# Director, Human Resources at Visterra

- Company: Visterra
- What the company does: Visterra is a biologics research and early-stage clinical development company developing therapies for patients with immune-mediated and other hard-to-treat diseases. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://visterrainc.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $205K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://visterrainc.bamboohr.com/careers/88?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/visterra-director-human-resources/

## About the role

Visterra is an indirect wholly-owned, independent operating subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company headquartered in Japan. As a member of the Otsuka family of companies, we are uniquely positioned as a small, nimble and innovative organization where individuals and teams are empowered to make big impacts – while benefiting from the support, strength, stability and long-term perspective of a 100-year-old global company. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Complete a full annual HR cycle – performance reviews, compensation reviews, engagement survey, benefits enrollment – with sustained high-quality execution and timelines
- Build partnerships with Executive Committee members and company leaders to become the trusted resource on HR-related matters
- Establish effective collaboration with Otsuka global HR colleagues to continue to leverage parent-provided plans and programs without losing the speed, autonomy and fit that make Visterra work
- Ensure Visterra's compensation and benefits programs remain competitive and effective in retaining our talented employees
- Partner with our Executive Committee on key compensation decisions, including merit increases, market adjustments, promotions and senior level new hire offers
- Lead annual compensation review process, including survey data benchmarking and cross-department calibration

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