Senior Director/Vice President, Human Resources

Company Summary:

Orbital Therapeutics aims to enhance global health by unleashing the full potential of RNA-based medicines (excluding small interfering RNA) to treat human disease in ways that were not previously possible. The company is building a first-in-kind platform at the intersection of RNA technology, delivery methods, data science and automation to develop an expansive portfolio of medicines, initially focused in the areas of vaccines, immunomodulation, and protein replacement.

Founded by experts in the fields of genetic medicine and RNA development and delivery, Orbital has an operational structure designed to harness the ingenuity of a deep and diverse team of scientists, drug developers and business leaders. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, where every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our mission. To learn more, please visit the company’s website at https://orbitaltx.com/.

Position Summary:

Orbital Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional who will partner with the CHRO and executive leadership team to provide strategic thinking on organizational effectiveness, performance and change management, talent development and translate those strategies and goals into HR priorities and initiatives to ensure a high level of engagement and support with and for the Orbital team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the leadership teams to support intermediate and long-term strategic plans for retention and employee development.
• Prepare reports for the senior leadership using business metrics and KPIs.
• Partner with CHRO to implement Orbital’s people strategy enabling achievement of team and organizational objectives and a positive team member experience.
• Monitoring key people analytics, identifying trends and opportunities for creating efficiencies, cultural norms around related disciplines.
• In collaboration with senior leaders, continue to evolve a culture of innovation, engagement, and empowerment.
• Develop a deep understanding of Orbital’s business operating model and how the team works to build a strategic partnership with senior leadership, function leaders, and HR colleagues.
• Ensure an effective approach to employee relations including team communication, team member engagement, conflict resolution, and provide counsel in employee relations issues partnering with legal counsel as warranted.
• Partnering with talent acquisition team, set the tone for growth in recruitment and building a positive employer brand.
• Create and execute strategies that engage, retain, and develop Orbital’s team members.
• Develop, implement, and interpret HR policies and procedures that align to company programs and guidelines.
• Encourage a workplace and an environment of inclusion, diversity and belonging that enables all team members to contribute to their full potential.

Qualifications:

• B.S./B.A. in business, Human Resources, or related field; M.S./MBA is preferable.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Human Resources handling complex issues in a fast paced, rapidly changing, highly technical, pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
• Strong executive coaching and influencing skills.
• Self-directed, well organized with strong leadership presence.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of HR functions (talent management, recruitment, total rewards, etc.)
• Proven ability to develop high levels of credibility and strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• High energy level, enthusiastic, positive, upbeat, “can-do” attitude.
• Expert level skills in communication, critical thinking and active listening required to deliver development and execution of tailored and impactful guidance that positively impact the organization and/or mitigate risk.
• Experienced strategic HR business partner.