Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.kymeratx.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn.
How we work:
- PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients’ lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
- COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
- BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Own full-cycle recruiting for late-stage development and commercial function roles, from sourcing through offer close
- Build and manage proactive talent pipelines for anticipated headcount needs — warm candidates ready before reqs are approved
- Partner directly with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, team dynamics, and competency profiles
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the business — not just a transactional recruiter — bringing market intelligence, comp benchmarking, and competitive landscape insights
- Conduct pre-close conversations with candidates, managing expectations around Kymera's equity-forward compensation model
- Manage all candidate activity in Greenhouse, ensuring data integrity and timely feedback loops
- Collaborate with the internal TA team on process consistency, employer branding, and agency partner management
Skills and experience you’ll bring:
- Full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 4 years in high-growth biotech or pharmaceutical environments
- Demonstrated track record hiring across late-stage clinical and/or commercial functions in a fast-moving biotech or specialty pharma setting
- Familiarity with the biotech talent landscape
- Strong command of sourcing tools — LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, or equivalent
- Proficiency with Greenhouse or comparable ATS
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating independently with minimal oversight
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to influence at the VP and C-suite level
- Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building, not just filling
Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
Compensation
- The hourly rate for this role will be $85 - $125/hour.
- Actual rateis based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate’s depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.
Skills Required
- At least 4 years full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth biotech or pharmaceutical environments
- Track record hiring across late-stage clinical and/or commercial functions in biotech or specialty pharma
- Familiarity with the biotech talent landscape
- Strong command of sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or SeekOut
- Proficiency with Greenhouse or a comparable ATS
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to operate independently with minimal oversight
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at VP and C-suite levels
- Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building proactive pipelines, not just filling roles
Kymera Therapeutics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kymera Therapeutics and has not been reviewed or approved by Kymera Therapeutics.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market‑competitive for core scientific and leadership roles, with clearly posted ranges visible for U.S. openings. Feedback suggests strong base pay aligns with comments about high salary and good pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees are eligible to participate in broad‑based equity programs, including an equity incentive plan and an ESPP. Feedback suggests this ownership opportunity can meaningfully augment total compensation in a growth‑focused setting.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company‑wide office shutdowns, standard PTO, and summer schedules are promoted to help people unplug. Feedback suggests these practices contribute to a well‑rounded time‑off offering.
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What We Do
Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on delivering oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Kymera is also progressing degrader oncology programs that target undrugged or poorly drugged proteins to create new ways to fight cancer. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years






