Head of Human Resources

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

4/14/2025

Quotient Sciences is a drug development and manufacturing accelerator providing integrated programs and tailored services across the entire development pathway. Cutting through silos across a range of drug development capabilities, we help biotech and pharma customers save precious time and money in getting drugs to patients.

We employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA. Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it.

People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development community that’s focused on innovation and are driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast.

Job Purpose

The Head of Human Resources will be responsible for developing the human resource approach in support of the business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management including onboarding, change management, organizational and performance management. This role collaborates with the payroll and benefits, training, talent acquisition and HR system team members within the wider organisation to deliver cohesive HR practices for the organisation.

This role will cover two sites Alnwick and Reading. The sucessful candidate would be expected to be onsite in Alnwick with travel to Reading once per month. We offer flexible working hours and patterns to help accomodate travel to site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business plan.
• Liaise with the talent acquisition team to manage recruitment and selection processes to attract, retain, and develop high-quality talent.
• Utilise people metrics to provide people focussed insights to key stakeholders.
• Work with the business leadership team to drive high performance.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization and feed into the ongoing development of local practices/updated regional or global practices.
• Support management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Support current and future business needs through partnering with the business leadership team to develop engagement, attraction and attraction strategies to retain great talent.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Utilise central functions for HR elements such as payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Leadership and Development: Provide leadership and mentorship to colleagues across the business on financial activities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
  
  

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with at least 1 year at a senior level.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
  
  

Skills

• Leadership and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Application Requirements

When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organisation you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organisation. As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.

Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.