Experience

Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Head of Human Resources

  • Sep 2023 - Present


Fractyl Health

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Human Resources

  • Jun 2016 - Mar 2023

  * Reporting to CFO and CEO, built a world-class organization in a complex regulatory environment and fluctuating growth plans. * Supported the company's progression from research to early-stage commercialization in Europe/Germany. * As a trusted business leader to the executive team, designed the organization’s talent structure. * Managed full cycle talent acquisition and team, directly handling recruiting, metrics and budgets. * Supported the Compensation Committee of the Board… Show more * Reporting to CFO and CEO, built a world-class organization in a complex regulatory environment and fluctuating growth plans. * Supported the company's progression from research to early-stage commercialization in Europe/Germany. * As a trusted business leader to the executive team, designed the organization’s talent structure. * Managed full cycle talent acquisition and team, directly handling recruiting, metrics and budgets. * Supported the Compensation Committee of the Board in close partnership with CEO and CFO. * Built, implemented and administered performance, compensation and reward programs. * Implemented various HR operations and skills-development programs. * Directly handled confidential due-diligence efforts. * Lead the Human Resources team, planning and managing the group’s budget. Show less * Reporting to CFO and CEO, built a world-class organization in a complex regulatory environment and fluctuating growth plans. * Supported the company's progression from research to early-stage commercialization in Europe/Germany. * As a trusted business leader to the executive team, designed the organization’s talent structure. * Managed full cycle talent acquisition and team, directly handling recruiting, metrics and budgets. * Supported the Compensation Committee of the Board… Show more * Reporting to CFO and CEO, built a world-class organization in a complex regulatory environment and fluctuating growth plans. * Supported the company's progression from research to early-stage commercialization in Europe/Germany. * As a trusted business leader to the executive team, designed the organization’s talent structure. * Managed full cycle talent acquisition and team, directly handling recruiting, metrics and budgets. * Supported the Compensation Committee of the Board in close partnership with CEO and CFO. * Built, implemented and administered performance, compensation and reward programs. * Implemented various HR operations and skills-development programs. * Directly handled confidential due-diligence efforts. * Lead the Human Resources team, planning and managing the group’s budget. Show less



Sarepta Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Human Resources

  • Jun 2013 - May 2016

  * As a key member of the HR team, supported the successful transition of headquarters from OR to MA. * Expanded HR operations for global scalability. * Provided business-partner support to executives for talent management in a fast-changing and complex regulatory & business environments. * Supported CFO and GC through leadership change management. * Partnered with cross-functional teams through organizational restructuring efforts. * With the support of the HR team… Show more * As a key member of the HR team, supported the successful transition of headquarters from OR to MA. * Expanded HR operations for global scalability. * Provided business-partner support to executives for talent management in a fast-changing and complex regulatory & business environments. * Supported CFO and GC through leadership change management. * Partnered with cross-functional teams through organizational restructuring efforts. * With the support of the HR team, successfully transitioned HR operations for commercial-readiness. * Prepared materials and presentations for Compensation Committee matters. * Managed and mentored assigned team members. Show less * As a key member of the HR team, supported the successful transition of headquarters from OR to MA. * Expanded HR operations for global scalability. * Provided business-partner support to executives for talent management in a fast-changing and complex regulatory & business environments. * Supported CFO and GC through leadership change management. * Partnered with cross-functional teams through organizational restructuring efforts. * With the support of the HR team… Show more * As a key member of the HR team, supported the successful transition of headquarters from OR to MA. * Expanded HR operations for global scalability. * Provided business-partner support to executives for talent management in a fast-changing and complex regulatory & business environments. * Supported CFO and GC through leadership change management. * Partnered with cross-functional teams through organizational restructuring efforts. * With the support of the HR team, successfully transitioned HR operations for commercial-readiness. * Prepared materials and presentations for Compensation Committee matters. * Managed and mentored assigned team members. Show less



Charles River Development

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• SR Manager, HR - Business Partnership, Compensation and HR Programs

  • May 2011 - May 2013

  * Identified gaps in HR programs, proposed, and implemented improvements to optimize operations and improve engagement. * Partnered with CFO to successfully administer performance and compensation programs. * Provided business partnership to top management resulting in effective organizational planning. * Oversaw onboarding and employee lifecycle programs that resulted in the successful integration of new talent. * Managed and mentored direct report. * Identified gaps in HR programs, proposed, and implemented improvements to optimize operations and improve engagement. * Partnered with CFO to successfully administer performance and compensation programs. * Provided business partnership to top management resulting in effective organizational planning. * Oversaw onboarding and employee lifecycle programs that resulted in the successful integration of new talent. * Managed and mentored direct report.



