Human Resources Director
Connecticut Innovations, New Haven, CT, United States
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Come join First-in-Class Dermatology Drugs | Veradermics!
Veradermics is a dermatologist-founded, late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to address pervasive treatment challenges in highly prevalent aesthetic and dermatological conditions.
In October 2025, Veradermics announced the closing of an oversubscribed $150 million Series C financing with top-tier healthcare investors. The financing will enable Veradermics to advance the development of our lead candidate, VDPHL01, as an oral, non-hormonal treatment for men and women with pattern hair loss (PHL). We are currently conducting three Phase 3 clinical trials as we work to deliver potentially transformative solutions and aspire to redefine the standard of care in dermatology. Learn more here.
At Veradermics, we combine scientific rigor with a vision for impactful innovation to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients.
Why Work at Veradermics
You Can Be Part of a Meaningful Mission - Veradermics aims to become a leader in medical dermatology by bringing pharmaceutical innovation to the treatment of common skin conditions to improve the lives of patients.
Veradermics is Growing – Veradermics is a dynamic and growing company; we are advancing our VDPHL01 Phase 3 clinical trials and preparing for commercialization; PHL affects approximately 80 million people in the U.S. alone.
The Veradermics Culture – we are an innovative, collaborative, hard‑working and performance‑driven company that values the contributions of our employees and keeps our focus on patients.
We have been featured in Forbes, Allure, Marie Claire, Bazaar, Dermatology Times, the Slate, The New York Post, The Hartford Courant, The Kansas City Star, and other multi‑media platforms.
Position Overview The Director of Human Resources will develop, coordinate and implement the policies and operations of the human resource (HR) function, ensuring legal compliance and building and operating scalable HR systems that enable execution, accountability, and business performance.
The Director of Human Resources will partner closely with the Vice President of Human Resources, CFO, and General Counsel to ensure the company's HR infrastructure scales effectively alongside commercialization milestones and organizational growth.
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance
Execute end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, documentation, compliance)
Assess, recommend and manage HR systems, ensuring configuration integrity, approvals, and audit readiness
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws across a multi‑state workforce (I‑9, E‑Verify, employment documentation), applying best practices
Establish disciplined controls, documentation, and governance
Act as a thought partner to update corporate policies and procedures
Compensation, Payroll, Benefits Oversight
Partner with Finance to design and evolve compensation, leveling, equity, and bonus frameworks
Partner with key stakeholders to benchmark new and evolving roles
Provide governance oversight for salary adjustments and off‑cycle payroll activity
Oversee benefits implementation with external broker support
Maintain data integrity across payroll, HRIS, and financial systems
Talent Systems, Hiring Governance & Workforce Planning
Assist with developing job architecture, leveling frameworks, interview standards, and offer approval processes
Partner with Finance to reconcile hiring plans to workforce and budget models
Assist with hiring governance, internal equity, and quality standards
Coordinate with external recruiting providers
Employee Relations & Risk Management
Serve as a key point of contact for employee relations matters, applying sound judgment, consistency, and discretion
Ensure required compliance training (e.g., anti‑harassment, cybersecurity, etc.) is appropriately assigned, completed, and tracked
Partner with key stakeholders and legal counsel on complex or sensitive employee issues
Establish and ensure HR policies and practices protect the company while enabling high performance and clear expectations.
Candidate Profile | Who You Are
5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Prior experience with a proven track record as an HR contributor or manager in a scaling biotech or life sciences organization is preferred
Demonstrated experience scaling from early‑stage (~20–50 employees) through commercialization or significant growth
Strong preference for candidates who have supported public company transition or operated in a publicly traded biotech environment
Company Culture Veradermics is a small, tight‑knit, high‑performing team that works with urgency, positivity, and a deep sense of ownership. We set an exceptionally high bar for ourselves and seek someone who is energized by playing an integral role in a fast‑moving organization at a pivotal moment in our trajectory—bringing curiosity, clarity, and a drive to get things done at the highest level.
We value strong organization, thoughtful collaboration, and genuine investment in team success. Honest, direct communication is central to how we work and grow together. Accomplishing our collective goals will be fun but also complex.
Location and Travel
Hybrid. New Haven, Connecticut—this is a hybrid role that requires 1‑2 days per week in our New Haven office
Salary and Benefits Veradermics provides a comprehensive compensation package that includes a base salary, annual performance bonus eligibility, and access to the employee stock option plan. Robust benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefit matching, dependent care FSA, and unlimited paid time off.
