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Vice President, Human Resources

Omeros is a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing both small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market as well as orphan indications targeting inflammation, coagulopathies and disorders of the central nervous system. Part of its proprietary PharmacoSurgery platform, the company's first drug product, OMIDRIA (phenylephrine and ketorolac injection) 1% / 0.3%, was broadly launched in the U.S. in April 2015. OMIDRIA is the first and only FDA-approved drug (1) for use during cataract surgery or intraocular lens (IOL) replacement to maintain pupil size by preventing intraoperative miosis (pupil constriction) and to reduce postoperative ocular pain and (2) that contains an NSAID for intraocular use. In the European Union, the European Commission has approved OMIDRIA for use in cataract surgery and lens replacement procedures to maintain mydriasis (pupil dilation), prevent miosis (pupil constriction), and to reduce postoperative eye pain. Omeros has clinical-stage development programs focused on: complement-associated thrombotic microangiopathies| complement-mediated glomerulonephropathies| Huntington's disease and cognitive impairment| and addictive and compulsive disorders. In addition, Omeros has a proprietary G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) platform, which is making available an unprecedented number of new GPCR drug targets and corresponding compounds to the pharmaceutical industry for drug development, and a platform used to generate antibodies.

I am a collaborative leader with proven track record of improving the employee experience and making organizations competitive for talent. My Human Resources experience includes depth in HR strategy, compensation & benefits, employee communications & engagement, performance management, learning and HR systems. With this broad experience, I have an established reputation for delivering results with companies at different developmental stages. I am known as a thoughtful listener who makes stakeholders feel heard and a steadying force through transformation. Key Leadership Attributes: Trusted Advisor - Significant experience in advising all levels of staff from Boards & C-Suite to front-line employees Change Facilitator - Passion for guiding employee programs and M&A integration from design to implementation Focused Leader - Skilled at creating solutions that reduce complexity and facilitate success Specialties: Human Resources | HR Strategy | HR Operations | Compensation & Benefits| M&A Integration | HR Systems | Employee Engagement | Employee Communication | Performance Management | Change Management | Learning & Development | Corporate Governance