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INTRODUCTION
At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.
We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.
With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, Human Resources – Global Operations is the strategic HR leader supporting Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Strategy teams, as well as providing direct HR leadership for the Lakewood and Littleton manufacturing sites. This role also oversees HR talent supporting factory operations in Costa Rica and Larne, ensuring globally aligned, locally relevant HR partnership across all operational locations.
This is an onsite role based in Lakewood, Colorado, requiring regular presence in the Littleton facility and close engagement with manufacturing teams on the floor. The Director leads a distributed team of HRBPs and must bring a proven track record of managing, developing, and elevating HR talent in complex, fast‑paced operational environments.
Reporting to the VP, Global HR Business Partners, this role is accountable for designing, aligning, and executing the People Strategy that enables associate engagement, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes that advance Terumo BCT’s operational and enterprise objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Strategic Business Partnering
- Serves as the HRBP for Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Strategy leaders, shaping organizational priorities and enabling business performance through people strategies.
- Participates as a member of the Global Operations HR leadership team, ensuring alignment between enterprise HR priorities and operational needs across all manufacturing sites.
- Maintains a visible, hands‑on presence in manufacturing environments to understand operational realities and support leaders and associates effectively.
- Leads, coaches, and develops HRBPs, ensuring strong capability, consistent delivery, and a high‑performance team culture.
Talent Management
- Designs and drives a global talent strategy aligned to the People Strategy, ensuring robust succession pipelines, capability development, and talent mobility across all factory operations.
- Leads annual and cyclical talent processes, ensuring consistent application of frameworks and high‑quality outcomes across regions.
- Oversees talent development planning and ensures HRBPs are equipped to drive talent outcomes with their client groups.
Talent Acquisition & Employer Value Proposition
- Partners with Talent Acquisition to ensure strong pipelines for critical roles across manufacturing and technical functions.
- Strengthens the employer value proposition for operations‑related talent segments, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with market expectations.
Total Rewards
- Partners with the Total Rewards COE to implement compensation and benefits programs that support attraction, retention, and internal equity across all operational sites.
- Advises leaders on compensation decisions, job architecture, and market competitiveness.
Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness
- Coaches leaders and develops HRBPs to elevate leadership capability, organizational health, and team effectiveness.
- Partners with COEs and cross‑functional teams (Legal, Finance, Communications) to support organizational design, change management, and performance management processes.
Learning
- Ensures alignment and delivery of general learning programs across operational sites.
- Partners with functional experts to support technical and functional learning needs.
HR Operations
- Oversees HR service delivery across global and factory operations, ensuring consistent processes, efficient operations, and high‑quality associate support.
- Ensures payroll and core HR processes are executed accurately and in compliance with local requirements.
Safety, Health, and Wellness
- Partners with the global response team to support associate safety, productivity, and well‑being across all factory operations.
- Drives site‑level wellness and safety initiatives through local HR teams.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Partners with HR and business leaders to embed DE&I principles into talent processes, hiring practices, and leadership behaviors across operational teams.
HR Compliance & Employee Relations
- Ensures adherence to global, regional, and local HR policies and employment laws.
- Must be fully knowledgeable in U.S. and Colorado‑specific employment laws and regulations, applying them consistently across Lakewood and Littleton.
- Maintains awareness of domestic and international HR requirements and ensures consistent application across sites.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to the VP, Global HRBPs and is a member of the Global HRBP leadership team.
- Collaborates closely with HR COEs and regional HR teams to ensure globally aligned, locally relevant HR solutions.
- Represents Terumo BCT within the broader Terumo global HR community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR Management, or related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Direct experience working in or supporting manufacturing environments—must demonstrate a hands‑on, floor‑engaged approach.
- Prior experience managing and developing HRBPs or HR teams, with demonstrated success building capability, elevating performance, and shaping team culture.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Colorado employment laws and regulations required.
- International HR experience or exposure to multiple markets preferred.
- Depth in at least two areas: HRBP leadership, Organizational Development/Change Management, Total Rewards, Talent Management/Acquisition, or HR Operations.
