Julia S. Nüesch, SPHR

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Monroe Township, NJ 08831

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Experienced Human Resources business partner with demonstrated success in talent management,

organizational development, management coaching and process development. Team leadership in multiple

environments and cultures. Strategy development and staffing planning. Design, development and

presentation of curricula for management training. Recruitment at all levels. Employee relations. Budget

responsibility. Mergers, acquisitions, and integrations. HR Department start up. Board of Director’s level

presentations. Compensation and Benefits.

Employment History

08/2008 –present

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Provided consulting services for small biotechs and start ups including benefits and HR policy development.

Conducted work transitions group for non-profit organization.

Managed annual performance appraisal process and RIF processes for a multi-site life sciences

organization

Provided leadership to document gathering process for M&A due diligence activities

Coached Senior Management through decision making on employee relations issues

01/2006 – 07/2008

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Pharmacopeia, Inc. – Princeton NJ

Responsible for Human Resources function for this growing, publicly traded drug discovery and development

organization. 175 employees and an HR staff of 2

Spearheaded a comprehensive upgrade of the Human Resources function. Conducted focus group

meetings with all company employees to gather information on current Human Resource performance

and internal customer satisfaction, determine opportunities for improvement in Human Resources

Operations and align critical Human Resources initiatives with the corporate strategic plan.

Led processes to develop Senior Management teams and coached individual Executives to greater

effectiveness. Conducted recruitment for Executives and managed retained search firm relationships.

Designed and implemented succession planning processes for Senior Management team members. Made

successful Board of Directors presentations to Compensation Committee.

06/2005 –12/2005

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Provided consulting services for small biotechs and start ups including benefits and HR policy development.

Managed process for Benefits vendor selection and open enrollment activities.

Negotiated with ERISA attorney to wind down 401(k) plans and transfer assets.

Coached Senior Management through decision making on employee relations issues

09/2001 – 05/2005

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Orchid BioSciences, Inc. – Princeton NJ

11/2002 – 05/2005

Responsible for Human Resources function for entire organization. Merged with Lifecodes in December

2001. Post merger the organization was 475 employees in US, UK and Canada. HR staff of 3 at corporate

headquarters and 3 Field HR Managers.

Provided HR support to executive team including individual coaching, team meeting facilitation, strategic

planning, and organizational development. Conducted recruitment for Executives. Managed Vendors.

Prepared and conducted employee policy education at all sites following the merger.

Reorganized the HR department for greater efficiency. Designated business partners for each business

unit. Managed AAP Plan preparation and roll outs.

9/2001 – 11/2002

Responsible for Compensation and Benefits functions.

Integrated 3 benefits plans and several compensation structures into one following the merger with

LifeCodes. Developed executive compensation plans, bonus structures, salary structures.

Managed a change of vendor and integration of three 401(k) plans. Conducted benefits plans negotiations

and new plan rollouts.

Developed unified standards for talent management across the entire company.

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS 04/1998 – 08/2001

ValiGen, NV – Newtown PA

4/2000 – 8/2001

In April 2000, Kimeragen merged with Valigene. The company grew from 100 employees in April of 2000 to

150 in August of 2001, with five locations in three countries (US, France, Germany). Responsible for HR

function for entire company

4/1998 – 4/2000

Responsible for the establishment of the Human Resources Department for Kimeragen, a small biotech

company. The firm grew from 35 employees at time of hire to 50 employees at the time of the merger.

Led recruitment programs for entry-level and experienced professionals in disciplines including

laboratory management, finance, and operations. Developed employee handbook and talent management

programs. Conducted all employee training programs in rollout.

Responsible for corporate HR after the merger. Managed international staff and facilitated integration

strategies.

Managed external PR vendor relationships in US and UK. Developed collateral materials, planned press

meetings and conference presentations.

09/1993 – 01/1998

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES - NICHE BUSINESSES

Laboratory Corporation of America - Research Triangle Park NC

Niche Businesses employ over 1,200 people in three states. Responsible for establishment and development

of the Human Resources department of 10 in support of these businesses.

Developed and conducted management and supervisory training programs.

Coached and counseled employees at all levels about managing career issues, developing effective work

styles, and integrating change management.

Developed strategic initiatives designed to reduce turnover and labor costs while enhancing quality of

performance.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR

08/1990 – 07/1993

American Reliance Insurance Company - Lawrenceville NJ

Primarily responsible for the recruitment of personnel and the processing of payroll for 300 Home Office

Employees.

Developed procedures for recruiting and orientation of new employees.

Administered 401(k) plan.

Managed performance management process.

Education

Masters level courses in Human Resource Management

Rutgers University Piscataway NJ

BA English/ Education

Houghton College Houghton NY

Professional Affiliations

Member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Member, Human Resources Management Association, Princeton, NJ

Member of World at Work (ACA)

Professional Certifications

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification maintained since 1998

Certificate in International Human Resources (SHRM)

Certificate in Strategic Decision Making and Human Resources from The Wharton School

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