Associate Director of Learning and Development

BillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company dedicated to developing powerful and accurate diagnostic tests that are accessible to all. Our innovative QCT molecular counting technology significantly enhances the resolution of disease detection using cell-free DNA by over a thousandfold. This groundbreaking technology is integral to our product offerings, including one of our flagship products, Unity Complete™, the only non-invasive prenatal screen capable of assessing fetal risk for both common recessive conditions and aneuploidies from a single maternal blood sample. Leveraging the same molecular counting technology, we've expanded our impact into oncology in 2023 with a pioneering liquid biopsy test, Northstar, that combines treatment selection with monitoring. To date, over 500,000 patients have benefited from our innovative and precise diagnostic tests, and our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has grown from $0 to $125 million in the last ~4 years.

BillionToOne has successfully raised close to $400 million in funding, with a notable $130 million Series D round completed in June 2024, resulting in a company valuation of over $1 billion. This funding has come from prestigious global institutional investors, including Hummingbird, Adams Street Partners, Neuberger Berman, Baillie Gifford, and Premji Invest. BillionToOne has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2024, highlighting the company's exceptional work environment and commitment to innovation.

Our team has grown significantly and we now proudly employ over 400 highly skilled individuals. Despite substantial growth, we have successfully maintained the unique culture that has defined BillionToOne from inception, continuing to cultivate a team that is not only diverse and passionate but also innovative. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional facility in Union City, California, BillionToOne remains at the forefront of significant advances in molecular diagnostics, evidenced by the recent announcement of clinical outcomes data for its Unity Fetal Risk Screen and new advancements in cancer diagnostics. For more detailed information about BillionToOne and its groundbreaking work, please visit our website at www.billiontoone.com.

We are seeking an innovative Associate Director of Learning and Development to join our team. In this influential role, you will collaborate closely with our Senior Director of People Operations to develop and execute strategies that support our employees and managers in their professional growth, drive retention, and ensure a competitive edge as our company scales.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Senior Director of People Operations to design and deliver comprehensive learning and development strategies aligned with our business objectives.
• Assess organizational needs and develop learning solutions to address skill gaps, enhance competencies, and promote continuous development.
• Implement and manage a robust learning management system (LMS) to support ongoing education and training programs.
• Develop customized leadership development programs to cultivate future leaders, support managerial growth, and improve retention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate learning initiatives with broader organizational goals and projects, contributing to employee satisfaction and retention.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through surveys, metrics, and feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and impact on retention rates.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and innovative practices in learning and development to foster a culture of lifelong learning and high employee engagement.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the L&D team, promoting professional growth and capability building.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in Learning and Development or related roles, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and development methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a capability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing learning strategies in a growing company context, with a focus on improving retention.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented workplace culture.

Benefits And Perks:

• Working with a team of ‘rockstars’ who bring out the best in everyone
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered at 80%
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
• Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
• Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of a (1) base pay range (actual amount offered is based on experience and salary/equity options split that the candidate chooses), (2) generous equity options offering, (3) corporate bonus program, on top of (4) industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid parental leave, etc.).

For this position, we offer a total compensation package of $285,000 per year, including a base pay range of $183,600 - $204,000 per year.

BillionToOne is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.