NewLimit is a biotechnology company working to radically extend human healthspan. We’re developing medicines to treat age-related diseases by reprogramming the epigenome, a new therapeutic mechanism to restore regenerative potential in aged and diseased cells. We leverage functional genomics, pooled perturbation screening, and machine learning models to unravel the biology of epigenetic aging and disease using experiments of unprecedented scale.
PositionNewLimit is seeking an Talent Lead to own the companies highest priority roles and support the optimization of our talent strategy. NewLimit is a science-driven organization operating at the confluence of multiple highly-technical fields. For many of our roles, there are fewer than 100 qualified candidates in the world. This is an opportunity to partner directly with our executive team, navigate highly specialized talent pools, and help build the leadership bench that will scale the company.
As part of your role, you will:
- Source and recruit talent across technical, operational, and commercial domains — identifying rare candidates who combine deep domain expertise with leadership caliber
- Contribute to scaling recruiting processes and strategies to support accelerating hiring needs across the organization
- Partner with our executive team and senior leadership to scope executive-level positions, define success criteria, and develop hiring strategies
- Own the end-to-end recruiting process for all priority hires: from sourcing and candidate development through offer negotiation and close
- Develop relationships with top-tier talent across computational biology, machine learning, functional genomics, immunology, and related fields
- Execute with excellence across all unit operations (sourcing, scheduling, closing) to deliver high-impact hires
- Multi-year experience recruiting at the leadership level (Director - VP+) in top-tier biotechnology or technology companies
- Proven success sourcing and closing rare, highly specialized talent, ideally with a track record of recruiting candidates from exceptionally narrow talent pools
- Strategic partnership skills: ability to collaborate with C-suite and senior leaders to understand business needs, define roles, and build alignment
- Excellent communicator who can articulate company vision and culture compellingly to senior executives
- Bachelor's degree or greater in natural sciences or engineering
- Experience recruiting within computational biology, machine learning, cell & molecular biology, functional genomics, or immunology
- Background working with early-to-growth-stage companies navigating rapid scaling
- Experience building or improving recruiting function strategy and processes
NewLimit offers generous benefits to ensure our team can focus on our mission:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Industry-leading paid time off (PTO) — 20 days/year for all employees + 15 paid holidays
- Meals and snacks on-site
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. NewLimit offers a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, and 20 days of PTO. Learn more at: https://www.newlimit.com/careers *This compensation and benefits information is based on Company's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
Skills Required
- Multi-year experience recruiting at the Director to VP+ leadership level in top-tier biotechnology or technology companies
- Proven success sourcing and closing rare, highly specialized talent from narrow talent pools
- Ability to partner strategically with C-suite and senior leaders to define roles and build alignment
- Excellent communication skills, including articulating company vision and culture to senior executives
- Bachelor’s degree or greater in natural sciences or engineering
- Experience recruiting in computational biology, machine learning, cell and molecular biology, functional genomics, or immunology
- Experience with early- to growth-stage companies undergoing rapid scaling
- Experience building or improving recruiting function strategy and processes
What We Do
NewLimit is a biotechnology company working to radically extend human healthspan. We’re developing medicines to treat age-related diseases by reprogramming the epigenome, a new therapeutic mechanism to restore regenerative potential in aged and diseased cells. We leverage functional genomics, pooled perturbation screening, and machine learning models to unravel the biology of epigenetic aging and disease using experiments of unprecedented scale.
