Head of Talent AI-Driven Biotech & Defense Recruiting

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pilgrimRedwood City (CA)

Talent Directors Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

Pilgrim in Redwood City is seeking a Head of Talent to lead engineering, science, and operations recruiting. You will own recruiting end to end, define roles, design interview processes, and build channels to attract top talent. You will partner with the founding team to map needs, source candidates across communities, and implement AI-enabled workflows that scale hiring for national security biotech. This is a senior leadership role with impact.

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