Director of People at Visby Medical

San Jose, California, United States

Visby Medical Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
YesVisa
Biotech, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, along with a minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience across various functional areas. Experience supporting leadership teams and managing People programs at scale is essential. A Master's degree or MBA with a focus in Human Resources or Organizational Development, strong business acumen, experience in a regulated environment, and excellent analytical, data-driven, empathetic, and communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

The Director of People will partner with senior leaders to provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, team dynamics, and leadership development. They will lead core HR functions including talent development, employee engagement, performance management, and Total Rewards execution. Responsibilities also include driving performance excellence, collaborating on compensation and equity strategies, managing and improving HR systems and processes, supporting DEIB initiatives, providing data-driven insights on People metrics, coaching managers and employees, and acting as a cultural ambassador.

Skills

Talent Development
Employee Engagement
Performance Management
Total Rewards
HR Systems
Data Analysis
DEIB
Coaching
Leadership Development
Onboarding
Offboarding

Visby Medical

Provides rapid, portable PCR testing kits

About Visby Medical

Visby Medical specializes in rapid PCR tests for detecting infectious diseases, providing results in under 30 minutes. This is much faster than traditional PCR tests, which can take days. Their portable testing kits are designed for use in clinical and mobile lab settings, making them easily accessible. Unlike conventional PCR equipment, which is large and complex, Visby's tests are compact and instrument-free, fitting in the palm of your hand. The company primarily serves healthcare providers in the United States, focusing on delivering accurate and timely results to improve patient care. By minimizing wait times for test results, Visby aims to reduce patient callbacks and follow-up issues, addressing a significant challenge in healthcare. Their revenue comes from selling these testing kits, which are increasingly in demand due to the current global health climate.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$263.7MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays

Risks

Increased competition from emerging startups threatens Visby's market share.
Reliance on EUAs poses risk if regulatory standards change or are revoked.
Rapid production scaling might lead to quality control issues affecting reliability.

Differentiation

Visby Medical offers rapid PCR tests delivering results in under 30 minutes.
Their PCR tests are instrument-free and compact, fitting in the palm of a hand.
Visby's tests are highly accessible, deployable in clinical and mobile settings.

Upsides

Visby secured $1.8M from CARB-X for drug-resistant infection tests.
They raised over $135M in Series E to scale production and expand product menu.
Partnerships with community health centers enhance reach in underserved areas.

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