Investigations and Performance Team Lead

About This Role:

As the Investigations and Performance Team Lead, you will spearhead our global investigations and performance management processes, playing a pivotal role on the People Relations (PR) Team. This position is integral to ensuring the consistency and integrity of case handling, as well as designing system interventions that enhance our organizational operations. You will collaborate closely with legal advisors and senior stakeholders, driving enterprise-wide solutions that uphold our company's standards and values. In this leadership role, you will mentor PR Partners, providing them with strategic guidance and support to maintain high-performance standards. You will also utilize case data to report out on trends and proactive risk mitigation opportunities.  Your expertise will be crucial in in ensuring efficient team operations and PR partnership with stakeholders.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on company policies, procedures, best practices, leaves, disabilities, and performance management.
• Investigate and resolve allegations of harassment, misconduct, performance management, and policy violations in line with company protocols.
• Oversee and own global investigations and performance case management processes and systems.
• Review investigation plans and case reports, offering mentorship and ensuring consistency in handling similar cases.
• Act as a liaison between Legal and corporate partners to support the defense of employment-related administrative charges and lawsuits.
• Partner with HR and managers on performance management and PR issues, recommending risk mitigation initiatives and training.
• Design and deploy systemic PR interventions and process improvements proactively.
• Ensure consistent documentation and data management.
• Utilize data for insights, trend analysis, and issue spotting, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Lead quarterly case reviews and trend analysis.
• Act as a strategic liaison with Legal and senior leadership on global or high-impact PR projects.

Who You Are:

You are a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of employment law and global investigations. Your strong judgment and discretion make you an invaluable asset in navigating complex situations. You possess the emotional intelligence to deescalate issues and effectively influence at executive levels. Your proactive approach and analytical mindset enable you to identify trends and drive meaningful change within the organization. Your ability to mentor and guide others fosters a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in an Employee Relations (ER) or HR leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of employment law and global investigations.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to deescalate issues and influence at executive levels.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leading global or high-impact PR projects.
• Expertise in systemic PR interventions and process improvements.
• Proficient in data analysis and trend spotting.

Additional Information

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. 

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance 
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan 
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year 
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.