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Vice President, People & Culture

About the Company

Flourishing biopharmaceutical company

Industry Biotechnology

Type Public Company

Founded 2003

Employees 201-500

Categories

Biotechnology Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals Medicine Chemical Products (I/O) ADC ADCs Antibody Drug-conjugates (ADC) Autoimmune Disorders Biopharm Biopharma Biotech Bispecific Antibodies CD74 Cancer Cell-free Protein Synthesis Clinical Stage Drug Discovery Cytokine Based Imunno-oncology Endometrial Cancer FOLRa Folate Receptor Alpha I/O Linker Multiple Myeloma NHL Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Oncology Ovarian Cancer SSF STRO-001 STRO-002 South San Francisco Sutro War Heads XpressCF Platform

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, People & Culture to join its executive leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources operations, with a focus on talent acquisition, career development, engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness. This role requires a strong track record in building and scaling high-impact people functions within dynamic, growth-focused organizations. The VP will also be a key player in maintaining compliant, scalable, and people-centered HR policies and practices that support a high-performing, inclusive culture. Key responsibilities include evolving talent acquisition and retention practices, leading employment branding, and designing and implementing performance management and career development frameworks.

Candidates for the Vice President, People & Culture position at the company should have a Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or a related field, with a Master’s degree highly preferred. A minimum of 10 years of HR management experience, particularly in strategic talent management and team development, is required. The ideal candidate will have a background in leadership development, coaching, and experience with HRIS systems. Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP are highly valued. The role demands a professional with exceptional communication, project management, and interpersonal skills, as well as a proven track record in change management and organizational development. The VP will be expected to be a culture champion, shaping a “Best Place to Work” environment through DEI initiatives, and career pathing aligned with the company's mission and values.

Hiring Manager Title CEO

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Human Resources