Senior/Executive Director of Human Resources

Precigen is a dedicated commercial, discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in our core therapeutic areas of immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases.

We are seeking an onsite Human Resources leader to lead and elevate the HR function at Precigen, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and a high-performing workplace culture. In this executive role, you will design, implement, and sustain strategic HR initiatives that support both organizational goals and site-level needs. You will partner closely with site leadership to ensure alignment between business objectives and HR strategy, drive change management efforts, and oversee the delivery of core HR processes with consistency and excellence. Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, required
• 8+ years of executive or administrative HR leadership experience, ideally within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Proven success managing people, systems, and processes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to develop solutions.
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects, complex employee relations matters, and competing deadlines while consistently delivering high-quality results
• Solid relationship management skills across functions and levels.
• Comfort partnering with legal on complex matters.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site HR activities, partnering with site leadership to align and execute HR strategies, drive organizational change, and ensure consistent delivery of core HR processes
• Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leaves of absence, professional development, and performance management
• Collaborate across the organization to design, coordinate, and implement best-practice HR programs tailored to site needs
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local HR and labor regulations
• Support Precigen’s leadership team by providing coaching, guidance, and access to HR resources thatbuild capability, advance strategy, and drive results
• Analyze HR issues and trends at the site level and partner with leadership to develop effective, performance-enhancing solutions
• Serve as a member of site leadership teams, offering strategic HR counsel and contributing to innovative solutions that support business objectives
• Build and maintain strong, constructive relationships across the site to enhance communication, collaboration, and overall HR effectiveness
• Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve HR and organizational goals