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insitro · 1 day ago

Head of People (SVP or CPO)

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$325K/yr - $380K/yr

15+ years exp

insitro is a drug discovery and development company using machine learning and data at scale to decode biology for transformative medicines. We are searching for an incredible Head of People to lead our People function, set and execute on a People strategy, and guide the organization as we progress our first programs into the clinic.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMachine LearningPharmaceuticalTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Leverage your strategic acumen to create and execute best practice People initiatives that are customized to organizational needs and drive business value

Provide motivating leadership and management to the People team, as well as inspirational People & Culture leadership to the entire organization

Serve as a trusted advisor and HR business partner to the CEO and executive team to ensure the people and organization strategy supports business needs

Lead organizational development initiatives to enhance effectiveness and productivity and enable the organization to respond and adapt to changes

Architect and execute strategies to effectively recruit, onboard, develop, retain, and reward top quality talent at all levels

Create and facilitate effective learning & development programs that span both broad leadership competencies and specific technical skills

Be a champion of insitro's collaborative, transparent, inclusive culture and employee experience

Manage effective performance, compensation and promotion reviews, including cash and equity compensation

Manage an HRBP function that effectively coaches / mentors team members, resolves employee relations issues, and develops proactive and constructive solutions

Continue to develop our People Operations infrastructure, systems, and programs, with a focus on the adoption of new and innovative technologies and practices

You will be joining a biotech startup that has long-term stability due to significant funding, providing many opportunities for significant impact. You will work closely with a very accomplished team, learn a broad range of skills, and help shape insitro's culture, strategic direction, and outcomes. Join us, and help make a difference to patients

Qualification

People strategy developmentTalent acquisitionOrganizational developmentEmployee engagementPerformance managementProject managementChange managementCommunication skillsCollaborationGrowth mindset

Required

15+ years of progressive experience

Demonstrated expertise across core People areas: talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and performance management

Proven track record in senior People leadership roles

Prior experience in biotech/Life Sciences is required; experience in a company with a significant tech or computational component is a strong advantage

Strategic People leader with solid business acumen

Operationally strong, possessing exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Expertise in organizational development, adept at guiding effective organizational structure, programs, and initiatives

Excellent verbal and written communication and interaction skills

Growth mindset, eager to learn new things and leverage innovative approaches, including AI

Deeply collaborative, with a proven ability to cultivate a high-performance culture across diverse disciplines

Able to balance business priorities with empathy and support for individual team members

Skilled at leading change within a growing organization

Passion for making a meaningful difference in the world

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching for contributions

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as mental health and well-being support

Open, flexible vacation policy

Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks to support parents who give birth, and 10 weeks for a new parent (inclusive of birth, adoption, fostering, etc)

Quarterly budget for books and online courses for self-development

Support to attend professional conferences that are meaningful to your career growth and role's responsibilities

New hire stipend for home office setup

Monthly cell phone & internet stipend

Access to free onsite baristas and daily lunch for employees who are either onsite or hybrid

Access to a free commuter bus and ferry network that provides transport to and from our South San Francisco HQ from locations all around the Bay Area