Vice President / Senior Vice President, Human Resources

The Vice President/Senior Vice President, Human Resources (HR) serves as the company's senior people leader and is responsibl e for developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that supports Latigo's business objectives , culture, organizational effe ctiveness, and gro wth plans. This role will serv e as a member of the executive leadership team
partner ing closely with executives, managers, and the Board of Directors .

The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on HR leader with experience
supporting high-growth biotechnology or life sciences organizations through significant organizational growth, commercial evolution, and major corporate milestones . This individual will be responsible for all aspects of  HR , including talent acquisition, organizational development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, HR operations, and culture development.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Leadership & People Strategy

- Develop and execute an integrated people and organizational strategy aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.

- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board on talent, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, workforce planning, and culture.

- Translate business priorities into organizational structures, workforce capabilities, and talent strategies that support long-term growth.

- Lead  change management, leadership effectiveness ,
and scalable HR infrastructure initiatives while maintaining an agile, mission-driven culture.

Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development

- Lead workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain exceptional scientific, clinical, technical, commercial, and corporate talent.

- Partner with leaders to define organizational needs, hiring priorities , and succession plans .

- Oversee recruiting processes, executive search activities, leadership development, coaching, performance management, and employee development programs .

- Strengthen management capabilities and organizational effectiveness across the company.

Culture, Employee Engagement & Communications

- Partner with leadership to strengthen and evolve Latigo's culture and values.

- Develop programs that foster employee engagement, collaboration, accountability, recognition, and high performance.

- Lead employee communications and change management strategies and employee feedback mechanisms

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

- Lead the design and administration of competitive compensation, equity, benefits, and recognition programs.

- Partner closely with the CEO, CFO /CB O , Board, and Compensation Committee on executive compensation strategy.

- Oversee compensation planning, incentive programs, equity administration, and benefits strategy
a nd market benchmarking

H R
Operations ,
Compliance & Governance

- Oversee employee relations, HR operations, compliance, HR systems, policies , and reporting.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

- Lead complex employee relations matters and manage external HR consultants and service providers

- Support Board and Comp Committee activities and ensure HR processes align with governance, risk management, and public company requirements.

Qu alifications :

Required

- Bachelor's degree in HR , Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

- 15+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience, including senior HR leadership roles.

- Experience leading HR within a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other innovation-driven organization.

- Demonstrated success supporting organizations through rapid growth, organizational change, and business transformation.

- Strong expertise across talent acquisition, org development, compensation & benefits, employee relations, performance management, HR operations, and employment practices.

- Experience partnering closely with executive leadership teams and Boards.

- Exceptional communication, influencing, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Preferred

- Advanced degree (MBA, MA/MS, or related field).

- Prior experience in a publicly traded biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.

- Experience supporting Comp Committees and Board governance activities.

- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar certification.