Senior Vice President, Human Resources

AVENZO THERAPEUTICS INC • San Diego, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. (“Avenzo” or “Company”) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation 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, Inc., 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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related area degree preferred (e.g., MBA) with 20+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in the life sciences industry or an equivalent combination of academic and industry experience
• 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

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
• Partner with the Legal team to ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations, manage workplace investigations, and drive policy governance
• Direct and mentor a high-performing HR team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence

Benefits

• Group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Voluntary insurance programs, including voluntary life, AD&D accident, and critical illness
• Company’s 401(k) plan
• Discretionary paid vacation time
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• 17 paid holidays each calendar year, including a winter closure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive