Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Vice President, Global People Partners does

As a key member of the Senior HR leadership team, the VP, Global People Partners provides strategic human resources leadership to shape the People Strategy and leads the HR Business Partners and Regional Partners to deliver on strategic initiatives aligned with Worldwide’s business objectives and operationalize in HR Business Partnership to the business. The role is actively guiding the business leadership team, developing the human resources foundation of the company and executing corporate human resources strategies globally such as talent management and leadership development.

What you will do

• Evaluate, develop, implement and direct world class global human resource policies, strategies and initiatives that enable the organizational talent to achieve targeted business results relevant to the team within the context of overall company goals

• Participate with leadership teams in the development of company objectives and budgets to ensure effective strategy within company goals.

• Anticipate, identify and manage root causes of significant and complex people attraction and retention issues and advise senior leadership on their resolution

• Serve as key partner to the Senior Leadership team on talent management planning relative to organizational objectives and issues. This includes: recruitment, employee relations, training, organizational development, compensation, benefits and other HR related issues.

• Lead and advise on complex change management for organizational change projects

• Assure that international human resource policies and practices are consistent and in compliance with appropriate legal and regulatory requirements. Oversee the process and resolution for employee relation issues, investigation of complaints through informal reporting channels or the company’s ethics hotline

• Supervises and mentors a global team of People Partners. Leverage country knowledge of Regional Partners and business strategy insights of the HRBPs to shape the organizational design and the capabilities

• Serve as Deputy to the Chief People Officer as needed

What you will bring to the role

• Knowledge and leadership across the HR function including recruitment, employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, HRIS and compliance/legal issues in an international context.

• Proven success in directly leading domestic and international business unit HR initiatives.

• Excellent organizational, tracking and reporting skills

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills

• Excellent customer service skills

Your experience

• Preferred Masters Degree in Human Resources, MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent.

• 15+ years’ experience in HR with a solid progression in leadership positions.

• 5+ years leading a HR Business Partner or HR Generalist team

• 3+ years international HR experience

• Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing best practices.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.