HR Business Partner

Alentis Therapeutics, the Claudin-1 Company, is on a mission to treat cancer and reverse fibrosis. To this end, we are rapidly advancing a clinical pipeline of anti-Claudin-1 monoclonal antibodies. Our team is committed to unlocking the broad potential of our therapeutic target Claudin-1 and bringing much-needed medicines to patients suffering from solid tumors as well as kidney, liver, and lung fibrosis. Tasks As HR Business Partner & Facilities Manager (Associate Director) in a dynamic biotech environment, you will partner with scientific and operational leaders to foster a culture of innovation, agility, and collaboration. You will drive initiatives that shape the company culture, enhance employee development, and support organizational transformation to ensure long-term success. Strategic HR Partnership Collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals Use HR analytics to support decisions and measure impact. Act as a trusted advisor on people-related matters, including performance, development, and engagement Operational Excellence Design and implement HR processes that facilitate the overall operations of Alentis, including efficient collaboration with Finance, Legal and other stakeholders Oversee day-to-day HR operations and manage the HRIS Ensure all company policies and practices comply with relevant employment laws and biotech regulatory requirements, while being appropriate for a small, nimble organization Talent & Leadership Development Develop and deliver leadership development activities tailored to business needs Develop and Implement succession planning and high-potential talent identification Support leaders to create impactful learning journeys Ensure alignment between change initiatives and desired cultural outcomes Culture & Engagement Design and implement initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performance culture Lead employee engagement surveys and translate insights into actionable strategies Embed values and behaviors that support scientific excellence, ethical conduct and cross-functional collaboration Organizational Development Advice on organizational design to support agile, matrixed structures and global collaboration Facilitate team development across scientific and operational units Support transformation projects with a focus on people and culture. Change-Management Lead communication and engagement strategies for cultural and organizational change Build change capability across leadership and teams Requirements Master’s degree in human resources or related field 5+ years of HR Business Partner experience in life science Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills. Experience in leading change and development initiatives. Familiarity with HR analytics and modern HRIS platforms Strategic mindset with a collaborative and empathetic approach Fluency in German and English; French is an asset Collaborative team spirit, integrity, resilience, and a global mindset Demonstrated flexibility in responding to changing priorities or dealing with unexpected events Capability in handling multiple priorities and balance work to achieve business goal High attention to detail and organizational skillsFlexible, proactive and able to work independently with a problem-solving attitude in a multi-cultural environment Benefits We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a highly motivated and skilled scientist looking to join a dynamic and innovative team, please submit your CV. Candidate needs to hold a Swiss working permit or be an EU citizen eligible to work in Switzerland. The working place is Allschwil, Switzerland with 2 days home office per week.