Senior Manager, HR Business Partner SEA (US MNC, Life Sciences)

About the Company

This organization is a global leader dedicated to advancing science and delivering impactful solutions in the life science space. Its mission‑driven culture empowers employees to participate in meaningful innovation while benefiting from strong organizational resources, collaborative networks and opportunities for continuous development.

In Southeast Asia, the business is experiencing significant growth across multiple business groups and sub‑pillars, requiring strengthened HR leadership to support rapid scaling and organizational evolution.

About the Role

Based in Singapore, this Senior HR Business Partner role is an individual‑contributor position supporting 2 business function across Southeast Asia. You will work closely with the senior leadership team in SEA to shape people strategy, enhance organizational capability and support a headcount population of approximately 250-500 employees. The role spans the full HR spectrum, including talent management, organizational development, employee relations, compensation and workforce engagement. You will also guide transformation initiatives and leverage data insights to inform decision‑making.

Reporting to the SEA HR Senior Director, this is a newly created headcount driven by regional growth and sits on a clear succession path towards the SEA HR Head role.

What We'll Like to See in You

You bring strong strategic HR experience, commercial acumen and the ability to partner confidently with senior leaders. You have a proven track record in organizational design, business scaling and transformation within multi‑market or matrix environments. Your HR expertise spans talent development, performance management, compensation and employee relations, supported by strong analytical capability and influencing skills.

Preferred backgrounds include experiences working in highly matrix, complex organization and is familiar with high‑growth environments. You thrive in fast‑paced, commercially focused settings and balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. Strong stakeholder management, navigation skills and comfort operating across multiple business groups will set you up for success.

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers a high‑impact platform within a rapidly growing regional business. You will work closely with the Singapore Country GM and senior commercial leaders, playing a key role in shaping organizational design, driving transformation and supporting strategic expansion across Southeast Asia.

The breadth of exposure across multiple markets and business units provides rich learning and leadership development opportunities. With a clear path toward a senior HR leadership role within two to three years, this position is ideal for ambitious HR professionals seeking meaningful influence, career growth and the ability to make a tangible impact in a dynamic, high‑intensity environment.

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.