Associate Director, People Business Partner

Rockville, MarylandGeneral Corporate – People /Full Time /On-siteSince our founding in 2009, REGENXBIO has pioneered what's possible in gene therapy. Today, we are advancing a pipeline of gene therapies designed to improve the lives of patients facing serious rare and retinal diseases and preparing to bring innovative new medicines to patients.Our work is fueled by purpose and urgency because every day matters to patients and their families. If you're looking for meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the chance to help bring potentially transformative gene therapies to patients, we'd love to hear from you.What we do matters.The Opportunity As Associate Director, People Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across multiple functions, translating business priorities into practical people strategies. You will combine strategic perspective with hands-on execution to strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent, and the employee experience in a dynamic, science-driven environment.This is an on-site role in Rockville. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being in the action, building relationships face-to-face, and being part of the everyday mix!How You'll ContributeReport to and work closely with the Senior Director, People & Business Partner to align priorities, address emerging business needs, and deliver consistent people practices across the organization.Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into workforce, talent, organizational design, and leadership strategies that move the needle.Serve as a trusted advisor to managers, and employees, providing clear, practical guidance across the employee lifecycle.Own and execute full life-cycle recruiting for assigned functions, including intake meetings, sourcing, candidate screening, interview management, selection, offer development, and transition to onboarding.Lead talent and succession discussions, identify development priorities and critical-role risks, and help leaders build strong talent pipelines.Coach leaders on goal setting, feedback, performance management, individual development, and fair, timely resolution of performance concerns.Guide leaders and teams through organizational change by anticipating people impacts, shaping communications, and supporting adoption.Lead or support employee relations matters and workplace investigations with sound judgment, consistency, confidentiality, and appropriate partnership with People leadership and Legal.Use workforce data and employee insights to identify trends, surface risks, recommend action, and measure the impact of people initiatives.What You'll BringWe are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment with the following experience and capabilities:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.At least 8 years of progressive human resources experience, including experience advising leaders and delivering solutions across multiple HR disciplines. Experience in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, or a life sciences environment is strongly preferred.Strong business judgment and the ability to connect people decisions to organizational goals and operating priorities.Demonstrated experience in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, performance management, change leadership, and employee relations.Working knowledge of applicable employment laws and experience handling sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment.Confidence using HR systems, workforce analytics, and emerging HR technologies to develop evidence-based recommendations.Clear communication skills and a track record of building trust, gaining stakeholder commitment, and influencing without authority.Strong project leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.What You Can ExpectAt REGENXBIO, we're committed to fostering an environment where people can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and make an impact. Our core values - trust, accountability, perseverance, and innovation - drive everything we do.We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and compensation package that includes market-competitive salaries, an annual bonus program, education assistance, paid caregiver leave, a retirement plan with employer match, stock options at all levels, summer hours, and more. The estimated compensation range for this role is $149,000-$212,000 annually. The actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on factors such as relevant work experience, skills, education, and years of experience.