Lauren C.

Strategic HR executive who builds and scales human capital functions — spanning organizational transformation, talent development, total rewards, and employee relations — across diverse industries. A rare combination of CHRO-level leadership, operational business experience, and employment law expertise, with a track record of building leadership teams, leading digital transformation, and aligning people strategy with business growth. Focused on modernizing HR service delivery through systems and process optimization. Recent experience has inlcuded: o Developed and executed a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with the company's strategic goals and business model as a CRO. o Partnered with the executive team to provide insight on organizational design, talent strategy, and succession planning to enable the company to scale effectively. o Drove initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the life sciences sector. o Led talent acquisition strategies to attract highly specialized nonclinical / clinical, scientific, and regulatory professionals in a competitive market. o Oversaw the development and implementation of programs for leadership development, skills training, and career progression tailored to the CRO's scientific and operational needs. o Implemented and managed robust performance management systems to ensure individual and team alignment with organizational objectives. o Built compensation philosophy adapted to market and industry realities; executed broad compensation studies and managed implementation of appropriate adjustments, including all budgeting, leader training, communications.