About us
BeOne is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 10,000 colleagues spans five continents, with administrative offices in Basel, Beijing, and Cambridge, U.S. To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter).
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
Job Description:
About BeiGene
BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SHA: 688235) is a global, science-driven biotechnology company focused on developing innovative and affordable medicines to improve treatment outcomes and access for patients worldwide. We are committed to expediting the development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapies through collaborations or our own internal capabilities, with the aspirational goal of radically improving access to medicines for billions more people by 2030.
BeiGene is a global company, with 11,000 colleagues across five continents.
About the Position
We are seeking a strategic and seasoned Associate Director, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to lead and drive HR agenda across the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. Based in Singapore, this position serves as the Country HR Lead and is a member of the SEA Country Leadership Team. This role provides strategic guidance and operational HR support across all SEA markets and business functions.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Regional HR Head, JAPAC, you will also support JAPAC-level projects, contribute to the establishment of new markets, and partner closely with global and regional HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs). You will play a hands-on role in shaping HR policies, building leadership capabilities, driving employee engagement, and delivering on critical people initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Act as the senior HR representative for SEA, developing and executing HR strategies aligned with business goals and operational plans.
- Provide consultative support to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession development.
- Build and drive a people agenda that enables scalability, fosters a high-performance culture, and supports BeiGene’s growth in SEA.
- Champion the continuous improvement of the end-to-end employee experience journey, ensuring alignment with BeiGene’s culture and values.
HR Business Partnering
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers and leaders across the SEA region, providing strategic counsel on organizational effectiveness, team dynamics, and people challenges.
- Coach and develop people leaders to build core leadership capabilities, with a focus on driving accountability, navigating change, and promoting an inclusive, high-performance culture.
- Drive talent development and succession planning efforts by working closely with business leaders to identify critical roles, assess bench strength, and build robust Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and career pathways.
- Facilitate talent calibration discussions, using performance and potential data to inform workforce decisions and succession pipelines.
- Manage performance cases, partnering with leaders and legal/compliance teams to ensure fairness, documentation, and alignment with company values and local labor laws.
- Proactively address employee relations issues, mediating conflicts, managing risk, and fostering a respectful, compliant workplace culture.
- Lead the full suite of annual HR cycles, including performance management, objective setting, mid-year and year-end reviews, talent and compensation calibration, salary reviews, promotions, and employee engagement surveys.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless experience that reflects BeiGene’s culture, while capturing feedback to continuously enhance the employee lifecycle.
- Drive regional DEI&B initiatives, embedding inclusive practices across hiring, development, and retention processes to cultivate a diverse and engaged workforce.
HR Policies Governance & Compliance
- Develop and maintain HR policies, Employee Handbook, and employment practices aligned with employment legislations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
- Ensure risk mitigation and regulatory compliance across SEA markets through proactive HR governance and continuous monitoring.
Project & HR Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with HR CoEs including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development, HR Operations, Payroll, and HRIS to ensure cohesive and effective delivery and support to our countries.
- Play a key role to provide operational feedback and SEA market insights for knowledge sharing to regional HR stakeholders for effectiveness and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead or contribute to JAPAC and global HR initiatives and projects.
Supervisory requirement: No.
Qualification Required:
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of HR experience in HRBP capacity, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior capacity managing HR functions or participating in leadership teams.
- Experience in multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences organizations is strongly preferred.
- Strong execution capabilities with attention to details, quality, and timelines.
- Sound knowledge on employment legislation, HR policies, and market practices in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.
- Exposure to other JAPAC countries or experience in start-up HR environments is an advantage.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written); additional SEA languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic thinker with strong HR hands-on delivery mindset.
- Flexible, resilient, and proactive, with a growth mindset and can-do attitude.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a “one team” mindset.
- Ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across functions and geographies will be essential.
- Excellent prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in coaching, providing feedback and managing difficult conversations.
- Confident decision-maker with sound judgment
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, especially in Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
- Proficient in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiar with tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Zoom, Concur, SAP Fiori, and DocuSign.
- Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and apps
BeiGene Global Competencies:
We exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below – to help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
What we Offer
- Flexible work-from-home arrangement, with home office setup reimbursement.
- Ad hoc access to leased office space, a permanent BeiGene Singapore office will be established in near future.
- Strong work-life balance supported by an agile and flexible work culture.
- Open, collaborative, non-hierarchical culture built on integrity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Competitive compensation includes a competitive base, performance bonus, long-term incentive (equity) plan as well as comprehensive benefits.
- Access to corporate talent development and leadership programs.
- A mission-driven, high-impact global team—because cancer has no borders, and neither do we.
What We Offer To Our Valued Employees
- Market competitive compensation package including performance-based annual bonus scheme
- Company shares (generous welcome grant and performance-based annual equity plan!)
- In-house and external learning and development opportunities
- Fantastic benefits program and keep improving!
- Plus you get to work with a dynamic team of collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and fun professionals whose mission is clear: Cancer has no borders and neither do we.
- Join us and Make momentum in your career!
BeOne Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
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