Vice President, People

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Vice President of People at Sight Sciences will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s people strategy to support its mission of transforming eyecare through innovative technologies. This role will drive organizational effectiveness, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure that Sight Sciences attracts and retains top talent in the medical device and healthcare technology sectors.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  Develop and execute a comprehensive People strategy aligned with business goals and company values.
  Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on all people-related matters.
  Champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and performance.
  Provide change management coaching to successfully embrace opportunities of scale and growth.

• Culture & Values
  Collaborate with the Executive Leadership team to cultivate and sustain a purpose-driven, inclusive, and high-integrity culture that reflects Sight Sciences’ mission and values.
  Lead initiatives that reinforce employee connection, belonging, engagement, and recognition across all levels of the organization.

• Talent Acquisition & Development
  Lead talent acquisition efforts to attract and retain top-tier, diverse talent across all functions.
  Oversee leadership development, succession planning, and career pathing programs.
  Implement scalable learning and development initiatives to support employee growth and retention.

• Organizational Design & Workforce Planning
  Partner with senior leaders to optimize organizational structure and workforce planning.
  Drive change management initiatives to support business transformation and growth.
  Support Enterprise Risk Management Initiatives.

• Performance & Engagement
  Design and manage performance management systems that promote accountability and development.
  Lead employee engagement strategies and action plans to enhance satisfaction and retention.

• Total Rewards & Compliance
  Oversee global compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs to ensure competitiveness and equity.
  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international labor laws and regulations.

• People Operations & Systems
  Continuously evaluate and optimize HR systems, processes, and data analytics to support decision-making and scalability.
  Explore new ways of working.
  Develop policies in line with the strategic goals of the organization.
  Lead the People team, mentoring HR leaders and fostering a collaborative, high-impact function.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
  Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  8 – 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
  Minimum 15 years of experience in the People / Human Resources domain.
  Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing HR teams.
  Prior experience in MedTech and/or Life Sciences is a plus.

• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
  Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a data-driven mindset.
  Deep expertise in talent management, organizational development, and employee relations.
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels while maintaining a high level of integrity.
  Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling highly sensitive information.
  Passion for building inclusive, values-driven, high-performing cultures.
  Familiarity with HRIS platforms and modern HR technologies.