Manager/Sr. Manager, Human Resources & Operations

Position:             Manager/Sr. Manager, Human Resources & Operations 
Department:    Operations
Location:            Westlake Village, CA (Hybrid)  
Reports To:       Senior Director, Human Resources & Operations

Position Summary

The HR & Operations Manager will serve as a strategic execution partner to the Senior Director, HR & Operations.  This position is responsible for partnering with scientific leadership teams on workforce initiatives and leading day-to-day HR operations.  This position will focus on ensuring operational excellence across all functional areas, including strategic leadership partnership, employee engagement, talent acquisition, compensation, performance management, employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, training & development, and benefits.  This position offers a hybrid schedule, typically requiring on-site presence as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leadership Partnership & Employee Relations. Serve as a trusted partner to managers on employee relations and performance management-related matters. Coach and advise leaders on resolving complex employee relations matters in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Performance Management. Proactively engage in performance management: train the people managers on how to do efficient performance management, support people managers when cases happen, and further develop the performance management process.
• Talent Acquisition. Lead the recruiting process by ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience and develop diverse sourcing channels to attract talented individuals to meet company recruitment targets. Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and external recruiting resources.
• Training & Development. Oversee training programs and coach and develop managers to maintain a high-performing team in alignment with the company values. Evaluate and identify T&D process gaps and make recommendations for improvement to continue to strengthen talent capabilities.
• Culture & Engagement. Recommend and implement strategies to build and maintain a strong company culture, encourage employee engagement, and improve communication channels, with a focus on providing a great employee experience and retaining talented individuals.
• Multi-State Operational Compliance. Assess, develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, employee handbook, and compliance practices in accordance with federal and multi-state regulations.  Stay up to date with laws in approximately 15+ states, ensuring compliance with regulations related to leave of absence, training requirements, and other related policies and procedures.
• HR Systems. Oversee HR data integrity within internal systems and prepare reports and analytics to help inform business decisions. Partner with cross-functional scientific teams to enforce strict documentation of training records in LMS to ensure continuous readiness for audits by regulatory agencies (i.e., FDA).
• Compensation & Benefits. Analyze trends in compensation, equity, and benefits; research and propose competitive incentive pay programs. Evaluate current programs and recommend improvements to remain competitive in the industry.
• Onsite Leadership. Oversee Westlake Village office operations, including safety, managing supply inventory, office maintenance, and continuously build and maintain a positive, efficient, and compliant working environment for employees.
• Other. Support regular all-staff onsite meetings and team-building events; participate, lead, and/or manage HR projects and initiatives as they arise to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 8+ years of related experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state and federal law. HR Certification (CCP, SPHR, or PHRca) is a plus.
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adaptable to a start-up company’s culture, working with deadlines, and showing accountability.
• Experience partnering with Quality Assurance teams to build and maintain a compliant, inspection-ready workforce; experience with FDA audits is a plus.
• Excellent collaborator, who reaches across boundaries internally and externally to develop an extensive network of partnerships. Demonstrated ability to apply HR knowledge to resolve complex business challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity to consult with senior management and remain composed during periods of high pressure and ambiguity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, use good judgment, and influence positive outcomes.
• Experience managing and mentoring HR team members.
• Ability to pay close attention to details and manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively. 
• Self-directed work style, with the ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and deliver results with great customer service skills; action-oriented and operates with a sense of urgency.

Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000 

About Angitia

Established in June 2018, Angitia Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics for serious musculoskeletal diseases. Angitia is currently studying 3 biologic product candidates in the clinic for the treatment of osteoporosis, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), and spinal fusion. Leveraging the team's extensive experience and scientific acumen in novel drug development, Angitia is committed to providing groundbreaking therapies to satisfy key unmet medical needs. The founder and the core team members of Angitia are seasoned scientific leaders in new drug discovery, development, and management from both overseas and domestic large multinational companies. The company has built its headquarters in Westlake Village, CA, USA, and offices in Guangzhou, China, which is distinguished by world-class scientists with talents that are proficient in the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal diseases. The company is committed to serving patients in need by carrying out innovative science, including internal research and external collaborations with academics and global biopharmaceutical companies. We are seeking talented individuals who are innovative, ambitious, and great team players to join our vibrant group.

Learn more at www.angitiabio.com.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company match
• Company paid Long Term Disability Coverage
• Company-paid life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Telecommunication Monthly Stipend
• Work-From-Home Equipment Reimbursement