What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vice President, Human Resources position at Avenzo Therapeutics?
Job Title: Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Location: San Diego
Job Type: Full-Time
Who We Are
Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. (“Avenzo”) is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing the next generation of oncology therapies for patients. The company was co-founded in 2022 by Drs. Athena Countouriotis and Mohammad Hirmand (former CEO and CMO of Turning Point Therapeutics, respectively). With a proven track record in building and scaling biotech companies, our experienced management team is passionate about and committed to building a pipeline of potential best-in-class targeted oncology programs. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Vice President, Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support and align with the company’s overall business plan and strategic direction. The candidate will oversee all core HR functions, including talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards (compensation and benefits), employee engagement, HR operations (HRIS, budgeting), compliance, and employee relations. The candidate will also serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
Physical Demands
What We Offer
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $364,000 - $390,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors such as experience, education, skills, and competencies.
Avenzo is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sex stereotype, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Avenzo also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Notice to Search Firms/Third Party Agencies: Avenzo does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without an executed search agreement in place.
Location: San Diego
Job Type: Full-Time
Who We Are
Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. (“Avenzo”) is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing the next generation of oncology therapies for patients. The company was co-founded in 2022 by Drs. Athena Countouriotis and Mohammad Hirmand (former CEO and CMO of Turning Point Therapeutics, respectively). With a proven track record in building and scaling biotech companies, our experienced management team is passionate about and committed to building a pipeline of potential best-in-class targeted oncology programs. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Vice President, Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support and align with the company’s overall business plan and strategic direction. The candidate will oversee all core HR functions, including talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards (compensation and benefits), employee engagement, HR operations (HRIS, budgeting), compliance, and employee relations. The candidate will also serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.
Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of long-range HR strategies and practices that align with and support the company’s business objectives
- Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team on overall organizational strategy and workforce planning to drive company growth
- Serve as trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors to ensure strategic alignment between the company’s business strategy and talent strategy; partner with the CEO and the Compensation Committee of the Board to establish compensation and equity frameworks that align with performance and market competitiveness
- Establish scalable processes and programs to effectively recruit, onboard, develop, retain, and reward top quality talent at all levels across the organization
- Develop a comprehensive total rewards philosophy that links compensation, benefits and employee development to the company’s mission and values while driving engagement, retention and performance
- Partner with Finance on workforce planning, budgeting and headcount forecasting
- Build and optimize HR systems, processes, and analytics to support decision-making and operational efficiency
- Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions
- Direct and mentor a high-performing HR team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related area required (Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred)
- 20 years of experience, including at least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Proven experience partnering with CEOs, senior leadership teams and Boards to shape strategy, culture and organizational effectiveness
- Demonstrated track record of building and scaling HR functions to support organizational growth (pre- and post-IPO experience preferred)
- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at the executive level
- Collaborative with a proven ability to cultivate a high-performance culture across the organization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset
- Ability to travel as needed
Physical Demands
- Constant or continuous use of a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse to perform a variety of tasks
- Constant or frequent sitting, standing, or walking
- May lift and/or move objects of various weights
- Hybrid; on-site requirement Monday through Wednesday each week
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- Fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequently changing priorities
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus plan plus equity
- Medical insurance with 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage and 80% for family coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employer-funded Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-and Long-Term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
- Critical Illness and Accident insurance
- Time off, including 10 paid holidays, winter closure, paid vacation time and paid sick time
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $364,000 - $390,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors such as experience, education, skills, and competencies.
Avenzo is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sex stereotype, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Avenzo also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Notice to Search Firms/Third Party Agencies: Avenzo does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without an executed search agreement in place.
Salary : $364,000 - $390,000