On behalf of FutureMeds, GT is looking for an HR Business Partner/HR Manager interested in growing in a fast-paced life sciences company
About the Client
FutureMeds, an independent Site Management Organization (SMO) was founded in 2019, and specializes in European clinical trials across 20+ therapeutic areas. With a strong focus on patient-centric, decentralized approaches, they advance medical research by ensuring timely trials, robust data quality, and speed up the delivery of new medicines.
Over the years, they have reached:
24 strategically positioned sites
The team of over 220 skilled investigators
A network of more than 1,350 homecare providers
About the Role
FutureMeds is looking for a dynamic, confident, and experienced HR Manager to join a passionate, growing team in Germany.
This role offers the chance to establish and grow HR functions in Germany, contributing to global initiatives while ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
Location: Based in Berlin with regular travel to Frankfurt
Type of employment: direct employment on a permanent contract base
Team: Starting as a standalone role, with expanding as new sites open in Germany.
Reporting: You will report to the Country MD and the Group HR Director. You will provide HR support to Site Directors, manage Country HR operations, and support the global HR agenda.
Responsibilities:
Business Partnering:
Advise the Country MD and Site Directors on HR matters, ensure compliance with labor laws, and serve as a key adviser to the Country leadership team.
HR Operations
Work with the global project lead to oversee HR data migration to the new HRIS, conduct user training, ensure accurate data entry, generate reports, and monitor trends.
Manage the end-to-end recruitment of all Country hires by producing comprehensive job profiles, vacancy advertising, CV screening, candidate administration and onboarding
Manage timely and accurate submission of monthly payroll data to payroll partner
Ensure timely & accurate updating and creation of HR policies
Manage all employee documentation including salary review information, reference letters, etc.
Culture & Engagement
Collaborate with the Country MD, Site Directors, and Global HR Director to ensure full cultural assimilation of site teams to FutureMeds
Manage Country initiatives to embed Progress PACT across the Country
Manage Country employee relations issues and drive Country initiatives to promote employee wellbeing
Oversee the annual performance management review
Support the MD and Site Directors to assess development needs and develop training plans
Global HR
Contribute to the global HR team by providing local Country insights and overseeing the implementation of global HR initiatives at the Country level
Essential knowledge, skills & experience:
3-5 years experience as an HR Business Partner ETA
Strong understanding of German labor law and working practices
Educated to degree level/equivalent
Experience of using and migrating HR systems
Experience in supporting cultural assimilation
Fluency in English & German
Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong team player
Nice-to-have
Experience in Clinical Trials/Life Sciences companies
Global/ SME experience
International experience
Interview Steps
GT interview with Recruiter
Interview with FutureMeds German HR Manager
Final interview with Group HR Director & German Business Managing Director
