Vice President, Talent Management

MDWerks Inc.

Transformational leader designing and leading a talent strategy for a biopharmaceutical company transitioning to commercial enterprise. Inspire, develop, and retain exceptional talent for life-changing therapies.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

develop and execute a comprehensive talent strategy aligned to the company's commercial launch priorities and long-range business plan
serve as a thought partner and advisor to the executive leadership team on all matters related to people, organizational design and workforce planning
lead a high-performing talent team, establishing clear roles, accountabilities and a culture of excellence within the function
establish talent metrics, KPIs and dashboards that provide data-driven insights to inform business decisions and demonstrate ROI of talent investments
architect and lead a proactive, full-cycle talent acquisition function capable of scaling rapidly to support commercial launch hiring across commercial, medical affairs, market access and G&A functions
champion and amplify a compelling employer brand that distinguishes Mineralys in a competitive biotech talent market
design a remote-first onboarding experience that intentionally builds cultural connection, peer relationships and role clarity in the absence of daily physical presence
oversee the design of a modern performance management philosophy balances accountability with growth, grounded in regular feedback, meaningful coaching conversations and a shared commitment to continuous development
own the end-to-end employee experience with a relentless focus on creating an environment where talented people choose to do their best work
design and administer engagement surveys, pulse checks and listening mechanisms that generate actionable insight; ensure leaders are equipped and accountable to act on feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive HR/talent leadership experience, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role
Demonstrated experience building or significantly scaling a talent function within a life sciences, biotech, or biopharma organization
Experience supporting or leading talent strategy through a major organizational inflection point
Proven track record of designing and implementing talent acquisition functions that successfully hired across commercial, scientific and operational functions under time pressure
Deep expertise across the full talent lifecycle: acquisition, onboarding, performance management, development, engagement and retention
Demonstrated experience building or leading a hub-based remote or fully distributed workforce, with a track record of maintaining high engagement, performance and retention in a virtual environment
Data-driven mindset with proficiency in HRIS platforms and people analytics tools
Exceptional communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to inspire and align diverse audiences
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Familiarity with field force hiring (sales, MSLs, market access) and the compliance considerations unique to pharmaceutical commercial organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, time off and 401K
participating in Mineralys incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent strategytalent acquisitionperformance managementemployee engagementpeople analyticsHRIS platformsonboardingworkforce planningKPI developmentdata-driven insights

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational designcoachingcollaborationcultural connectionaccountabilityinspirationrelationship buildingcontinuous development

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree in Human Resourcesadvanced degree in Organizational Psychologyadvanced degree in Business Administration