Head of People

Join our team as a Head of People and help virtualize biological experiments to accelerate discovery!

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of People who thrives in fast-growing, high-change startup environments. This role sits between upper and middle management: you will lead our HR team, partner closely with department heads and team leads, and play a key role in shaping the organization as we scale.

You will bring structure to ambiguity, turn growth challenges into opportunities, and help us build a high-performing, international organization. If you are passionate about organizational development, talent growth, and building culture in a hybrid setup, this is your place.

What You’ll Do People & Organizational Development • Own organizational development initiatives and lead them end-to-end. • Conduct organizational reviews and drive development plans across teams. • Build and maintain scalable people processes and strong HR infrastructure that support rapid organizational growth. • Partner with all department leads and team leads to understand organizational needs and build strong, trust-based relationships. • Maintain clear ownership over HR projects and deliver measurable outcomes. • Ensure data-driven HR decision-making using structured frameworks.

Talent Management & Career Development • Build and own the full talent management framework: evaluation cycles, development plans, competency frameworks, career ladders, and internal pipelines. • Identify skill gaps and succession risks, and develop tailored solutions. • Support and coach managers in performance evaluation, feedback, and career growth. • Drive hiring planning together with leadership and own recruitment strategy. • Collaborate closely with Finance on compensation strategy and annual reviews.

Leadership & Team Management • Lead and mentor a 3-person HR team (HR ops-admin, Recruitment and Office & Facility), enabling them to grow. • Coach team leads across the organization, helping them become stronger people managers. • Bring stability, structure, and clarity to a rapidly evolving environment.

Culture & Hybrid Work • Develop a strong, cohesive, hybrid work environment for an international team. • Strengthen and scale company culture through programs, rituals, and systems. • Act as a cultural ambassador and ensure alignment across all teams