Senior Director, Talent Acquisition at Mineralys Therapeutics

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Data-Driven Decision Making, Operational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Agile Mindset, Diversity, Candidate Experience, Talent Branding, Workforce Planning, Metrics-Oriented, Execution Under Tight Timelines, Adaptability, Collaboration, Hiring Excellence, Market Intelligence

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

“Mineralys Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension and related comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other diseases driven by dysregulated aldosterone. Its initial product candidate, lorundrostat, is a proprietary, orally administered, highly selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor. Mineralys is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit https://mineralystx.com. Follow Mineralys on LinkedIn, Twitter and Bluesky” Mineralys is a fully remote company. Reporting to the SVP, People, the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that attracts world-class scientific, clinical, and business talent to support the company’s growth. This individual will lead the end-to-end recruitment function, overseeing talent branding, sourcing, candidate experience, recruitment operations, and partnership with hiring leaders, while ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, culture, and values. The Senior Director, TA plays a pivotal role in shaping a high-performance workforce that drives innovation within and across the team. Responsibilities Talent Brand, Candidate Experience, and Recruiting Capability Deliver strategic insights on talent acquisition best practices, market intelligence, and workforce trends. Drive branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice within the biotech and life sciences communities. Own the full lifecycle recruitment process, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and an exceptional candidate experience. Enhance and evolve recruiting capability and hiring excellence across the organization through training, toolkits, and partnership with hiring managers. Operational Leadership Establish scalable talent acquisition infrastructure to support frictionless hiring while ensuring strong focus on quality of hire, culture fit, and diversity. Implement and manage recruiting systems, analytics, and tools (e.g., Greenhouse) to track key metrics and optimize workflow. Lead workforce planning including forecasting hiring needs, identifying critical roles and skillsets, and defining talent profiles. Communicate hiring progress, challenges, and opportunities to executive leadership through regular updates and dashboards. Manage external partnerships with search firms, agencies, and talent platforms to expand reach and efficiency. Skills and Attributes Velocity – Drive Speed with Purpose Foresight & Acceleration Execution Under Tight Timelines Clear Decision-Making in Ambiguity Data-Driven Decision Making – Ground Strategy in Evidence Subject Matter Intelligence & Precedent-Based Reasoning Data Interpretation Metrics-Oriented Agile Mindset – Embrace Iteration and Change Adaptability to Shifting Development Plans Iterative Planning & Engagement Frictionless Execution – Simplify the Path to Results Operational Clarity & Precision Lean, Cross-Functional Collaboration Strategic Communication Autonomy – Lead with Ownership and Accountability Self-Directed and Proactive Trusted Decision Maker Leads from the Front Execution that Delivers Value Define success up front Follow through with discipline Deliver results that move the business Educational & Skill Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong background recruiting in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries required. Proven experience scaling talent acquisition functions during periods of rapid growth or transformation. Deep understanding of recruiting for specialized and technical roles (development, regulatory, clinical, and commercial). Supervisory Responsibility Responsible for supervision and management of Talent Acquisition team Travel Up to 15% domestic travel, Valid US driver’s license required, ability to travel without restrictions. This position is eligible for standard Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401K, as well as participating in Mineralys incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. US Salary Range: $220,000 - 250,000 #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

The Senior Director, Talent Acquisition is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy. This role includes overseeing the recruitment function, enhancing candidate experience, and ensuring alignment with the company’s mission and values.