Vice President, People

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Vice President of People at Sight Sciences will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s people strategy to support its mission of transforming eyecare through innovative technologies. This role will drive organizational effectiveness, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure that Sight Sciences attracts and retains top talent in the medical device and healthcare technology sectors.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive People strategy aligned with business goals and company values.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on all people-related matters.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and performance.
• Provides change management coaching to successfully embrace opportunities of scale and growth.

• Culture & Values
  • In collaboration with the Executive Leadership team, cultivate and sustain a purpose-driven, inclusive, and high-integrity culture that reflects Sight Sciences’ mission and values.
  • Lead initiatives that reinforce employee connection, belonging, engagement and recognition across all levels of the organization.

• Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract and retain top-tier, diverse talent across all functions.
• Oversee leadership development, succession planning, and career pathing programs.
• Implement scalable learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and retention.

• Organizational Design & Workforce Planning

• Partner with senior leaders to optimize organizational structure and workforce planning.
• Drive change management initiatives to support business transformation and growth.
• Support Enterprise Risk Management Initiatives.

• Performance & Engagement

• Design and manage performance management systems that promote accountability and development.
• Lead employee engagement strategies and action plans to enhance satisfaction and retention.

• Total Rewards & Compliance

• Oversee global compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international labor laws and regulations.
• Prepare for and participate in board committee meetings to build out and enhance Executive Compensation.

• People Operations & Systems
  • Continuously evaluate and optimize HR systems, processes, and data analytics to support decision-making and scalability. Explore new ways of working.
  • Develop policies in line with the strategic goals of the organization.
  • Lead the People team, mentoring HR leaders and fostering a collaborative, high-impact function.

• Carry out all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations governing our business practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• 8 – 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the People / Human Resources domain.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams.
• Prior experience in MedTech and/or Life Sciences is a plus.

• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a data-driven mindset.
  • Deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee relations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels while maintaining a high level of integrity.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling highly sensitive information
  • Passion for building inclusive, values-driven, high-performing cultures.
  • Familiarity with HRIS platforms and modern HR technologies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing or sitting for long periods of time: may spend many hours in meetings or attending events, reviewing data, talking to employees and working on projects. This may require standing or sitting for extended periods, which can be physically demanding.  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel, mainly for internal meetings.

**Please note, we do not provide sponsorship at this time.**

The base salary range for this position is $201,782 - $331,499 (highly qualified) a year. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.