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Position Summary:

 

The Senior Manager, Employee Inclusion & Community (EIC) will be responsible for shaping a culture of inclusion, belonging, and psychological safety across the Lundbeck US organization. This individual will develop and execute strategies and initiatives that foster inclusive opportunities for all employees, strengthen Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and integrate EIC into every aspect of the employee experience. In close partnership with the VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Assoc. General Counsel, the EIC Council, ERGs, people leaders, HR and other stakeholders this role is responsible for identifying opportunities for integrating EIC into all aspects of the US organization and business strategy. They will also work with senior leadership and global counterparts to help ensure that the organization's policies, practices, and programs are aligned with EIC objectives.  The Senior Manager, EIC will be responsible for overseeing the EIC Council and ERGs to ensure alignment and maximize impact for the organization.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and implement EIC strategies and initiatives that drive impact and align with the organization's overall business objectives, purpose and beliefs.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR to help embed inclusion, belonging and psychological safety into talent management, performance, and engagement frameworks.
• Serve as the primary architect for programs and initiatives that enhance belonging, inclusion, and psychological safety within the organization.
• Develop messaging and storytelling that celebrates and promotes inclusion and belonging.
• Oversee and support the development and sustainability of ERGs, serving as a key advisor to ERG leaders and executive sponsors.
• Design opportunities for ERGs to contribute to business objectives and a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Provide coaching and consultation to people managers on inclusive practices and behaviors that enhance team belonging and performance.
• Partner with leadership and HR to enhance recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversee the EIC Council and ERGs to ensure effective and coordinated strategies and initiatives aligned to business and EIC strategies.
• Build foundational relationships with other functions to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and successfully execute EIC strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, people leaders, HR, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for promoting and integrating EIC within the organization to further enhance our culture and business outcomes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on EIC issues and provide guidance and coaching to senior leaders, people leaders, and employees on EIC best practices, principles, and skills necessary to build cultural competence and foster inclusive behaviors.
• Enhance the EIC program through well-defined strategies, roles and responsibilities, and programs and workstreams, with a focus on accountability, curiosity and adaptability.

 

 

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

 

• Accredited bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in a corporate setting
• Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
• Experience leading and working with EIC communities, ERGs and programming within a corporate setting
• Experience designing, developing and leading the execution of messaging, programs and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience developing EIC programming and initiatives
• Knowledge of EIC issues and the external landscape
• Ability to work collaboratively and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders across functions
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Empathy and emotional intelligence
• Inclusive leadership
• Stakeholder partnership and collaboration

 

 

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

 

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred
• Experience in EIC, HR, Organizational Development or Corporate Communications
• Knowledge of EIC industry best practices
• Experience leading change initiatives within an organization

 

 

Travel Requirements

 

• 10-15% travel primarily within the US; may be some international travel

 

 

The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Illinois, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $150,000 - $180,000 and eligibility for a 15% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.  #LI-LM1, LM-Hybrid

 

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.

 

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site.

 

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.