A role for a confident, resilient and globally minded leader - ready to shape the People & Culture agenda across an international Group - We are looking for a leader with both strong professional capabilities and a mature, grounded presence.

Drive meaningful change

Join a highly engaged P&C organisation supporting all entities of the Abacus Medicine Group. Our team spans multiple countries and functions and is characterised by collaboration, professional excellence and a shared ambition to elevate the organisation.

We value leaders who bring clarity, transparency and direction, while remaining approachable, authentic and able to inspire others with positive energy and a grounded sense of humour.

In this role, you will lead P&C Managers and Business Partners across several countries, with five direct reports and a total team of around 30, ensuring cohesion, alignment and a strong Group P&C community.

As Group People & Culture Director, you will shape the Group-wide people strategy and build a cohesive P&C organisation across markets. This high-impact role requires strategic insight, strong stakeholder influence and the ability to prioritise and navigate competing demands in close collaboration with the CPO and Leadership Team.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership

  • Design and implement Group-level P&C strategies, frameworks and initiatives.

  • Translate business needs into clear, actionable plans that drive alignment across markets.

  • Use credibility and influence to guide leaders toward a unified Group direction.

  Group Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop an international team of P&C Managers and Business Partners.

  • Create a culture of collaboration, transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

  • Facilitate quarterly Group knowledge-sharing forums for General Managers.

  Culture & Organisational Development

  • Drive Group processes within Performance Management, Talent Development, Engagement and Succession Planning.

  • Strengthen leadership effectiveness through targeted development, coaching and clear expectations.

  • Ensure consistent adoption of culture and values across all Group entities.

  Cross-functional Partnership

  • Collaborate closely with GroupTalent Acquisition, Group Compensation, Benefits & Mobility, Group Learning & Development and Communication to deliver integrated Group people solutions.

  • Support organisational design, workforce planning and the integration of new markets.

  Governance & Operational Excellence

  • Oversee compliance across labor law, ethics, data privacy and Group standards.

  • Strengthen processes, tools and data insights to support informed decision-making across the organisation.

You will bring:
We are seeking a senior leader with strong professional foundations and the presence to influence at Group level. You combine strategic thinking with sound judgement, resilience and the ability to create clarity in complexity.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Remain composed and pragmatic when navigating competing priorities.

• Bring natural authority and communicate with clarity, confidence and warmth.

• Build trust quickly across cultures, functions and leadership levels.

• Identify strategic patterns and navigate complexity with ease.

• Balance long-term perspective with operational understanding.

• Demonstrate drive and ownership, advancing initiatives with care and conviction.

• Challenge constructively and foster solution-oriented dialogue.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships across functions, markets and organisational layers.

• Bring a strong commercial mindset and understand how people initiatives support business outcomes.
  

Your background includes:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, People & Culture, HRM or related fields.

• Extensive senior leadership experience within international People & Culture roles.

• Proven success leading global teams and shaping cross-country people strategies.

• Experience navigating and influencing within a matrix organisation.

• Fluent and strong communication skills in English - clear, engaging and direct.

What we offer:

• A strategic Group leadership role with significant influence on organisational direction.

• A platform where your leadership, expertise and judgment will shape the future of People & Culture across all markets.

• A highly engaged P&C organisation that values professionalism, collaboration and honest dialogue.

• A workplace characterised by ambition, pace and strong teamwork.

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the organisation and its people.

Interested?

If you want to apply for the position, please follow the link and attach your CV.
We review applications continuously, but please expect longer response times and kindly be patient during the holiday season, as our team is off around Christmas and New Year🎄💫

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Moving Healthcare. Moving You.

In Abacus Medicine Group, you’ll experience the power of Moving Healthcare. With our change mindset, we're moving the industry and improving healthcare as we broaden access to medicine.

But it's not just about moving healthcare, it's about Moving You. You’ll be part of a caring community of more than 1,500 people across the World. With us, you will be valued, empowered, and have a direct impact on driving change. Let's access the future of medicine and make a difference together. Your move.