People & Culture Director – Healthcare

About the role

EVA Pharma is seeking a passionate People & Culture Director to lead the people agenda for its Medicines business unit. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role sits at the intersection of business performance and organizational capability, shaping culture, talent, and workforce strategy to support rapid regional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the People & Culture strategy for EVA Medicines in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Advise the executive team on organizational design, workforce planning, and people‑driven transformation.
• Oversee end‑to‑end talent management, including acquisition, performance, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development.
• Champion learning and development initiatives that build critical capabilities.
• Drive culture, engagement, and retention programmes to create a high‑performance, purpose‑led environment.
• Leverage people analytics and KPIs to continuously improve employee experience.
• Ensure robust HR governance, policy compliance, and consistent application of people frameworks.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the People & Culture team supporting EVA Medicines.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or professional HR certification (SHRM, CIPD) preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive HR/People & Culture leadership experience, including senior business partnering roles.
• Strong expertise in organizational development, talent management, and leading change in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or FMCG sectors is a strong advantage.

Required skills