Competencies and Skills
- Instills Trust - Demonstrates integrity and models Terumo Values.
- Business Acumen – Understands operational drivers, financial levers, and global business dynamics.
- Organizational Acumen – Navigates complex, matrixed environments with cultural awareness.
- Leading and Developing Others - Builds high‑performing teams and develops HR talent across geographies.
- Strategic Mindset and Drive for Results - Ability to think strategically and conceptually with attention-to-detail to effectively implement plans. Ability to drive change and manage multiple projects and programs.
- Collaboration and Influence - Builds strong relationships across functions, regions, and levels.
- Influencing Others - strong cross-functional collaboration, influencing and communication skills.
- Culture Fit – Thrives in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment; flexible to travel and work across time zones.
- Potential - has the learning agility and leadership potential to grow into other HR leadership roles in the long-term future (i.e., outside of global/region/business).
An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.
LOCATION
Location: Lakewood, Colorado - Onsite (hybrid).
TRAVEL
Domestic and International travel up to 15%.
Physical Requirements
- Typical Office Environment requirements include reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting to 20 pounds.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Target Pay Range: $188,500.00 to $235,700.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base: 30.0%
We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from June 3, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.
At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
- Respect – Appreciative of others
- Integrity – Guided by our mission
- Care – Empathetic to patients
- Quality – Committed to excellence
- Creativity – Striving for innovation
We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segment: HR Manager, Human Resources Director, HR, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Human Resources, Healthcare
INTRODUCTION
At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.
We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.
With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, Human Resources – Global Operations is the strategic HR leader supporting Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Strategy teams, as well as providing direct HR leadership for the Lakewood and Littleton manufacturing sites. This role also oversees HR talent supporting factory operations in Costa Rica and Larne, ensuring globally aligned, locally relevant HR partnership across all operational locations.
This is an onsite role based in Lakewood, Colorado, requiring regular presence in the Littleton facility and close engagement with manufacturing teams on the floor. The Director leads a distributed team of HRBPs and must bring a proven track record of managing, developing, and elevating HR talent in complex, fast‑paced operational environments.
Reporting to the VP, Global HR Business Partners, this role is accountable for designing, aligning, and executing the People Strategy that enables associate engagement, organizational effectiveness, and talent outcomes that advance Terumo BCT’s operational and enterprise objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Strategic Business Partnering
- Serves as the HRBP for Global Supply Chain, Engineering, and Strategy leaders, shaping organizational priorities and enabling business performance through people strategies.
- Participates as a member of the Global Operations HR leadership team, ensuring alignment between enterprise HR priorities and operational needs across all manufacturing sites.
- Maintains a visible, hands‑on presence in manufacturing environments to understand operational realities and support leaders and associates effectively.
- Leads, coaches, and develops HRBPs, ensuring strong capability, consistent delivery, and a high‑performance team culture.
Talent Management
- Designs and drives a global talent strategy aligned to the People Strategy, ensuring robust succession pipelines, capability development, and talent mobility across all factory operations.
- Leads annual and cyclical talent processes, ensuring consistent application of frameworks and high‑quality outcomes across regions.
- Oversees talent development planning and ensures HRBPs are equipped to drive talent outcomes with their client groups.
Talent Acquisition & Employer Value Proposition
- Partners with Talent Acquisition to ensure strong pipelines for critical roles across manufacturing and technical functions.
- Strengthens the employer value proposition for operations‑related talent segments, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with market expectations.
Total Rewards
- Partners with the Total Rewards COE to implement compensation and benefits programs that support attraction, retention, and internal equity across all operational sites.
- Advises leaders on compensation decisions, job architecture, and market competitiveness.
Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness
- Coaches leaders and develops HRBPs to elevate leadership capability, organizational health, and team effectiveness.
- Partners with COEs and cross‑functional teams (Legal, Finance, Communications) to support organizational design, change management, and performance management processes.
Learning
- Ensures alignment and delivery of general learning programs across operational sites.
- Partners with functional experts to support technical and functional learning needs.
