Major HR reorganization at a global leading vaccine manufacturer

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Efficient HR structures and processes for sustainable growth

A leading immunotherapy company with 5,500 employees and a turnover of € 4 billion (2023) implemented a comprehensive HR reorganization. Measures such as process optimization, the creation of new structures and HR due diligence led to an efficient HR service delivery model and sustainable success.

Company details

Immunotherapy company and manufacturer of a well-known Covid vaccine, 2023 revenue: approx. €4bn (2022: €17bn)
More than 5,500 employees, over 15 locations worldwide, including 7 in Germany

Situation and Challenge

Huge increase in headcount from 1,300 (2019) to over 6,000 in 2023
Strong growth in HR function and workload, need to adapt HR structures and processes

Objective and tasks

Structure development for the Global Commercial Division as Global HR Business Partner
Interim role of Head of HR Services
Co-Project Manager for HR Due Diligence during an AI company acquisition
Optimization HR service delivery model and processes

Measures and procedures

As Global HR BP: Establishing a close relationship with relevant decision makers, reliable handling of HR issues
As Head of HR Services: Establishing a close relationship with team leaders and experienced specialists
As Co-Project Leader HR Due Diligence: Organizing HR tasks, creating HR reports
As HR Consultant and HR Services Project Manager: Design of best practice HR SDM including coordination with relevant stakeholders
10 process optimization workshops, identification of 60+ optimization measures and successive implementation
Various HR concepts such as mobile office concept, HR dashboard, HR service strategy and catalog

Results and achievements

Recruitment of 20 specialists and managers, insourcing of 30 sales representatives; HR due diligence within 5 weeks
Head of HR Services with 30 employees, approx. 3,500 employees in the area of responsibility; design and implementation of a new HR service delivery model for the HR function
Process optimization HR Services: 60+ optimization measures, of which 2/3 could be implemented by the end of the project