Scientific Talent Partner

Newlimit
South San Francisco, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level PhD scientists exploring industry transitions who can leverage their technical expertise to identify top talent in biotech.

Best fit for

  • PhD scientists seeking industry exposure while leveraging academic networks.
    — “ideal transition opportunity for academics exploring industry careers
  • Molecular biologists comfortable engaging with senior scientific leaders.
    — “work directly with our senior scientific leaders
  • Researchers passionate about staying current in genomics and epigenetics.
    — “Passion for staying current on scientific literature

Things to consider

  • Requires representing the company at scientific conferences.
    — “Represent NewLimit at scientific conferences
  • Must build relationships with academic institutions and labs.
    — “Build and maintain relationships with top scientists

How to stand out

  • Highlight direct research experience in epigenetic reprogramming.
    — “Direct research experience in epigenetic reprogramming
  • Showcase conference presentations or academic networking experience.
    — “Experience presenting at scientific conferences
  • Demonstrate familiarity with biotech industry career paths.
    — “Familiarity with the biotech industry landscape
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • identify and engage top talent
  • build industry connections
Typical background
scientific researchtalent acquisition

Skills & requirements

Required

Scientific Talent AcquisitionScientific Communication

Preferred

Biotech Industry LandscapeScientific Conferences

Stack & domain

GenomicsMolecular BiologyCell BiologyComputational BiologySingle Cell SequencingComputational Biology ApproachesCommunicationBiotech

About the role

Original posting from Newlimit via Greenhouse

Company info

NewLimit is a biotechnology company working to radically extend human healthspan. We're developing medicines to treat age-related diseases by reprogramming the epigenome, a new therapeutic mechanism to restore regenerative potential in aged and diseased cells. We leverage functional genomics, pooled perturbation screening, and machine learning models to unravel the biology of epigenetic aging and disease using experiments of unprecedented scale.

Description

NewLimit is seeking a Scientific Talent Partner to work directly with our senior scientific leaders and Head of People to identify and engage top talent across our technical domains. 

This role offers an ideal transition opportunity for academics exploring industry careers. You'll gain exposure to diverse biotech functions while building industry connections and learning about career paths in an innovative and scientifically rigorous environment.

As our Scientific Talent Partner, you will:

Lead campaigns to identify Top Talent for internal opportunities, leveraging your deep understanding of our technical domains to identify and attract candidates

Map talent landscapes based on publications, associations with leading labs and academic institutions, and relevant industry experience across epigenetic reprogramming, functional genomics, single cell sequencing, and computational biology

Partner closely with hiring managers to help them understand available talent pools and define optimal candidate profiles for their specific roles

Build and maintain relationships with top scientists, lab leaders, and academic institutions to create a robust talent pipeline

Represent NewLimit at scientific conferences and networking events to build our presence in the scientific community

Contribute to building NewLimit's reputation as a destination for exceptional scientific talent

No prior experience in talent acquisition or recruiting is required. You'll receive comprehensive training from our Head of Talent.

Requirements

PhD in molecular biology, computational biology, cell biology or other relevant scientific fields or comparable advanced scientific training

Strong foundation in one of genomics, molecular biology, or developmental biology and understanding of modern experimental approaches

Passion for staying current on scientific literature and advancements in the field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage scientists at all career levels

Nice to have

Direct research experience in epigenetic reprogramming, single cell sequencing technologies, or computational biology approaches

Familiarity with the biotech industry landscape and career paths

Knowledge of leading laboratories, research institutions, and key opinion leaders in our focus areas

Experience presenting at scientific conferences or networking in academic/industry settings

Experience with LinkedIn, scientific databases, and other talent identification tools

Benefits

NewLimit offers generous benefits to ensure our team can focus on our mission:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Industry-leading paid time off (PTO) — 20 days/year for all employees + holidays

Meals and snacks on-site

Salary Range: $95,000 to $105,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. NewLimit offers a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, and 20 days of PTO. Learn more at: https://www.newlimit.com/careers   *This compensation and benefits information is based on Company's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

Source: Newlimit careers (Greenhouse)

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