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SalaryAbout Aura:
At Aura, our mission is to develop a new class of oncology targeted therapies that deliver meaningful therapeutic benefit to a range of cancer indications with high unmet need in which we believe we can establish a new standard of care. We are driven by our passion and commitment to science and the patients battling cancer who are relying on us to pioneer these new therapies.
We are focusing the initial development of our VDC technology platform to treat tumors of high unmet need in ocular and urologic oncology. AU-011, our first VDC candidate, is being developed for the first line treatment of primary choroidal melanoma, a rare disease with no drugs approved. Beyond primary choroidal melanoma, we are developing AU-011 in additional ocular oncology indications, including choroidal metastases. Leveraging our VDCs’ broad tumor targeting capabilities, we also plan to initiate a clinical program in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, or NMIBC, our first non-ophthalmic solid tumor indication.
Summary:
The Senior Vice President of Human Resources reports directly to Aura Biosciences CEO, and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position serves as strategic partner at all levels and helps set the vision and leadership for Aura Biosciences. This role will serve as a strategic partner to the organization and will provide guidance and insight at all levels, particularly those focused on organizational culture, employee engagement, change management, compensation, workforce planning, talent management and talent acquisition. This individual will champion and promote a positive organizational culture aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Aura Biosciences.
Responsibilties:
- Works collaboratively with the CEO and SLT in supporting overall company objectives.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive internal communications strategy, including organizational change initiatives and communications plans.
- Provides leadership and guidance to HR functions: talent acquisition, succession planning, retention, evaluations, training, leadership development, compensation, benefits, and wellbeing.
- Create an engagement strategy, including an appropriate total rewards structure, as well as development opportunities to incentivize employees.
- Works closely with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and compensation consultants on executive compensation as well as the compensation for all employees.
- Develop and lead effective leadership and talent development programs that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Ensure the appropriate evolution of the organizational structure to reflect current and future needs of the company.
- Promote Aura Biosciences culture and values, and ensure they are fostered as the company grows.
- Proposes new or amended policies and procedures to ensure the objectives of the organization are effectively met.
- Implement HR metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR.
- Keeps apprised of multi-state changing laws, regulations, standards, and employment requirements.
- Manage HR budget.
Qualifications:
- 15 plus years’ experience in HR leadership roles with demonstrated success in a fast paced, innovative biotech/life sciences company.
- BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required. An MBA or related Masters’ degree preferred.
- Experience leading the HR function and working with executive leadership, with an established track record delivering results.
- Experience in designing compensation strategies to engage employees, including base, bonus, and various equity strategies.
- Experience working with Compensation Committee and Board of Directors required.
- Deep and broad knowledge of HR processes such as workforce planning, performance management, talent reviews and change management.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a challenging environment.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
*This is a Hybrid role with on-site requirements in our Boston office*