Veradermics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
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Come join First-in-Class Dermatology Drugs | Veradermics!
Veradermics is a dermatologist-founded, late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to address pervasive treatment challenges in highly prevalent aesthetic and dermatological conditions.
In October 2025, Veradermics announced the closing of an oversubscribed $150 million Series C financing with top-tier healthcare investors. The financing will enable Veradermics to advance the development of our lead candidate, VDPHL01, as an oral, non-hormonal treatment for men and women with pattern hair loss (PHL). We are currently conducting three Phase 3 clinical trials as we work to deliver potentially transformative solutions and aspire to redefine the standard of care in dermatology. Learn more here.
At Veradermics, we combine scientific rigor with a vision for impactful innovation to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients.
Why Work at Veradermics
You Can Be Part of a Meaningful Mission - Veradermics aims to become a leader in medical dermatology by bringing pharmaceutical innovation to the treatment of common skin conditions to improve the lives of patients.
Veradermics is Growing – Veradermics is a dynamic and growing company; we are advancing our VDPHL01 Phase 3 clinical trials and preparing for commercialization; PHL affects approximately 80 million people in the U.S. alone.
The Veradermics Culture – we are an innovative, collaborative, hard‑working and performance‑driven company that values the contributions of our employees and keeps our focus on patients.
We have been featured in Forbes, Allure, Marie Claire, Bazaar, Dermatology Times, the Slate, The New York Post, The Hartford Courant, The Kansas City Star, and other multi‑media platforms.
Position Overview The Director of Human Resources will develop, coordinate and implement the policies and operations of the human resource (HR) function, ensuring legal compliance and building and operating scalable HR systems that enable execution, accountability, and business performance.
The Director of Human Resources will partner closely with the Vice President of Human Resources, CFO, and General Counsel to ensure the company's HR infrastructure scales effectively alongside commercialization milestones and organizational growth.
HR Operations, Systems & Compliance
Execute end‑to‑end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, offboarding, documentation, compliance)
Assess, recommend and manage HR systems, ensuring configuration integrity, approvals, and audit readiness
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws across a multi‑state workforce (I‑9, E‑Verify, employment documentation), applying best practices
Establish disciplined controls, documentation, and governance
Act as a thought partner to update corporate policies and procedures
Compensation, Payroll, Benefits Oversight
Partner with Finance to design and evolve compensation, leveling, equity, and bonus frameworks
Partner with key stakeholders to benchmark new and evolving roles
Provide governance oversight for salary adjustments and off‑cycle payroll activity
Oversee benefits implementation with external broker support
Maintain data integrity across payroll, HRIS, and financial systems
Talent Systems, Hiring Governance & Workforce Planning
Assist with developing job architecture, leveling frameworks, interview standards, and offer approval processes
Partner with Finance to reconcile hiring plans to workforce and budget models
Assist with hiring governance, internal equity, and quality standards
Coordinate with external recruiting providers
Employee Relations & Risk Management
Serve as a key point of contact for employee relations matters, applying sound judgment, consistency, and discretion
Ensure required compliance training (e.g., anti‑harassment, cybersecurity, etc.) is appropriately assigned, completed, and tracked
Partner with key stakeholders and legal counsel on complex or sensitive employee issues
Establish and ensure HR policies and practices protect the company while enabling high performance and clear expectations.
Candidate Profile | Who You Are
5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
Prior experience with a proven track record as an HR contributor or manager in a scaling biotech or life sciences organization is preferred
Demonstrated experience scaling from early‑stage (~20–50 employees) through commercialization or significant growth
Strong preference for candidates who have supported public company transition or operated in a publicly traded biotech environment
Company Culture Veradermics is a small, tight‑knit, high‑performing team that works with urgency, positivity, and a deep sense of ownership. We set an exceptionally high bar for ourselves and seek someone who is energized by playing an integral role in a fast‑moving organization at a pivotal moment in our trajectory—bringing curiosity, clarity, and a drive to get things done at the highest level.
We value strong organization, thoughtful collaboration, and genuine investment in team success. Honest, direct communication is central to how we work and grow together. Accomplishing our collective goals will be fun but also complex.
Location and Travel
Hybrid. New Haven, Connecticut—this is a hybrid role that requires 1‑2 days per week in our New Haven office
Salary and Benefits Veradermics provides a comprehensive compensation package that includes a base salary, annual performance bonus eligibility, and access to the employee stock option plan. Robust benefits package, including health coverage, retirement benefit matching, dependent care FSA, and unlimited paid time off.
Veradermics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
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