VP, PEOPLE

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About Us

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

About Us

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Celebrating a Century : https : / / 100.scripps.edu /

POSITION TITLE : VP, People

Position Summary

Scripps Research is seeking an innovative, data-driven, and collaborative VP, People with a proven track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. The VP, People will serve as a leader across the organization, driving culture, communicating key messages, and embodying core values. The ideal candidate is experienced in life sciences, has had a broad range of responsibilities within the People function, and played a key role in effecting digital and organizational transformation.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Develop and implement a people practices strategy that aligns with the overall mission and strategy of the organization, driving innovative best practices and policies to foster a highly engaged and high-performing culture of success, accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
• Ensure comprehensive approaches to employee engagement, culture, and retention by refining compensation and benefits, career paths, succession planning, and learning and development opportunities.
• Act as a proactive strategic partner to senior leadership team to provide insights and problem solving on critical People issues to support their organizations’ objectives and key results.
• Foster a collaborative culture that reflects organizational values, attracts top talent, and advances engagement, effectiveness, and innovation.
• Develop and track key metrics (and goals) to measure effectiveness of People functions.
• Coach and mentor leaders to ensure organizational bench strength.
• Assess and identify key systems and resources to further the Institute’s digital transformation initiatives.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed / discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Compensaton

The expected hiring range for this position is $300,000 to $360,000 / annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

Scripps Research has partnered with Daversa Partners in the Search for a VP, People. To be considered, please submit your Cover Letter and Resume directly to Charlotte Clark at Charlotte@daversapartners.com

Comprehensive Benefits Include

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and / or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.

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Seniority level

Executive

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Full-time

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Human Resources

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