Susan B.

About Susan B.

A highly articulate, energetic, and dynamic leader, possessing a high degree of professionalism, integrity, emotional intelligence, and confidence. Exceptional communications skills and the ability to work within a complex, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Human Resources Leader with 20+ years of progressive experience within the Biotech, Finance and Professional Services Sectors. Demonstrated ability at implementing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and increase competitive advantage. Experienced as an effective business partner that collaborates with leaders and operations in order to implement programs that achieve the organizational goals. Well versed in identifying, defining, and driving strategic HR initiatives, developing and aligning HR policy and procedures, and orchestrating effective talent management solutions. Coaches and supports functional head and executive management in all HR-related areas, identify barriers to organizational success (organizational design, training, recruiting, and compensation) to drive and support appropriate change. Policies and initiatives include employee relations, organization and leadership development, performance management, compensation, employee training and development, reward and recognition systems, career path, job analysis and descriptions, and compliance.

Experience

1. Vice President Global Human Resources

   Orum Therapeutics

   Feb 2022 — Present · Lexington, MA, US

   As Global VP of People & Culture at a high-growth biotech company, I lead HR strategy and operations across the U.S. and Korea, building scalable, people-first systems that drive innovation, accountability, and business alignment. I’ve championed a teal culture grounded in self-management, transparency, and shared purpose, creating an empowered, high-performing global workforce.I serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team on culture, talent strategy, and organizational design. I’ve led the development of global HR programs spanning recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and offboarding. I built coaching and leadership development initiatives to elevate management capabilities, while also overseeing workforce planning and global mobility.Operationally, I’ve driven digital HR transformation, implemented scalable systems (HRIS), and introduced people analytics to support data-informed decisions. I lead compensation and benefits strategy globally, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity, while also partnering with legal to ensure global compliance and risk mitigation.I embed equity and inclusion into every stage of the employee lifecycle, lead engagement and feedback programs, and support well-being initiatives. I’ve overseen culture and talent integration during periods of change and M&A, and I regularly collaborate with the Board on succession and people risk.I lead and develop a cross-border HR team in the U.S. and Korea, fostering continuous learning, high trust, and cultural fluency.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  BS, Business Management