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Vice President, Human Resources

📍 San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

🧬 Pre-IPO Biotech | Exclusive Opportunity

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 reagan.holmes@meetlifesciences.com for full company details!

All applicants and inquiries will be kept confidential.

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