Head of HR - R&D and Finance

Job Details: Head of HR - R&D and Finance

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Job Requisition Name

Job Requisition Name Head of HR - R&D and Finance

Job Requisition No

Job Requisition No VN8481

Work Location Name

Work Location Name USA - Waltham

Worker Basis

Worker Basis Full Time

Worker Type

Worker Type Employee

Contract Type

Contract Type Permanent

Applications Close Date

Applications Close Date Aug 31, 2026

Purpose

We are seeking a Head of HR - R&D and Finance to serve as the strategic HR partner to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and their leadership teams. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, this role drives talent strategies that support business objectives, provides trusted business partnership, and helps embed BVI's people strategy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to the CTO, CFO, and their leadership teams, providing strategic business partnership and guidance.
• Lead talent initiatives across R&D and Finance, including workforce planning, senior-level hiring, succession planning, promotion reviews, and organizational design.
• Own the end-to-end talent strategy for the R&D and Finance functions.
• Lead annual performance management and talent review processes for assigned client groups.
• Partner with the Total Rewards team on compensation decisions and performance-related initiatives.
• Coach leaders through complex people matters and manage senior-level employee relations issues with sound judgment and discretion.
• Contribute as an active member of the HR Leadership Team, helping shape enterprise-wide people initiatives and the overall HR strategy across BVI.
• Drive continuous improvement in how HR partners with the business to deliver value and support organizational success.

Qualification

• Progressive HR career with prior experience in a senior HR Business Partner role supporting executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the leadership level while remaining hands-on in execution.
• Strong expertise across talent management, performance management, compensation partnership, and employee relations.
• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a strategic mindset.
• Results-oriented with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, make decisions, and drive outcomes.
• Experience within the medical device industry is preferred.

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