Vice President Human Resources (Biotech)

Meet Life Sciences; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering biotech firm as the Vice President of Human Resources, where you'll shape the people strategy during a transformative growth phase. This high-impact role requires collaboration with executive leadership to foster a mission-driven culture. With a focus on talent strategy, organizational design, and employee engagement, you will lead a dedicated HR team in a dynamic environment that values innovation and progress. If you have a strong background in HR leadership within biotech or pharma, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in biotech or pharma.
• Experience working with executive teams and boards in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with company growth.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing HR team.
• Oversee HR operations including talent acquisition and employee relations.

Skills

HR Leadership

Talent Strategy

Organizational Design

Employee Engagement

Leadership Development

DE&I Initiatives

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Vice President Human Resources (Biotech)

Vice President Human Resources (Biotech)

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San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Please note that only candidates with biotech/pharma experience will be considered at this time.

We’re excited to be partnering exclusively with a high-growth, pre-IPO biotech company in the Bay Area that’s redefining innovation in the life sciences space. They’re now seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to join their executive team and play a key role in shaping the company’s people strategy during a critical stage of growth.

About the Role:

As the VP of HR, you’ll lead the full spectrum of Human Resources functions including talent strategy, organizational design, performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development. This is a high-impact, hands-on role requiring close collaboration with the C-suite and department heads to scale a mission-driven culture and support business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a people strategy aligned with the company’s growth trajectory and values
• Partner closely with executive leadership to provide strategic HR guidance and thought leadership
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing HR team
• Oversee HR operations, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and total rewards
• Support organizational change and ensure scalability of processes and culture through key inflection points
• Contribute to DE&I and culture-building initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in biotech, pharma, or high-growth tech/life sciences
• Proven experience working with executive teams and boards
• Background in building and scaling HR in a growing or pre-IPO environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a strategic, business-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working onsite 3 days/week in the Bay Area

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to influence and lead during a pivotal stage of a company’s growth. You’ll be joining a science-driven, collaborative, and innovative environment that values people as much as it does progress.

Apply or reach out to [e-mail] for full company details!

All applicants and inquiries will be kept confidential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Human Resources, and Project Management

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Human Resources Services

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