Michael is an HR and People Operations executive with extensive experience building and scaling HR functions within high-growth biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations. He most recently served as Executive Director of People & Experience at Sage Therapeutics, where he led people operations, talent acquisition strategy, HR analytics, and workplace operations while partnering closely with senior leadership to align talent strategies with business objectives.

Across his career, Michael has driven transformational HR initiatives including workforce planning, HR technology implementation, predictive people analytics, and organizational design. Known for his strategic mindset and operational leadership, he has helped organizations improve employee experience, optimize HR systems, and support business growth through data-driven people strategies.