Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Patricia N. Manning, PHR

Waltham, MA / 617-***-**** / ********.*******@*******.***

Strategic Human Resources Leader in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, High Technology, and Medical Device Industries. Trusted member of Senior Management Teams providing leadership on organizational design, change management and culture development, aligning HR strategies with business objectives. Specialties include: Strategic Planning - Talent Acquisition – Employee and Leadership Development - Employee Relations Performance Management - Benefits - Compensation – Diversity and Inclusion - Organizational Effectiveness – Culture Development

EXPERIENCE

Manning HR Consulting Jan 2024 to Present

Sr. HR Consultant

Clients include: Solu Therapeutics (May 2023 to December 2023, JucaBio (Mar 2024 to Jun 2024) Lyra Therapeutics, Watertown, MA Oct 2021 to Apr 2023 Public Clinical-stage Biotech Company

Vice President, Human Resources

Created a full Human Resource function as the company’s first HR Leader. Streamlined processes and developed a comprehensive Performance Management System, Employee Self Service benefits tool and a Total Rewards package for the 60+ employee base. Hiring included C-Level, SVP and VP level roles in organizational structure for the Manufacturing Team. Led the HR Work Stream Team for the company’s lead program as it entered Phase III and prepared for commercialization.

• Progressive culture development and coaching methods for broad employee base.

• Implemented Leadership Training for mid and entry level managers utilizing Massachusetts training budget.

• Instituted the DiSC assessment tool as the resource for improved communications and performance levels.

• Revamped Lyra’s policies to align with current industry trends including PFML, Parental Leave and PTO. Genocea Biosciences, Cambridge, MA Jan 2014 to Aug 2021 Public Bioscience Vaccine Company

Vice President, Human Resources

Led the Human Resources function for the 80-person organization and developed and grew the HR department. Major talent acquisition accomplishments for scaling up staff across the company. Strategic input for culture, compensation, benefits, employee growth and development, and organizational design.

• Designed and implemented Performance Management process, total rewards programs, and leadership development, aligning corporate and department goals.

• Created the company’s Leadership Forum comprised of the direct reports of the Executive Team and department leaders, to work closely with Executive Team and employee base.

• Counseled and coached team for employee relations, employee development and performance issues.

• Fostered the creation of our Core Values – interweaving these values into the foundation of rewards, culture, processes, and policies.

• Created and led company’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee IntelligentMDx, Cambridge, MA Apr 2012 to Jul 2013 Medical Device manufacturer of molecular diagnostic tests Sr. Director of Human Resources

Facilitated the company’s substantial growth by successfully filling 40 positions within 1 year. Including critical Executive Management positions. A Member of the Executive Team, structuring the organization into a manufacturing environment with emphasis on Quality Management, Leadership Development, and culture definition.

• Implemented Performance Management Continuum with year-end and mid-year assessments. Achieved company goals and bonus requirements for the company annually.

• Realigned the compensation structure for all positions including Executive Management and provided updates and recommendations to the Board of Directors. Novomer, Inc., Waltham, MA Jan 2009 to Apr 2012

Clean Technology Company pioneering a family of high-performance plastics Director of Human Resources (Part-time role)

• Created policies and procedures to ensure alignment with Government practices.

• Developed a Performance Management structure to include accountability and progression.

• Hired technical staff at the R&D site in Ithaca, NY and for Benefits, Compensation and Employee Relations for Headquarters and Ithaca.

Surface Logix, Brighton, MA May 2004 to May 2010

Pre-IPO Research and Development Biotechnology Company Director of Human Resources

Directed the planning, development, implementation, and administration of human resource programs in the functions of Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Relations, Employee Development and Training, Employment Law, Immigration and Performance Management.

• Developed the Company’s strategy for its major hiring effort including the redesign of job descriptions, development of core competencies and interview techniques.

• Introduced a Leadership Development Program for all management levels of the company. Program provided a major improvement in communication techniques, conflict resolutions and performance.

• Coached Management Team on Employee Relations, Employee Development & Staffing needs through the successful transition of the company to the drug development phase. Phylos, Inc., Lexington, MA 2001 to 2003

Pre-IPO Research and Development Biotechnology Company Director of Human Resources

Led Human Resource functions including Employee Relations, Compensation Analysis, Training, Benefits, HR Budget, Recruitment and Retention. As a member of the Senior Management team, participated in the strategic development of Operations and Staffing Plans.

• Reorganized company infrastructure to incorporate new scientific direction.

• Developed a comprehensive training program for all levels of Management.

• Designed compensation strategy for Science Staff to align with the pharmaceutical market and company’s mission. Revised the Performance Management System to a focal review, changing criteria and adding new measurement tools.

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc., Tewksbury, MA 1999 to 2001

Manufacturer of anesthesia machines

Sr. Human Resources Manager

Member of a national 8-person Human Resources Department of this 1600 employee organization, areas of responsibility focused on Employee Relations and Staffing.

• Responsible for multiple geographic sites (Madison, WI, Tewksbury, MA and Louisville, CO) that included field Sales and Service Teams, required strong ability to communicate creatively and effectively.

• Provided guidance to site and field management and employees in the areas of employee relations, organization design and employee development.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Bentley University - SHRM Learning System Certification (2002 to 2004) Northeastern University - Certification (2004 to 2006) Professional in Human Resources Certification

HR Biotech Connect / MA Biotech Council /SHRM / NEHRA Panelist at National Bio HR Conference in Las Vegas and LEAP HR Conference in Boston Grief Counseling Volunteer at The Children’s Room, Arlington, MA

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