Associate Director, People & Culture (Senior HR Business Partner)

About Draig Therapeutics:

Draig Therapeutics is an exciting, rapidly growing clinical-stage biotech backed by a transformative $140 million Series A financing - one of the largest ever in neuropsychiatric drug development. We are pioneering innovative small-molecule therapies aimed at fundamentally transforming the treatment landscape for depression and neurological disorders.

Why Join Draig?

At Draig Therapeutics, you’ll join a science-first, mission-driven biotech that is redefining what a small, agile, and deeply collaborative organization can achieve. Backed by strong investors and propelled by a bold CNS discovery pipeline, Draig brings together world-class scientists, a caring culture, and the energy of a company on an incredible growth trajectory. Here, innovation and speed aren’t just encouraged - they’re expected. You’ll partner closely with leaders to align people strategies with business objectives, helping build a high-performing, engaged, and collaborative organization. This is an environment where your voice matters, your expertise has real impact, and your work directly influences how promising molecules move from concept into the clinic. At Draig, you won’t just contribute to groundbreaking science - you’ll help build a biotech with purpose, speed, and heart. For more info, please visit our website.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with business to understand organizational priorities and develop people strategies that support business goals.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations, performance management and talent development.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, and retention initiatives.
• Partner with managers on recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition activities as needed.
• Assist with change management and organizational development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Analyze people metrics and trends to identify opportunities and support decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience supporting organizations with operations and employees in both the United States and the United Kingdom, including familiarity with employment practices, HR programs, and regulatory considerations across both regions.
• Unparalleled attention to detail, paired with execution and moving things forward
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting dynamic, growing organizations, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences environments.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

What Success Looks Like:

• Strong employee engagement and positive workplace culture.
• High-quality execution of HR programs and initiatives.
• Alignment of people strategies with Draig's mission, values, and business objectives.

Competencies:

Adaptability : Responds resourcefully, flexibly, and positively when faced with new challenges, transitions, and demands. Willingly and effectively deals with the stress and complexities of various situations. Moves forward productively and optimistically under conditions of change and uncertainty.

Collaboration : Embodies and promotes collaboration and works effectively with others across the organization to achieve goals. Demonstrates proficient cross-company communication, cultural sensitivity, and partnership in interactions with others. Involves others in decisions and plans and credits them for their contributions and accomplishments.

Execution : Drives execution of strategic and operating plans while maintaining operational effectiveness. Conveys a strong sense of urgency around continuous improvement, achieving high quality results, and accelerating business performance. Addresses problems directly and drives changes necessary to achieve business objectives.

Relationship Building : Establishes and maintains strong relationships internally and externally. Respects and relates well to management, colleagues, peers, and direct reports. Champions a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion that values and respects individuals. Earns the respect of others through principled leadership, sound business ethics, and authenticity.

Location: Remote/Hybrid/London or Cardiff office.

When You Join Draig Therapeutics, You Will Have:

• Customized and competitive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• US: Healthcare Saving Account for medical and dependent care expenses
• US: Eligible from the first day for 401K, no matching
• US &​ UK: A robust package of Draig-paid insurance coverage, including life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
• Generous vacation allotment

TO ALL AGENCIES: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Draig about our openings. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Draig Therapeutics via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Draig Therapeutics unless Draig engaged such search firms/employment agencies for this position and a valid agreement with Draig is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Draig Tx agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Draig Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.

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