People Development and Talent Partner M/F/X

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Tissium is a mission-driven medical device company founded in 2013 , headquartered in Paris , with a production facility in Roncq (near Lille) and an office in Boston . We are dedicated to creating a new era of body repair by leveraging our biopolymer platform to develop innovative solutions in surgery for a positive impact on patients' lives .

Tissium’s technology is based on research and intellectual property from the laboratories of Professor Robert Langer (MIT) and Professor Jeffrey M. Karp (Brigham and Women's Hospital) , who co-founded the company with Christophe Bancel (CEO) and Maria Pereira (Deputy CEO & Chief Innovation Officer) .

We are developing polymers for atraumatic tissue repair in various applications. Today, these polymers are used for sutureless nerve repair , hernia repair , and cardiovascular sealing .

Since our inception, we have raised a total of 170 million euros . Our latest fundraising round , which concluded in April 2023 , resulted in 50 million euros in additional funding . This infusion of capital provides us with the necessary resources to finance the commercialization of our first products .

RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a senior individual contributor role combining Talent Acquisition, People Development, Leadership Support, and Employee Engagement . As the VP HR's key partner, you will help attract exceptional talent, support managers, drive learning and development initiatives, and contribute to building a high-performing culture across France and the United States.

This means owning the end-to-end delivery of talent acquisition, contributing actively to people development initiatives, and acting as a visible, accessible HR presence for managers and employees across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Operations & Manufacturing, and Commercial.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution and thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.

Talent Acquisition

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across all functions in France.

• Support hiring activities for the US organization.

• Build proactive talent pipelines for technical, scientific, operational, and commercial roles.

• Partner with hiring managers to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

• Track recruitment metrics and continuously improve hiring effectiveness.

People Development

• Deliver onboarding, learning, and development initiatives.

• Support performance management and career development programs.

• Contribute to competency frameworks and succession planning.

• Partner with managers to identify development needs across teams.

Leadership & Employee Experience

• Coach and support managers on leadership, performance, and team development.

• Act as a trusted HR partner for employees and leaders.

• Contribute to engagement initiatives and culture-building activities across sites and geographies.

• Promote continuous improvement and feedback-driven ways of working.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Master's degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, Social Sciences, Business, or equivalent.

• 8 –10 years of HR experience combining Talent Acquisition and People Development .

• Experience in a startup, scale-up, or fast-growing organization.

• Experience recruiting specialist profiles in technical, scientific, operational, or commercial functions.

• Experience in a regulated industry (MedTech, Biotech, Pharma, Healthcare, Aerospace, etc.).

• Strong coaching and stakeholder management skills.

• Comfortable using AI-enabled HR tools and automation solutions.

• Excellent communication skills in French and English (written and verbal).

TISSIUM BEHAVIORS & MINDSET

• Act with a sense of urgency: Drive a culture of execution, accountability, and timely delivery aligned with critical milestones.

• Embrace calculated risk-taking: Make informed and thoughtful decisions that create positive cross-functional impact.

• Continuously learn and share: Foster a strong learning mindset, encourage knowledge sharing, and support team development.

• Challenge the status quo: Constructively question existing practices to improve systems, processes, and outcomes.

• Balance tactical and strategic thinking: Combine operational excellence with a clear mid-term vision and strategic priorities.

• Assume positive intent: Build trust and foster constructive, respectful, and psychologically safe collaboration across teams.

• Drive active collaboration: Coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively around shared objectives and business priorities.

• Own outcomes: Promote accountability and take responsibility for measurable project results and deliverables.

• Strive for excellence: Drive sustainable improvements in quality, compliance, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

WHY JOIN US

• A dynamic and stimulating environment, with a culture focused on initiative, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Real opportunities for growth and development , with evolving career paths and tailored training.

• The chance to join an ambitious startup at the forefront of high-impact medical innovation.

• A strong commitment to ESG , embedded in our strategy from day one.

• Attractive conditions: work-life balance, competitive package, and internal mobility (Paris, Roncq, Boston).

• An international and diverse environment , with more than 19 nationalities represented.

HIRING PROCESS

• The journey starts with an interview with Talent Acquisition Manager (30 mins ).

• Then a face-to-face (virtual) meeting with the Manager of the department you are applying to join (1 hour) .

• This will then be followed by a Technical Interview to validate your practical job-related skills (1 hour).

• At the final stage, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 90-minute team and culture fit interview , conducted either on-site or by videoconference.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Apply today — we’re standing by for your resume!

We firmly believe that building a company for everyone requires a diverse team. Our organization values diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. Our company culture prioritizes human interaction and ensures that every individual's voice is heard, making our processes lightweight yet efficient.