An experienced human resources professional, Juliet Agranoff holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from the New School for Social Research in New York City. Early in her career, she served as a Human Resources Assistant with P.F. Collier a division of Macmillan Publishing and a Human Resources Generalist with Morgan Stanley. Juliet Agranoff expanded into management in 1994, guiding Morgan Stanley company managers in human resource relations and advising approximately 500 finance and operations employees.
Juliet Agranoff subsequently served a year as Senior Human Resources Manager of Global Research and Development with Avon Products in Suffern, New York, where she managed a team of four to advise Avon’s research and development team (R&D) and lead the transition to a new state-of-the-art R&D center. After Avon, Juliet joined General Electric and then Wyeth. Juliet Agranoff currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Melinta Therapeutics.
Juliet Agranoff subsequently served a year as Senior Human Resources Manager of Global Research and Development with Avon Products in Suffern, New York, where she managed a team of four to advise Avon’s research and development team (R&D) and lead the transition to a new state-of-the-art R&D center. After Avon, Juliet joined General Electric and then Wyeth. Juliet Agranoff currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Melinta Therapeutics.
Senior Vice President, People
Taiho Oncology INC
Since 2019
- Recruited as a transformational leader for the Chief Executive Officer to position the People function as a critical resource to the business. Drive development of business and organizational strategies.
Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources
Melinta Therapeutics
2018
to 2019
- Reported to CEO to lead all aspects of Human Resources post acquisition of The Medicines Company Infectious Disease business. Built human resources function from ground up in start-up antibiotics company. Represented management on Compensation Committee of Board to ensure compensation philosophy was fulfilled.
- • Led Human Resources elements of integration including: harmonization of compensation, benefits, systems, processes and tools to enable business success.
- • Championed new company culture from formation of 3 prior companies.
Vice President, Human Resources
The Medicines Company
February 2010
to 2018
- Provided human strategy advice and counsel to leaders across all disciplines.
- Designed infectious disease business to operate independently.
- Retained and attracted talent to join Melinta Therapeutics during sale of infectious disease business.
- Enhanced performance evaluation process to include more quality conversations, peer input and removal of ratings.
Human Resources Business Partner
Pfizer (formerly Wyeth)
May 2008
to October 2009
- Hired the right talent for critical scientific roles that resulted in 5 new drug approvals.
- Implemented global recognition tool that aligns with company values and competencies to drive business results.
- Replaced homegrown HRIS technology with Workday as the system of record.
Global Human Resources Manager
General Electric
January 2005
to January 2008
- Interfaced with regions around the world to create talent management plan (Session C) for division.
- Selected to finalize talent plan for GE Money globally.
- Grew business by more than 300 people in 2-year time frame.
