Michelene Flanigon
About Michelene Flanigon
Michelene Flanigon is the Senior Director of Human Resources at WAVE Life Sciences Ltd., where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously held senior roles at Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Genzyme, and Sekisui Diagnostics.
Current Role at Wave Life Sciences
Michelene Flanigon serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Wave Life Sciences Ltd. since 2016. In her role, she has facilitated leader onboarding and integration for new executives, enhancing their speed and depth of learning. She has also led initiatives to refresh the company's Core Values, ensuring they accurately reflect the organizational culture. Additionally, she has overseen the transition of Wave Life Sciences from a Professional Employer Organization to a standalone benefits and payroll system, managing vendor evaluation and implementation.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before her current position, Michelene Flanigon held several significant roles in human resources. She worked at Aegerion Pharmaceuticals as Senior Director of Human Resources for five months in 2015-2016. Prior to that, she served as Associate Director of Human Resources at Genzyme from 2001 to 2011, and as Director and Senior Global Human Resources Business Partner at Sekisui Diagnostics, LLC from 2011 to 2015. Her early career included a role as Human Resources Generalist at Cyrk from 1992 to 2000.
Education and Qualifications
Michelene Flanigon studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Political Science from 1988 to 1992. She furthered her education at Bentley University, focusing on Human Resources Management and achieving a Certificate. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in human resources management.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
In her role at Wave Life Sciences, Michelene Flanigon has led various strategic initiatives. She developed and implemented a new company-wide performance evaluation process and system. Additionally, she served as the Interim Head of HR, guiding the HR team to achieve its 2020 goals. Her leadership in these areas has contributed to the overall effectiveness and alignment of the human resources function within the organization.