Osanni is Designed for Sight. We are creative & agile innovators, passionate about developing breakthroughs to save eyesight. At Osanni, we are creating a uniquely different biotech company with the talent and unconventional thinking to deliver therapies to prevent and reverse blindness caused by retinal diseases.

We focus where others aren’t. Retinal diseases are multi-factorial, so we are using our energy and ingenuity to navigate our own original path to address these sight-threatening conditions. Our approach to drug development brings creativity to science through design thinking. We are committed to tackling the toughest challenges and creating fundamentally different approaches to save vision. Our belief is that if we hold patients’ eyesight and physician practices as are our North Star, it will enhance our purpose, decision making, and our impact

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We are building a highly skilled and passionate team that truly enjoys the agility course of drug development and entrepreneurship. People are our greatest asset in achieving our ambitious mission at Osann

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Job Summ

aryThe Vice President, People & Culture will serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Business Officer, CEO and executive leadership team. This role is responsible for designing and leading a people-first organization that attracts, engages, develops, and retains world-class talent while enabling scientific excellence and operational sca

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As a key member of the Senior leadership team, the VP, People will shape and steward the company’s culture, values, and leadership behaviors. They will build scalable people systems and programs that support growth from early-stage to commercialization while ensuring compliance, equity, and a strong employee experience. This leader will balance strategic vision with hands-on execution and bring a deep commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where employees can do the best work of their care

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Key Responsibil

ities
People & Culture St

rategyChampion company culture, values, and employee experience, ensuring they are intentionally designed, clearly articulated, and consistently
lived.Partner with the executive team to align people strategy with business goals, scientific priorities, and growth
plans.Lead culture-building initiatives that foster employee engagement and embody Osanni v
alues.Act as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and change manag

ement.Talent Strategy & Workforce Pl

anningDesign and execute a comprehensive talent strategy encompassing workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and succession pla
nning.Build scalable hiring processes to attract top scientific, technical, and corporate talent in a competitive Bay Area m
arket.Ensure equitable, inclusive, and bias-aware recruiting and advancement prac
tices.Anticipate future talent and capability needs as the organization evolves through key inflection points (e.g., clinical milestones, commercialization, IPO/M&a

mp;A).Leadership & Employee Devel

opmentCreate and lead leadership development programs that build strong people managers and future execu
tives.Establish clear career frameworks, growth paths, and development opportunities across func
tions.Implement performance management practices that are continuous, transparent, and development fo
cused.Foster a culture of feedback, learning, and accountability at all levels of the organiz

ation.Employee Engagement & Expe

rienceDesign and deliver programs that drive high employee engagement, well-being, and conne
ction.Regularly assess engagement and organizational health through surveys and translating insights into a
ction.Ensure a best-in-class employee experience from onboarding through offboa
rding.Champion initiatives that support employee wellness, resilience, and work-life integr

ation.Total Rewards & HR Oper

ationsOversee the development and scaling of HR infrastructure, policies, and systems to support g
rowth.Ensure competitive, equitable, and scalable compensation, benefits, and equity programs aligned with biotech market bench
marks.Ensure HR policies, programs, and systems are compliant with federal, state, and local employment
laws.Lead HR operations, including HRIS, people analytics, and employee rela

tions.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

(DEI)Integrate DEI principles into all people practices, including hiring, development, promotion, and compens
ation.Partner with leadership to set measurable DEI goals and ensure accountab
ility.Foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and employees feel a strong sense of belo

nging.Change Management & Organizational

DesignLead organizational design and change initiatives to support rapid growth and evolving business
needs.Guide the organization through periods of transformation with clarity, empathy, and transpa
rency.Use data and insights to inform decisions related to structure, roles, and capabil

ities.
Required Skills and Bac

kgroundBachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field pre
ferred.Relevant HR or leadership certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, executive coaching credentials) are
a plus.12+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, with significant time in high-growth, venture-backed, or startup enviro
nments.Prior experience in biotech, life sciences, healthcare, or similarly complex, regulated industries strongly pre
ferred.Proven track record of building and scaling people functions in organizations undergoing rapid growth and
change.Experience serving as a senior advisor to CEO and executive
teams.Demonstrated success leading culture, engagement, and leadership development initi
atives.Strong ability to translate business strategy into people initiatives that drive r
esults.Deep passion for creating an exceptional, values-driven culture and employee expe
rience.Trusted, authentic leader with high emotional intelligence and executive-level communication
skills.Strong knowledge of HR operations, employment law, and people ana
lytics.Skilled in leading organizations through ambiguity, growth, and transfor
mation.Comfortable rolling up sleeves in an early-stage environment while building for
scale.Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, with the ability to lead difficult conversations though

tfully.
The expected base pay range for this position is $275,000 - $315,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or t

raining.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or vetera

n status.
We will provide an intellectually stimulating, collegial and fast-paced environment. If you are ready to be a part of designing the future of sight-saving therapeutics, then we are excited to hear

from you!

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