goals, workforce plans, and organizational priorities across the US commercial organization. 

• Support delivery of talent review processes, succession planning discussions, and assessment of organizational capability to identify key talent, critical roles, and development priorities. 

• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify development needs and support solutions that strengthen leadership capability and team effectiveness. 

• Analyze employee feedback, pulse survey data, retention data, and other workforce metrics to identify themes, risks, and opportunities, and translate insights into practical action plans. 

• Translate and pull through enterprise-wide HR and people priorities into the US commercial business unit, ensuring strategies, programs, and initiatives are aligned with broader organizational direction while meeting local business needs. 

• Support initiatives that develop an inclusive, values-based culture where employees feel connected, motivated, and able to perform at their best. 

• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to support change initiatives, organizational transitions, and interventions that maintain engagement and business continuity. 

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with meaningful experience in talent management,  succession planning, employee engagement, organizational development, or related areas. 

• Experience supporting a commercial, sales, or similarly fast-paced business environment. 

• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting workforce and engagement data to inform recommendations. 

• Proven ability to influence leaders and work effectively across a matrixed organization. 

• Strong project management, facilitation, and communication skills. 

• Knowledge of HR practices, employment considerations, and organizational effectiveness principles in a US business environment. 

Desirable for the role

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, or broader life sciences industry. 

• Master’s degree in HR,  Business, Organizational Development, or a related discipline. 

• Experience working in a US commercial field-based organization. 

Office Working Requirements

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

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Date Posted

21-May-2026

Closing Date

03-Jun-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.