Chief People Officer

SriSai BioPharma • Frederick, MD

10d

About The Position

SriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions (SBS) is seeking a visionary executive to serve as Chief People Officer. This role will champion strategic planning, organizational transformation, and executive-level talent development to ensure SBS scales with intention, integrity, and innovation. As a trusted advisor to the founders, you will formalize our long-range goals, build people systems from the ground up, and drive alignment across HR, operations, d strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 7–10 years of senior-level experience in strategic planning, human resources leadership, or organizational development, ideally within start-up or growth-phase environments.
• Proven success in designing and scaling HR and strategic infrastructures, including performance systems, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent executive HR certifications preferred; additional certifications such as Prosci Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, or Strategic Workforce Planning are a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in executive advising, long-range planning, and cross-functional alignment between people, strategy, and business outcomes.
• Familiarity with HR technologies such as BambooHR or equivalent HRIS platforms, with practical experience in people analytics, DEI frameworks, and decision-making based on data and culture insights.
• Ability to translate organizational vision into actionable growth and talent strategies at the executive level.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or an Executive Master’s in HR, strongly focusing on strategic leadership, change management, and organizational effectiveness. Relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SBS’s senior-most HR executive, responsible for the entire employee lifecycle.
• Build a compliant and scalable HR infrastructure using BambooHR and other appropriate systems.
• Lead all areas of HR: performance management, total rewards, compliance, workforce planning, culture, and employee engagement.
• Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance, including Affirmative Action Plans, I-9, and COBRA.
• Guide the Executive Team in developing and implementing a 3-to-5-year strategic roadmap for SBS.
• Break down organizational vision into department-level tactical plans with KPIs.
• Establish a dynamic dashboard to monitor milestones, metrics, and executive accountability.
• Assess and optimize SBS’s current organizational structure.
• Build systems for leadership development, cross-functional communication, and decisionmaking.
• Drive operational alignment between HR, Finance, Quality, L&D, and Facilities departments.
• Define organizational talent gaps and lead executive recruitment (Director of Operations, Finance, etc.).
• Create SOPs for hiring, onboarding, and strategic workforce development.
• Build a career architecture and succession pipeline for emerging leaders.
• Use data analytics and predictive modeling to support organizational growth and performance.
• Support automation, data integrity, and actionable reporting across functions.
• Leverage systems like BambooHR, Power BI, and Tableau to inform strategic decisions.
• Act as an internal coach to managers and key personnel, elevating leadership across SBS.
• Champion SBS’s RICE values: Respect, Integrity, Customer-Centered and Excellence.
• Shape and sustain an intentional culture rooted in performance, accountability, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization that is improving lives through innovative biopharmaceutical solutions.
• Growth: Take on challenging projects that push the boundaries of technology and expand your skill set.
• Community: Join a team of dedicated professionals who value collaboration, compassion, and excellence.
• Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant workplace culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees