Jobs at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Manage HHMI’s end-to-end sourcing cycle, including market research, RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiation, renewals, performance reviews, risk evaluations, and supplier lifecycle administration. Set procurement AI priorities, analyze spend and ROI, update policies and templates, and coordinate with legal and internal stakeholders. Lead and coach a sourcing team while maintaining effective supplier relationships and procurement standards.

Develop machine learning methods for 3D particle detection and structural analysis in cryo-electron tomography data, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on scientific applications.

Conduct full-cycle recruiting for corporate, scientific, and operational roles across HHMI locations. Source passive candidates through research-specific channels, professional communities, databases, conferences, GitHub, and niche job boards. Perform outreach and initial screens, manage requisitions through offer stage, maintain accurate Workday pipeline records, communicate search progress, and provide real-time market intelligence. This six-month hybrid contract requires managing varied, shifting priorities and sourcing across multiple talent segments.

Lead and redesign HHMI's end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate, compliant multi-state and foreign-national payroll. Drive Workday-native configuration, automation, controls, and reporting; apply AI to reduce manual effort; partner with People & Culture and Finance; build customer-focused service and documentation; and develop the payroll team while briefing executive leadership.

Lead architecture and implementation of HHMI's marketing technology and analytics stack: build CRM/CDP, integrate systems, govern tracking and UTM taxonomy, run search and AI visibility, manage Mailchimp email infrastructure, create cross-channel measurement and dashboards, and translate analytics into actionable insights for stakeholders.