Barry Rubenstein

About Barry Rubenstein

Results-driven Human Resources Executive with a track record of driving business results through effective human resource strategic solutions and talent acquisition. Outstanding mergers, acquisition, divestiture and HR integration experience. Excellent skills as an HR strategist, consultant, and trainer. Recognized for ability to provide strategic and tactical solutions utilizing outstanding leadership skills. Collaborate with C-level executives, senior managers, board members, and other key stakeholders directly impacting corporate benchmarks. With a parent that is dealing with macular degeneration, I am proud to work alongside the world\'s leading experts to redefine the experience of retinal disease. KEY ATTRIBUTES• HR Strategist• Extensive HR leadership in biotech• Commercial and G&A Expertise • Leadership Development• M&A Acquisitions Expertise• Employee Relations Center of Excellence Implementation • Extensive Labor Law Knowledge• High Volume Talent Acquisition ExperienceACCOMPLISHMENTS• Established HR function for emerging Biotech company, contributing to growth and operational efficiency; built HR processes, policies, and systems from ground up, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with goals.• Led HR M&A processes for four acquisitions and one divestiture.• Implemented organizational design, talent management, and talent acquisition, leading to a 24% increase in retention and cost savings of Led high volume talent acquisition, resulting in hiring 95 commercial sales leaders in 90 days.

Experience

1. Chief Human Resources Officer

   Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.

   Dec 2024 — Present · Bedford, MA, US

   Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, providing guidance on all aspects of human resources to support organizational growth and transformation.• Oversee Talent Acquisition, succession planning, and employee retention strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a high-performance culture.• Lead the assessment and development of HR functions, building a \"best practices\" framework for organizational design, talent management, and employee engagement.• Drive the implementation of innovative performance management systems tied to strategic and operational metrics to support the commercialization of AXPAXLI™ and other key product lines.• Manage the development and administration of employee benefits and compensation programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and competitive market standards.• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to build a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.• Partner with the legal department to ensure HR compliance and mitigate organizational risk.• Act as a coach and mentor to executives and employees, fostering leadership development and professional growth.• Collaborate with the Board and Compensation Committee to develop and manage executive compensation plans.• Drive organizational transformation as the company evolves from a spec pharma model to a fully integrated retina-focused biotech organization.

Education

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master of Science - MS, Business Administration

  1992 — 1995

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology