Andy Porter Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Haven is a leading leadership development and HR advisory consulting firm with deep expertise in life sciences and biotech.I partner with CEOs and senior leaders to help develop their leaders and to build an HR strategy that gives their organizations and edge

MIT VMS supports innovation and entrepreneurial activity throughout the MIT community by matching prospective and experienced entrepreneurs with mentors and advisors. I advise entrepreneurs on HR related topics.

My business is focused on supporting leaders and organizations to be the best they can possibly be. I do this in two ways:👉Leadership Coaching My focus is supporting the development of senior leaders who have taken on broader, more complex responsibilities to rapidly master their roles and deliver for their organizations. The Leadership Accelerator Coaching Program is my signature one on one or small group program designed to help you get clear on your leadership superpowers, and areas for development, create a vision for the leader you want to be, map out a plan to get you there, and experiment with new approaches to leading. Specifically, we’ll focus on outcomes such as:➢Learning how to make decisions and solve problems when things are moving fast and you don't have all the answers➢Learning how to let go of the work you used to do so that you can focus on more strategic topics➢Understanding how to build strong relationships with senior leaders and influence people across the organization➢Becoming a master at handling difficult conversations➢Developing strategies to balance your workload so that you can have a life outside of work👉HR Consulting and Advising Tapping into 25 years of experience in HR roles, including significant responsibilities for building and scaling companies, I help companies position themselves for long-term success. I can help you by:➢Being a part-time Chief People Officer for your organization if you are not quite ready to make a full-time hire➢Designing and implementing processes for recruiting, onboarding, and performance management➢Developing flexible and adaptable organizational structures to support growth➢Developing tailored and innovative strategies to retain your best people➢Partnering with your team to create a compelling culture and highly engaged employees➢Advising and coaching leaders to solve people related challenges To learn more, please visit my website at: www.andyportercoaching.com

Cambridge, Ma, Us

In this role, I work as a coach and advisor to senior leaders in the organization to support their development as leaders

Cambridge, Ma, Us

In this broad leadership role, I was responsible for leading human resources, facilities and lab operations, internal communications, and projects focused on internal operations of the companyDeveloped and implemented the real estate strategy that led to doubling the footprint of the company and the buildout of a ~45,000 sf purpose built lab in Cambridge

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Head of HR and Facilities and Lab Operations, and member of the executive leadership with responsibility for developing and implementing the HR strategy for a rapidly growing biotech company Developed a best-in-class personalized recruitment and hiring approach which allowed the company to hire top talent in an incredibly competitive employment market Implemented employee engagement and retention strategies that lead to turnover being consistently lower than the industry average Supported the creation of an award-winning culture, and we were recognized as the #1 Best Place to Work by the Boston Globe in 2022Responsible for managing the Compensation Committee which included preparing agendas, materials, and leading the meetings for a publicly traded companySupported the preparation and execution of a $400m IPO in 2020

Walpole, Ma, Us

NEHRA is the largest, most influential professional HR organization in the NortheastMember of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee

Cambridge, Ma, Us

In this newly created executive leadership role, I was responsible for the development and implementation of the people strategy for a community of more than 4,500 people across multiple organizations Created a learning and development group focused on developing the next generation of scientific leaders across multiple organizationsCreated a People Analytics function focused on better understanding the employee experience, drivers of collaboration, pay equity, and team effectivenessCo-lead an effort to better understand and improve the experience of female employees at Broad, including pay equity, resulting in a report shared publicly with the Broad community Executive sponsor for several Broad Affinity Groups focused on improving the experience of Broadies of diverse backgrounds (Shades@Broad, Women@Broad, Out@Broad)In partnership with Ron Heifetz, created a leadership development program based on the Adaptive Leadership approach for faculty and senior scientistsResponsible for providing executive leadership for facilities planning and operations for a campus of more than 700,000 square feet of lab and office spaceMember of executive leadership teamManaged a team of more than 60 people across HR and FacilitiesWinner of 2016 Glassdoor Best Places to Work, Working Mother Magazine Best Place to Work for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Atlanta, Us

Fistful of Talent was a leading blog from a group of thought leaders in HR from across the country. I was a regular contributor to the blog.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

I was the Head of HR and responsible for the development and execution of the people strategy for this clinical stage oncology company. Some key highlights include:Transformation from a 50 person research focused company to a 300+ person company focused on clinical development and commercialization (ONIVYDE)Led the coaching and leadership development efforts, focusing on preparing leaders to make the transition into broader, more complex roles as the company grewResponsible for building a culture that fostered learning and innovation by helping employees build new skills, work collaboratively, take risks and be acknowledged for great work.Part of the team the prepared the company for a successful IPO in 2012Responsible for managing the Compensation Committee which included preparing agendas, materials, and leading the meetings for a publicly traded company

Boston, Ma, Us

MCPHS is a healthcare-focused university with a full spectrum of healthcare programsI taught undergraduate courses in organizational behavior and communication for healthcare professionals

Creative Consulting Associates was focused on providing organizational development, leadership development, coaching, and process improvement consulting to biotech and government agencies

Burlington, Ma, Us

Promoted into the Head of HR for a publicly biotech company making the transition from a platform technology company to a drug development company Some key highlights include:Responsible for the development and implementation of the people strategy for the company Led the coaching and leadership development efforts focusing on helping people deepen their skills and helping the company navigate through a period of transition Leading the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding efforts across the company Responsible for managing the Compensation Committee which included preparing agendas, materials, and contributing during the meetings for a publicly traded companyPlanned and managed a reduction in force that impacted all functions in the company Company was acquired by Shire in 2016

Boston, Ma, Us

This was my first HR job and where I learned the foundational aspects of HRI had a variety roles including HR Business Partner, compensation analyst, recruiting, and special projectsMy primary role was an HR Business Partner supporting the clinical organization

Master Of Science, Organizational Development

Bachelor’S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Executive Education Program, Leadership And Strategy In Pharmaceuticals And Biotech