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Head of People Development & Culture (m/f/d)

CompanyRedcare Pharmacy
LocationCologne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 20, 2026
About The Company
At Redcare Pharmacy, care comes first. As Europe’s leading online pharmacy – formerly known as Shop Apotheke Europe-, we combine innovative digital services with trusted pharmaceutical expertise to make healthcare more accessible, personal and supportive for millions of people across seven European countries. Our strengths in e-commerce, retail media and marketplace innovation support us in providing reliable services, seamless access and an outstanding customer journey across Europe. With headquarters in Sevenum, the Netherlands, distribution centers in Sevenum and Milan – and soon to be Pilsen -, as well as offices in Cologne, Berlin, Munich, Tongeren, Warsaw, Milan, Lille and Eindhoven, we are an international team of dedicated professionals. We believe in responsibility, collaboration and growth - and in welcoming colleagues who want to shape the future of online healthcare with us. Until every human has their health.
About the Role

Company Description

About Redcare Pharmacy:

As Europe’s No.1 e-pharmacy, Redcare Pharmacy is powered by passionate teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a healthy, collaborative work environment where every employee feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision “Until every human has their health”. If you’re seeking a career that offers purpose and aligns with your values, join us and begin your #Redcareer today.

Job Description

About the role:

You will take a leading role in shaping and scaling the People & Culture function at Redcare Pharmacy across areas such as Change Management, Talent & Performance, Leadership Development; and Learning. Operating in a matrix organization, you will report into the HR Director and you will work closely with your HR counterparts; Managing Board and senior business stakeholders. As you build and develop your team over time, you will establish the frameworks and interventions needed to drive sustainable transformation. In doing so, you will play a key role in strengthening overall organizational effectiveness.

The internal job title of the role is Associate Director, People & Culture.

 

About your tasks:

  • Drive and shape end-to-end transformation and change initiatives, from organizational design to cultural integration, enabling leaders to successfully navigate and implement change
  • Design and evolve performance management and talent development frameworks that strengthen succession planning, capability building, and long-term business impact
  • Build and implement a leadership development landscape that empowers leaders to actively drive transformation and foster high-performing teams
  • Partner closely with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders to translate business strategy into organizational structures, skills, and capabilities
  • Lead and grow a high-impact People & Culture team, fostering a builder mindset and continuously developing approaches to employee experience and engagement

Qualifications

About you:

  • Proven experience in Leadership Development and People & Culture within complex, international corporate environments, with a strong focus on organizational development and transformation
  • Strong track record in change management, leadership development, and performance frameworks, ideally in scaling organizations
  • A builder mindset with the ability to create, shape, and implement structures and concepts in evolving environments
  • Experience working with modern HR systems (e.g. Workday or similar) and strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into action
  • Strong track record of influencing and aligning senior stakeholders, including Managing Board level, with the ability to translate ideas into action and successfully deliver impactful initiatives

Additional Information

About your benefits: 

In order to provide you with the best possible support for your individual needs - whether it‘s living a healthy life, having enough time for your family, or developing your skills - we offer a wide range of different, site-specific benefits: 

  • Corporate pension plan: We offer a company pension scheme and have a dedicated external consultant to offer you the best guidance and advice. 

  • Personal development: Grow! We support and encourage your leadership development through various in- and external trainings. 

  • Mental Health: Get quick and professional help from psychologists of nilo if you feel overwhelmed in private or professional life. Anonymous and free of charge. 

  • Mobility: We provide our employees with a fully costed Deutschland Ticket which can be used at any time. 

  • Vacation: 30 days paid vacation per annum (plus another day on Rosenmontag) and the option to take unpaid vacation of up to 10 days (after one year working with us). 

  • Sports: Stay healthy. Profit from a membership (M) package at Urban Sports Club, so that you can take advantage of a huge variety of sport offers.

  • Employee discount: You get a 10 % employee discount on all over the counter, beauty and personal care products in our online store & 20 % discount on nu3.

  • Redcare events: We promote teambuilding through creative team events, and celebrate our successes together at regularly scheduled parties.

  • Redcare Department : HR
  • Remote Type: Human Resources
  • Key Skills
    Change ManagementTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational DesignCultural IntegrationSuccession PlanningStakeholder ManagementEmployee EngagementWorkdayBusiness AcumenOrganizational Effectiveness
    Categories
    Human ResourcesManagement & LeadershipHealthcare
    Benefits
    Corporate Pension PlanPersonal Development TrainingsMental Health SupportDeutschland Ticket30 Days Paid VacationUnpaid Vacation OptionUrban Sports Club MembershipEmployee DiscountsTeam Building Events
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Lead the People & Culture function by shaping frameworks for change management, talent development, and leadership growth. Partner with senior stakeholders to align organizational structures and capabilities with the overall business strategy.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    10+
    💼Company Size
    1228
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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