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Talent Acquisition Manager
South San Francisco, California, United States
Using living cells to treat – and sometimes even cure – cancer is one of the most dramatic advances in modern medicine. Patients with hematologic malignancies have been successfully treated with cell therapies. However, these profound results have not yet been achieved in patients with solid tumors, representing approximately 90% of all cancers. And for patients with hematologic malignancies, there is a need for next-generation cell therapies that can deliver increased response rates and longer duration of response. We are a clinical-stage company advancing a pipeline of next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for patients with solid tumors or hematologic malignancies. Lyell’s product candidates are enhanced with novel technology designed to generate T cells that resist exhaustion and have qualities of durable stemness in order to drive durable tumor cytotoxicity and achieve consistent and long-lasting clinical response. We were founded by cell therapy pioneers whose decades of research elevated the broader understanding of T-cell biology and its interaction with cancer. In our quest to advance next-generation CAR T-cell therapies, we have built a fully integrated company capable of discovering new technologies, translating science into therapies, manufacturing cell therapy products, and clinically evaluating them in patients. Our culture is based on Science, Respect, Collaboration, and Courage and reflects who we are, the environment we create, and our mission's urgency.
The incumbent will own the recruiting strategy, planning and execution of hiring for the organization. The role includes the sourcing of candidates, ensuring that there is a pipeline of quality candidates and presenting a diverse pool to hiring managers. This leader ensures that interview debriefing and candidate feedback is managed effectively and aligns to Lyell’s values and behaviors. A key part of this role includes training managers in Lyell’s recruitment philosophy and strategies as well as project management of recruiting activities.
KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a portfolio of open requisitions with evolving prioritization; partner with Finance and the CHRO to ensure accurate approval, tracking, and levelling of roles.
- Full life cycle recruiting efforts for roles and functions across our multiple locations as well as in the field.
- Design strategies to identify and attract talent; fully leverage Lyell culture, benefit programs, and development opportunities in materials and communications.
- Create and deliver honest and motivating messaging to help candidates understand the specific role as well as the mission and science at Lyell; inspire and engage candidates throughout the process.
- Curate collaborative relationships with hiring managers through routine updates and comprehensive engagement meetings at the start of each search.
- Partner with colleagues and external firms to create great candidate experience; oversee scheduling activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness in the process.
- Create job offers that align with Lyell’s Compensation Philosophy; together with Compensation and CHRO input, design packages that are competitive in the market and aligned with internal equity.
- Collaborate with HR partners to optimize systems, processes, and practices for Talent Acquisition; contribute to ongoing HR goals and initiatives outside of TA as a key stakeholder and subject matter expert.
- Network and research across the Biotech industry to understand trends, identify talent, and recommend opportunities for Lyell recruitment activity.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years’ experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Proven success with high-touch, high-volume recruitment from entry level to VP executive level placements
- Experience recruiting Life Science candidates in either an in-house or agency setting
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proven ability to work in a startup environment
- Strong team interaction and communication skills
- Adaptable and effective in leveraging social media and the use of latest and advanced sourcing tools to find top talent
- Fluent in the staffing process and adept at optimizing the applicant tracking system;
- Understands how to pull and analyze data to inform continuous improvement for all aspects of the hiring process
- Operates as a team player; works well in a team environment both as a leader and a key contributor
Lyell offers its employees a range of compensation and benefits. To assist you with your decision to apply for this role, the following decision to apply for this role, the following information and links to our site highlight our competitive market position and support to our employees and their dependents.
The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $155,000, annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus. The salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Lyell’s compensation practices and an applicant’s qualifications and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in Lyell’s Equity Incentive Plan.
Our Employee Benefits program is extensive and includes subsidized medical, dental and vision plans from your first day of employment, FSA, Company provided Life and AD&D Insurance as well as STD and LTD Insurance, ESPP, a 401(k) Plan with Company match, mass transit commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement and a range of supplemental benefits that you may choose to elect. Our paid time-off benefits currently include 18 days’ vacation, 9 day’s sick leave, 8 observed holidays as well as a floating holiday. We also have a summer and a winter office shutdown.
At Lyell, we believe that highest performing teams include people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences who respectfully challenge each other. We are committed to building an open, diverse and inclusive culture for all employees. Lyell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
We’ve learned from experience that some of the best people don’t always match our requirements perfectly - if you’re interested and think you could fit, please don’t hesitate to apply.
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