About Aerogen

Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards, including being named Galway Chamber Company of the Year 2025, and twelve-time winner of the Zenith Award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having reached over 30 million patients in more than 80 countries.

Today, Aerogen is powered by a global team representing 54 nationalities, working together with a shared commitment to improving patient care. Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work.

We lead the way by finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient outcomes.

Our business continues to grow rapidly across the globe and, as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours, and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers.

What is the Opportunity?

As People & Organisational Development Director, Americas, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world's fastest-growing MedTech organisations.

Reporting to the Head of People & Organisational Development and a key member of the America's Leadership Team, you will help drive business growth through people, leadership and organisational capability.

This is not a traditional HR leadership role. You will partner directly with senior leaders to build high-performing teams, strengthen leadership capability, influence organisational design and shape the culture needed to support Aerogen's ambitious growth plans across the Americas.

Working as part of Aerogen's global People & Organisational Development team, you'll bring our people strategy to life across the America's with a local lens and influence, helping create an environment where great people can thrive, grow and perform at their best.

How you'll make an impact
• Develop and Lead the America's People Plan and People Strategy
• Work with the Head of People & OD and People & OD Leadership Team to develop Global People Strategy in line with Business Strategy
• Partner with the America's Leadership Team to deliver business growth through people, organisation and culture.
• Lead talent, succession and workforce planning initiatives to build future capability.
• Coach and support leaders to build high-performing, engaged teams.
• Shape an inclusive culture that strengthens employee engagement, wellbeing and performance.
• Use people insights and data to inform business decisions and improve organisational effectiveness.
• Lead the America's People Operations, ensuring compliance, operational excellence and a positive employee experience.
• Manage and develop a People Generalist while leveraging specialist Talent Acquisition expertise and external partners to deliver innovative people solutions.
• Partner closely with Aerogen's global People & Organisational Development team to drive consistent, scalable people practices across the region.

We're looking for a leader who:
• Thinks strategically and translates ideas into action.
• Builds credibility quickly and influences at all levels.
• Thrives in fast-growing environments.
• Balances commercial thinking with genuine care for people.
• Uses data and insight to make decisions and is curious about digital transformation and utilising ai.
• Is comfortable challenging the status quo and driving transformation.
• Inspires trust through authenticity, integrity and strong judgement.
• Enjoys building capability, coaching leaders and developing teams.
• Has the relevant qualifications (ideally Degree/Masters in HR) and experience (Minimum 10 years)

Why this role?
This is a rare opportunity to build, influence and make a visible impact.

You'll join a purpose-driven organisation with a caring culture, improving patient outcomes around the world while helping shape the next phase of growth for Aerogen in the America's. If you're energised by growth, leadership, organisational development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What is it like to work at Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patients' lives and innovation is embedded in our culture. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:

• Excellent medical care.
• Bonus & Pension.
• ‘Aerogen Connect’ – our employee led programme which supports our global teams to unite and have fun.
• We pledge 1% of profits and time to charities and organisations.

Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. If you have any difficulty using our application process, please contact us by emailing careers@aerogen.com. Please include your name and preferred method of contact.

Salary Range for this position is estimated at $160,000-$180,000 and will depend on the candidate's skills, qualification and experience. The role is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus and comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401k Retirement, Enhanced Global Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (15-20 days tenure related), Global EAP Program, Short-Term Disability and FMLA Benefits. The company reserves the right to adjust this pay range at any time.