Trinity Partners

• Sweden
• Financial Services

• Director, HR

  • Oct 2007 - May 2011

  * Reporting to Founder, supported 2 uniquely-focused divisions with different business structure, goals and talent needs. * Led talent acquisition and extensive college recruiting efforts that met aggressive growth goals. * Provided business partnership and employee relations support contributing to creating a high-performing team. * Managed HR operations, implementing improvements that supported the firm’s expansion efforts. * Oversaw performance and compensation programs. *… Show more * Reporting to Founder, supported 2 uniquely-focused divisions with different business structure, goals and talent needs. * Led talent acquisition and extensive college recruiting efforts that met aggressive growth goals. * Provided business partnership and employee relations support contributing to creating a high-performing team. * Managed HR operations, implementing improvements that supported the firm’s expansion efforts. * Oversaw performance and compensation programs. * Managed and mentored HR team. Show less * Reporting to Founder, supported 2 uniquely-focused divisions with different business structure, goals and talent needs. * Led talent acquisition and extensive college recruiting efforts that met aggressive growth goals. * Provided business partnership and employee relations support contributing to creating a high-performing team. * Managed HR operations, implementing improvements that supported the firm’s expansion efforts. * Oversaw performance and compensation programs. *… Show more * Reporting to Founder, supported 2 uniquely-focused divisions with different business structure, goals and talent needs. * Led talent acquisition and extensive college recruiting efforts that met aggressive growth goals. * Provided business partnership and employee relations support contributing to creating a high-performing team. * Managed HR operations, implementing improvements that supported the firm’s expansion efforts. * Oversaw performance and compensation programs. * Managed and mentored HR team. Show less



Development Alternatives, Inc.

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, HR

  • Aug 2004 - Sep 2007

  * Helped navigate the organization through multiple HR leadership changes. * Provided HR Generalist support to assigned teams, effectively addressing complexities in remote international locations. * Helped navigate the organization through multiple HR leadership changes. * Provided HR Generalist support to assigned teams, effectively addressing complexities in remote international locations.



iBasis, Inc.

• United States

• Director, HR

  • Jun 2000 - Oct 2003

  * As an HR Generalist, effectively supported strategic headcount plans, from aggressive growth plans to mergers & acquisitions to downsizing efforts. * Project managed restructuring efforts. * Accepted expanded HR responsibilities as the company shifted operational plans, managing all related work-streams. * Effectively provided business partner support to all groups that directly impacted employee retention during industry downturn and challenging financial environment. * As an HR Generalist, effectively supported strategic headcount plans, from aggressive growth plans to mergers & acquisitions to downsizing efforts. * Project managed restructuring efforts. * Accepted expanded HR responsibilities as the company shifted operational plans, managing all related work-streams. * Effectively provided business partner support to all groups that directly impacted employee retention during industry downturn and challenging financial environment.



Boston Scientific

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Compensation and HRIS Analyst

  • Feb 1999 - Jun 2000

  * A member of the Compensation & HRIS teams, supported the centralization of HRIS and compensation systems worldwide, allowing for smooth tracking and administration. * Developed shared competitive compensation and benchmarking mechanisms that allowed consistency across various groups. * A member of the Compensation & HRIS teams, supported the centralization of HRIS and compensation systems worldwide, allowing for smooth tracking and administration. * Developed shared competitive compensation and benchmarking mechanisms that allowed consistency across various groups.



Multiple

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent HR Consultant

  • Oct 1997 - Aug 1998

  Centra Software, Inc. HR Representative 2/98 - 8/98 NEN Life Science Products (Perkin Elmer Life Sciences): Manager, HRIS and Payroll Systems 10/97 - 1/98 Centra Software, Inc. HR Representative 2/98 - 8/98 NEN Life Science Products (Perkin Elmer Life Sciences): Manager, HRIS and Payroll Systems 10/97 - 1/98



Cascade Communications, Corp.

• Sr. HR Representative and HRIS Manager

  • Oct 1994 - Oct 1997

  * Successfully supported the execution of aggressive plans resulting in the company's growth by ~85%+ over a 3.5-year period. * Provided business partner support to global salesforce. * Conducted compensation planning, HRIS management and new hire onboarding that directly supported high retention rates. * Successfully supported mergers and acquisition efforts and the integration of 2 companies. * Supervised HR team member. * Successfully supported the execution of aggressive plans resulting in the company's growth by ~85%+ over a 3.5-year period. * Provided business partner support to global salesforce. * Conducted compensation planning, HRIS management and new hire onboarding that directly supported high retention rates. * Successfully supported mergers and acquisition efforts and the integration of 2 companies. * Supervised HR team member.