Human Resources & Operations Manager

Company Overview

Volastra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage oncology biotechnology company based in New York City.Founded by Lewis Cantley, Samuel Bakhoum and Olivier Elemento, Volastra is focused on developing cancer therapeutics that exploit chromosomal instability (CIN) as a unique vulnerability of cancer. The company has grown since its founding in 2019 and now supports ongoing discovery efforts as well as a growing clinical organization.

Volastra most advanced pipeline medicines are 2 distinct inhibitors of KIF18A, a novel therapeutic target. The first medicine, VLS-1488 was internally discovered and will enter the clinic later this year for the treatment of advanced cancers.The second KIF18A inhibitor is sovilnesib, a clinical-stage KIF18A inhibitor licensed from Amgen earlier this year which will initiate another Phase 1 trial later year.

Volastra is financed by top US and European venture firms, including Arch Vemtures, Polaris, Vida, Droia, Catalio as well as from strategic investor Eli Lilly. In addition to venture funding, Volastra has a multi-year drug discovery collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb which leverages Volastra’s discovery platform to identify CIN-related synthetic lethal targets. The company has a world-class advisory board as well as a highly experienced senior leadership team.

The company operates out of office and laboratory space in West Harlem, New York City, within easy traveling distance of Columbia, Cornell, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and most other areas of the city, Westchester County, and New Jersey.

Please visit www.volastratx.comfor more information.

Our clinical-stage oncology biotech company is seeking a highly skilled professional to support a wide range of HR and business operations functions, ensuring these functions are running efficiently, effectively, and are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Reports to: Chief Business Officer

Responsibilities

Support the administration and implementation of HR services and business operations, including:

·HR administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files and HR databases
• Assist in the development of HR policies, incorporate them into the employee handbook, and ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Stay up to date with industry trend and best practices in HR and business operations

·Employee Relations and Engagement

• Serve as primary point of contact for employees’ questions and concerns
• Support and deliver employee engagement initiatives

·Benefits Administration

• Reply to employee inquiries around benefit plans
• Liaise with outsourced benefits provider to support benefits administration
• Administer and communicate employee benefit programs (including but not limited to healthcare, paid time off, and401k plans)

·Oversight of On Boarding and Off Boarding processes

·Training and Development support

• Coordinates training needs and program offerings to support employee development
• Coordinate and ensures completion of required company training

·Recruitment

• Lead process for all positions Director level and below

·Performance Management Administration

• Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of the performance management software or tools used by the organization
• Work with managers and employees in developing and implementing performance improvement plans
• Oversee and enhance company’s performance review process
• Develop/refine performance management systems that align with the organization’s objectives and culture

·Communications

• Work with external partner(s) and management team to support the implementation of Volastra’s communications plans internally and externally

·General Administration

• Assist controller with expense reporting and accounts payable monitoring and administration
• Support assigned facilities management activities

Qualifications

·Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organization Management, HR or a related field

·At least 5 years of experience in business or HR operations, preferably in biotech, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences

·Experience with HR tools and information systems

·Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a proven track record of working on cross-functional teams and driving results through direct contributions

·Organizational and administrative skills, with strong process orientation and attention to detail

·Problem-solving skills

·Experience with implementing process improvement initiatives and managing change

·Strong desire for career growth, taking on additional responsibilities, and white space opportunities to add value to an evolving organization

·Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Volastra is a team of dedicated individuals working to advance therapies for patients with cancer.As such, individuals will, from time to time, have the opportunity to work on projects and take on responsibilities that may fall outside his/her scope of work. The job is based in NYC. Hybrid work schedules are permitted with the understanding that significant in-person work will be required to accomplish the job responsibilities.