Sana Biotechnology, Inc. · 5 days ago
Principal Recruiter and Talent Lead
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
7+ years expSana Biotechnology is a growing company focused on engineered cells as medicines, and they are seeking a Principal Recruiter and Talent Lead. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment, shape the organization's talent strategy, and contribute to broader people programs and initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruitment across scientific, technical, and corporate functions
Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, competencies, interview plans, and selection criteria
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using innovative sourcing strategies and market mapping
Lead and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touch through onboarding, which includes hosting candidates during interview days where applicable
Manage the relationship with Skills Alliance, which includes the contractor MSP and recruiting coordinator services
Manage the relocation program
Track and report recruiting metrics; translate insights into improved processes or strategies
Ensure compliance with hiring policies, employment laws, and equitable, inclusive hiring practices
Support workforce planning, including headcount forecasting, role architecture, and recruitment prioritization
Collaborate with investor relations on employer branding efforts, including messaging, recruitment materials, and candidate communications
Contribute to process improvement across the People Team (e.g., interview training, onboarding enhancements, systems optimization)
Provide insights on talent trends, compensation competitiveness, and labor market dynamics
Participate in cross-functional projects related to culture, engagement, DEI, internal mobility, performance, and capability building
As an onsite member of the People Team, partner with other colleagues to drive site wide initiatives that contribute to the overall culture. This includes participating in townhalls and site events
Qualification
Required
7+ years of recruiting experience, ideally including within cell and gene therapy biotech
Proven success managing full-cycle recruiting across varied functions and seniority levels
Strong sourcing capability across platforms, networks, and creative channels
Some experience supporting or leading people-focused strategic initiatives
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organization and relationship-building skills
Ability to thrive in a small-team, high-collaboration environment with shifting priorities
Commitment to inclusive, equitable hiring and people practices
Ability to be onsite at least 3 days a week, with flexibility to meet the needs of the business
Preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced, hands-on and scrappy environment. You will work outside your scope!
Familiarity with HR systems (Greenhouse and BambooHR a plus)
Strong understanding of compensation fundamentals and offer structuring
Comfort supporting confidential or sensitive organizational matters
Benefits
We cover a generous portion of the cost for employee health coverage
Ample time-off (various paid time off benefits, such as holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave)
Short- and long-term disability
Employer paid basic life insurance
Additional voluntary life insurance protection
Financial wellness programs including financial planning resources
A 401(k) Plan with an immediately vested employer match
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Commuter subsidy
A variety of wellness offerings to support each person individually
Company
Sana Biotechnology, Inc.
Sana Biotechnology is focused on utilizing engineered cells as medicines for patients.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$951.3M2025-08-06Post Ipo Equity· $86.3M
2024-02-07Post Ipo Equity· $165M
2021-02-04IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Harr
President and Chief Executive Officer
Richard Mulligan
Vice Chairman and Head, Sana X
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