Courier Health is on a mission to solve one of the biggest and most meaningful opportunities in healthcare: reinvent how people living with chronic and rare diseases are supported.
We are building the future of patient engagement for life sciences companies. Our software is leveraged by biopharma companies to support patients in their complex journey from diagnosis to initiating and remaining on therapy to achieve optimal health outcomes.
We're seeking an experienced Head of People Operations to lead our people strategy and build a world-class employee experience. As a partner to company leadership, you'll be responsible for developing and executing people programs that scale with our growth while maintaining our culture and values.
We are looking for talented individuals who are motivated by this mission and excited to roll their sleeves up and help the company scale at this moment of tremendous growth.
What You’ll DoEmployee Experience & Culture
- Champion and evolve company culture through intentional programs and initiatives.
- Design and execute comprehensive onboarding and employee development programs.
- Create and manage performance management systems that drive accountability and growth.
- Build employee engagement initiatives that foster connection and belonging across remote/hybrid teams.
Strategic Leadership
- Partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with business objectives.
- Design and implement scalable HR infrastructure, policies, and processes to support company growth.
- Lead talent acquisition strategy and build recruiting operations to attract top-tier healthcare and tech talent.
- Develop data-driven insights on workforce trends, retention, and organizational health.
Operations & Compliance
- Oversee all HR operations including HRIS management, benefits administration, and payroll coordination.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across all locations.
- Manage compensation strategy, equity programs, and total rewards philosophy.
- Develop and maintain employee handbook, policies, and HR documentation.
Leadership & Team Development
- Build and mentor a high-performing people operations team as the company scales.
- Coach managers on people management best practices, difficult conversations, and team development.
- Lead organizational design efforts to optimize team structure and reporting relationships.
- 10+ years of HR/People Operations experience, with at least 3 years at a high-growth startup.
- This role follows a hybrid collaboration model with 4 days per week in‑office.
- Proven track record building people operations from early stage through scale (ideally in healthcare, tech, or high-growth startups).
- Deep expertise in employment law, HR compliance, and risk management.
- Experience with HRIS platforms and HR tech stack implementation.
- Strong business acumen with ability to translate people metrics into strategic insights.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch.
- Data-driven decision maker who balances analytics with human intuition.
- Passionate about creating inclusive workplaces.
- 100% paid employee health benefit options (including medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(k) with employer funded match
- Unlimited Vacation
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Catered lunch on Fridays
- Wellness stipend
- Great Place to Work Certified
The annual salary range for the target level for this role is $200,000 to $230,000 + equity + benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, interview performance, and internal equity.
Courier Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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What We Do
Courier Health is on a mission to redefine how life sciences companies engage & support patients. We are building the future of patient engagement for life sciences companies. Our software is leveraged by biopharma companies to support patients in their complex journey from diagnosis to initiating and remaining on therapy to achieve optimal health outcomes. We are looking for talented individuals who are motivated by the opportunity to have an outsized impact on our company, and the healthcare industry at large.
Why Work With Us
We're on a mission to solve one of the biggest and most meaningful opportunities in healthcare: reinvent how people living with rare and chronic diseases are supported. We're a growing team that works hard but emphasizes the celebration of milestones. We believe in hiring kind, talented individuals and giving them room to grow.
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