Experience

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  Innoviva

  • Waltham, Massachusetts

  • Chief People Officer

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Waltham, Massachusetts

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  Beta Bionics

  • Concord, MA

  • Chief People Officer

    • Mar 2021 - Dec 2022
    • Concord, MA

    Public benefit and Certified B Corp medical technology company focused on type 1 diabetes.Trusted advisor to CEO as first company CPO rapidly growing organization to 163 employees; tasked with building out and hiring team to prepare for FDA approval and commercialization. Led HR team to quickly construct a people-centric HR footprint to support key business strategies. Directed HR strategy, talent acquisition, performance management, leadership guidance/coaching, total rewards, board planning/executive compensation, and change management.▪ Established mission, vision, values, and key company objectives in partnership with leadership team.▪ Coached leadership during CEO transitions and redesign of leadership team; including transition of several executives.▪ Achieved <1% offer decline rate during rapid hiring phase after launching talent acquisition strategy, programs, and practices.▪ Evolved pay-for-performance culture and programs as Compensation Committee lead. Managed executive compensation and revamped enterprise compensation programs, including short-term and long-term incentive compensation.▪ Launched leadership development and communication effectiveness model; introduced Insights Discovery methodology and leadership team assessment.▪ Led 50% workforce RIF following new CEO/CFO leadership changes and organizational restructuring.

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  MorphoSys AG

  • Boston, MA

  • Senior Vice President, Head of US Human Resources

    • Jul 2019 - Mar 2021
    • Boston, MA

    Global biopharmaceutical company focused on development and delivery of cancer medicines.Hired to build US organization and HR function for rapidly growing business that was preparing oncology drug for FDA approval and commercial launch. Led HR team in constructing talent acquisition strategy, establishing US practices and policies, driving employee retention and engagement strategies, and leading change management initiatives.▪ Oversaw rapid hiring of 100+ during 6-month intense commercial build, occurring before and during COVID.▪ Provided leadership, coaching, and support to organization; navigated through many dynamic, complex leadership changes.▪ Managed HR COVID-19 response, including return policies, testing protocols, and remote work and training initiatives.

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  Boston Heart Diagnostics

  • Framingham, MA

  • Vice President, Head of Human Resources

    • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
    • Framingham, MA

    Diagnostics company focused on treating cardiovascular diseases.Recruited by former business leader to build HR strategy for company after business realignment and RIF. Strategy included employee reengagement, key talent retention, and culture improvement initiatives. Led HR service delivery, including planning, leadership development, L&OD, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and performance management.▪ Facilitated successful voluntary separation program during period of organizational restructuring.

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  HeartWare

  • Framingham, MA

  • Vice President, Global Head of Human Resources

    • Aug 2011 - Oct 2015
    • Framingham, MA

    Global public medical device company focused in cardiovascular.Built and led all HR practices, including strategic planning, organizational capability, talent acquisition & retention, performance management, L&OD, leadership development, employee communications, total rewards management, and employee relations. Partnered with Board of Directors to manage executive compensation.▪ Supported rapid business growth from 200 to 600+ employees and $83M to ~$300M revenue in < 5 years by developing and implementing HR initiatives aligned with business strategy.▪ Grew HR team from 3 to 13 to support establishment and launch of value-added HR Service Delivery Model comprising HRBP and Shared Service infrastructures in Talent Acquisition, Compensation/Benefits, and L&OD.

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  Genzyme Genetics

  • Westborough, MA

  • Vice President, Human Resources

    • Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
    • Westborough, MA

    Advised senior executives as HR leader for $400M division with 1,900 employees in multiple labs across US; led and developed HR team of 13 that owned HR service delivery, including planning, strategy, L&OD, talent acquisition/retention, compensation, benefits, training, and performance management across 9 sites.

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  Genzyme Corporation

  • Cambridge, MA

  • Vice President, Human Resources

    • Sep 2001 - Dec 2010
    • Cambridge, MA

    Hired as Director of HR; elevated multiple times until divesture to LabCorp (2010). Led team of 5 in $600M matrixed division with ~600 employees in 3 units, each with multiple functional departments. Spearheaded several successful organizational restructure and redesign projects. Coached leaders on leadership effectiveness, organizational structure, workforce planning, compensation planning, conflict resolution, performance management, and employee relations.

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  First USA Bank a subsidiary of Bank One Corporation

  • Vice President, Human Resources

    • 1999 - 2001

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  Wyndham Hotels Corporation

  • Divisional Director of Human Resources

    • Oct 1995 - Apr 1999