Manifold Bio builds AI models for protein therapeutic design, trained on proprietary experimental data generated at unprecedented scale. Our in vivo -centric discovery platform produces millions of experimentally validated protein designs per campaign, creating the datasets that make our models possible and our approach uniquely powerful. We combine high-throughput protein engineering with computational design to create antibody-like drugs and other biologics. Our world-class team of protein engineers, biologists, and computational scientists are working together to aim the platform at therapeutic opportunities where precise targeting is the key to overcoming clinical challenges.

Position:

Come join Manifold as our first full-time People & Talent professional, reporting to the COO. Fueled by a new research collaboration with Roche, we are in the midst of a rapid growth spurt from 35 to 60+ employees, and will be looking to you to help us scale gracefully and efficiently while maintaining all that we love in our onsite culture. You ideally have startup experience in discovery stage biotech, though experience scaling a successful tech company would also be relevant. The ability to flex between talent acquisition, development, employee relations, and compensation planning, and are curious about ways to use technology like Greenhouse, Google Workspace, and AI applications to make life easier. You balance empathetic people leadership with sharp business judgment and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining and evolving a high-functioning People organization
• Lead our talent acquisition processes from sourcing to offer acceptance
• Lead employee onboarding and offboarding across all stages, ensuring seamless transitions and compliance
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Spearhead the performance management process, including managing frameworks, compensation planning, promotion cycles, and career progression pathways aligned with company growth
• Provide leadership coaching and development to managers and employees, promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, human resources, business administration or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with demonstrated success in building HR functions

We value different experiences and ways of thinking and believe the most talented teams are built by bringing together people of diverse cultures, genders, and backgrounds.