Genesis Molecular AI · 1 month ago
Head of Technical Recruiting
Burlingame, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expGenesis Molecular AI is pioneering the use of AI and biophysics to transform drug discovery. They are seeking a Head of Tech Recruiting to lead efforts in attracting and hiring top AI/ML talent, partnering with the executive team to shape the future of the company.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Own and lead the technical recruiting function and strategy: Set and implement the roadmap for hiring world-class AI/ML researchers and engineering talent
Be both a leader and an operator: Balance high-level strategy with hands-on recruiting, managing critical searches from sourcing to close
Partner with executives: Work closely with leadership on talent strategy, hiring forecasts, and organizational planning
Drive recruiting operational excellence: Build and optimize our systems (Ashby ATS, sourcing tools, interview training, employment branding, assessments) for efficiency and scalability
Lead academic + conference strategies: Build partnerships with top universities, and design/execute recruiting presence at key conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML)
Employer branding: Position Genesis as a destination for world-class technical talent
Use data to inform decisions: Track, analyze, and communicate recruiting metrics to drive accountability and improvement
Provide strategic leadership across recruiting partnerships: offer direction and oversight for internal recruiting support (including the RC and contractors), and external partners (agencies, portfolio networks) to advance Genesis’ technical hiring goals
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus in technical recruiting (AI/ML or engineering)
A track record of successfully hiring senior-level technical talent in highly competitive markets
Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, shifting fluidly between long-term planning and hands-on execution
Experience designing and improving recruiting processes with operational excellence as a focus
Data-driven and fluent with recruiting metrics; Ashby experience a plus
Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
Emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to close candidates with the right balance of consideration, transparency, and drive
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Biotech experience not required — curiosity and fast learning are highly valued
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (covered 100% for the employees).
401(k) plan
Open (unlimited) PTO policy
Paid family leave (maternity and paternity)
Life and long- and short-term disability insurance
Company
Genesis Molecular AI
Genesis Therapeutics unifies AI and biotech to accelerate the discovery of new medicines.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$256.1MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzRock Springs Capital
2023-08-21Series B· $200M
2020-12-02Series A· $52M
2020-04-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Evan Feinberg
Founder and CEO
Aleksandra Faust
Chief AI Officer
Recent News
Genetic Engineering News
2025-12-10
MIT Technology Review
2025-11-27
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