We believe that 10x's success is due to the talented and diverse people that we hire, develop, and retain. Our People team paves the way for the organization to own the culture, live true to our values, and drive the execution of our mission.
We are looking for a Director, Human Resources Business Partner to own the people strategy for our R&D function and to help shape how 10x thinks about talent and organization across the company. You will build the trust and credibility to become the person R&D senior leaders turn to on the decisions that matter most: how we structure the organization, how we build and develop leadership, and how we create the conditions for our people to do their best work. You will also show what great HR partnership looks like at 10x, through how you work and how you show up, and actively invest in the capability of the HRBP team around you.
The right person for this role is equally comfortable working through ambiguity, challenging a senior leader's thinking, and coaching a leader or colleague through a difficult situation. You are grounded in data, decisive under pressure, and focused on solving for the long term, not just the immediate ask. This role reports to our Sr. Director, Global HR Business Partners.
Because the R&D team primarily works onsite, being present in our Pleasanton, CA office most of the time is important for this role, with flexibility built in when it makes sense.
What you will be doing:
- Build and drive a people strategy for R&D that connects directly to the function's business priorities, reflecting the unique talent dynamics and complexity of a multidisciplinary organization, including science, software, hardware, manufacturing and quality.
- Partner with R&D senior leaders on org design, workforce planning and change management to shape the thinking and influence the direction rather than just running the process
- Build trust and credibility with R&D leaders, becoming the person they turn to when the situation is sensitive, complex, or genuinely unclear
- Coach and challenge senior leaders in a way that makes them better, identifying leadership gaps early and partnering on development that is specific and actionable
- Own the talent strategy for R&D: partnering with TA to attract specialized scientific talent, and leading how we develop, retain, and make hard calls when performance needs to be addressed
- Ground every people recommendation in data and business context, bringing commercial and financial discipline to decisions and advocating for what the business needs over the long term
- Maintain a genuine pulse on the R&D organization, surfacing what's driving engagement and what leaders may not be seeing
- Investigate employee relations issues with care and sound judgment, addressing them early and consistently with our values
- Partner with fellow HR leaders to ensure the people strategy is coherent across 10x, bringing the R&D perspective into company-wide conversations
- Mentor and develop other HRBPs, building capability across the function through how you work and the judgment you share
Skills and Background
- 12+ years as a senior HRBP in a fast-paced, global technology or life science environment, with direct experience supporting R&D, Engineering, or scientific and technical organizations
- A demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders on the decisions that matter, org design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness and a track record of building the credibility to be in those conversations
- Strong commercial acumen, you understand the business well enough to push back on it, and you bring financial and strategic discipline to every people recommendation
- Fluent in data and comfortable with AI tools, you use both to bring sharper, more actionable insights to complex organizational questions
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and competing priorities in a matrixed environment, and experienced at building capability in the HR function around you
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or integrations is a plus
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Limited travel required, approximately 5%
Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.
Please be aware of recruitment scams impersonating 10x Genomics. All recruiting communication will come from email addresses @10xgenomics.com. We also want to encourage you to apply to 10x Genomics positions directly on our careers site, Careers.10xgenomics.com or from reputable third party sites, such as LinkedIn or Indeed. We will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the recruiting process.
Skills Required
- 12+ years as a senior HRBP in technology or life science environment
- Direct experience supporting R&D, Engineering, or scientific organizations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10x Genomics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is part of the standard offer and total compensation often reflects meaningful stock grants, especially in software and senior roles. Feedback suggests this ownership component can make packages attractive for those optimizing for cash plus equity.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered with multiple plan choices alongside HSA/FSA options. Company materials also highlight income protection, mental health resources, and wellness support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming and parental benefits are emphasized, including paid parental leave and fertility support. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable part of the package for candidates prioritizing family benefits.
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What We Do
Accelerating biological understanding and discovery is more than a mission for 10x Genomics. It’s a commitment. Fueled by equal parts scientific vision and determined passion, we are enabling fundamental research across the life sciences by delivering rapid innovation that allows our customers to resolve complex biology—across the fields of oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and more. As we deliver powerful new methods for discovery, we create opportunities for scientists to address and reveal the true complexities of biology and disease. Already, our products have been adopted by researchers around the world, including 97 of the top 100 global research institutions and 19 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, and have been cited in over 1,200 research papers on discoveries across the life sciences.