HR Operations
- Oversees HR service delivery across global and factory operations, ensuring consistent processes, efficient operations, and high‑quality associate support.
- Ensures payroll and core HR processes are executed accurately and in compliance with local requirements.
Safety, Health, and Wellness
- Partners with the global response team to support associate safety, productivity, and well‑being across all factory operations.
- Drives site‑level wellness and safety initiatives through local HR teams.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Partners with HR and business leaders to embed DE&I principles into talent processes, hiring practices, and leadership behaviors across operational teams.
HR Compliance & Employee Relations
- Ensures adherence to global, regional, and local HR policies and employment laws.
- Must be fully knowledgeable in U.S. and Colorado‑specific employment laws and regulations, applying them consistently across Lakewood and Littleton.
- Maintains awareness of domestic and international HR requirements and ensures consistent application across sites.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to the VP, Global HRBPs and is a member of the Global HRBP leadership team.
- Collaborates closely with HR COEs and regional HR teams to ensure globally aligned, locally relevant HR solutions.
- Represents Terumo BCT within the broader Terumo global HR community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR Management, or related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Direct experience working in or supporting manufacturing environments—must demonstrate a hands‑on, floor‑engaged approach.
- Prior experience managing and developing HRBPs or HR teams, with demonstrated success building capability, elevating performance, and shaping team culture.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Colorado employment laws and regulations required.
- International HR experience or exposure to multiple markets preferred.
- Depth in at least two areas: HRBP leadership, Organizational Development/Change Management, Total Rewards, Talent Management/Acquisition, or HR Operations.
Competencies and Skills
- Instills Trust - Demonstrates integrity and models Terumo Values.
- Business Acumen – Understands operational drivers, financial levers, and global business dynamics.
- Organizational Acumen – Navigates complex, matrixed environments with cultural awareness.
- Leading and Developing Others - Builds high‑performing teams and develops HR talent across geographies.
- Strategic Mindset and Drive for Results - Ability to think strategically and conceptually with attention-to-detail to effectively implement plans. Ability to drive change and manage multiple projects and programs.
- Collaboration and Influence - Builds strong relationships across functions, regions, and levels.
- Influencing Others - strong cross-functional collaboration, influencing and communication skills.
- Culture Fit – Thrives in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment; flexible to travel and work across time zones.
- Potential - has the learning agility and leadership potential to grow into other HR leadership roles in the long-term future (i.e., outside of global/region/business).
An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.
LOCATION
Location: Lakewood, Colorado - Onsite (hybrid).
TRAVEL
Domestic and International travel up to 15%.
Physical Requirements
- Typical Office Environment requirements include reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting to 20 pounds.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Target Pay Range: $188,500.00 to $235,700.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base: 30.0%
We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from June 3, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.
At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
- Respect – Appreciative of others
- Integrity – Guided by our mission
- Care – Empathetic to patients
- Quality – Committed to excellence
- Creativity – Striving for innovation
We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segment: HR Manager, Human Resources Director, HR, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Human Resources, Healthcare
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Global Director Job Market in Colorado
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global director jobs across Colorado.
- 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience across global or international operations
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional or geographically distributed teams
- Strong background in strategic planning, budgeting, and P&L management
- Proficiency with enterprise tools such as Salesforce, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field, with an MBA preferred
- Experience driving market entry, partnership development, or global expansion initiatives
Global Director Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How many global director jobs are there in Colorado?
There are 9+ global director openings in Colorado on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Denver, Boulder, and Broomfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Colorado hire.
How much do global directors make in Colorado?
Global directors in Colorado earn a median of about $131,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,310 for the lowest 10% to over $305,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Colorado cities have the most global director jobs?
Denver, Boulder, and Broomfield have the most global director openings in Colorado right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire global directors in Colorado?
Employers hiring global directors in Colorado include Arrow Electronics, Alvarez & Marsal, and Aspen Skiing Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote global director jobs in Colorado?
Yes. About 33% of global director openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Colorado metros.
How do I apply for global director jobs in Colorado?
You can apply to global director jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Colorado location, then apply to each one that fits.
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