Vice President of People, Precision Neuroscience
$250-275k
More information about location
3-4 days a week in office (Manhattan, NY)
Building powerful, minimally invasive brain implants
Open for applications
Building powerful, minimally invasive brain implants
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$250-275k
More information about location
3-4 days a week in office (Manhattan, NY)
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide breakthrough treatments for the one billion patients worldwide suffering from neurological illnesses.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on operator who has played a meaningful role in growing VC-backed tech companies from 50 to 200+ employees, and who brings demonstrated leadership across core people domains including talent acquisition, engagement, org development, L&D, performance, total rewards, and compliance
- We’re looking for a builder—someone who thrives in dynamic, early-stage contexts and cares deeply about fostering a high-performance and mission-aligned culture
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field and/or relevant certification from SHRM or HRCI (PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP)
- A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive, hands-on people operations experience, taking multiple companies from 50 – 200+ employees as leader of People Operations or HR
- Proven experience leading talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management and learning and development in a rapidly-growing organization
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws and regulations
What the job involves
- As a Precision employee, you will be collaborating with experts across a diverse array of fields–including neurosurgery, mechanical engineering, machine learning, and microfabrication–to push the boundaries of what is possible
- You will be joining a well capitalized and fast-moving company
- In the two years since Precision’s founding, we have built and validated a product and have begun human trials in partnership with some of the country’s leading neurosurgery programs
- And you will be working toward a deeply meaningful goal: restoring function to people living with devastating neurological conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative disease such as ALS
- Our platform will enable these individuals to regain independence, communicate with loved ones, and return to work
- We are seeking a Vice President of People Operations to lead and manage all aspects of People Operations at Precision
- This includes talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development
- Strategy Development: Develop and implement people operations strategies aligned with the company’s mission and growth objectives
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment: Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent in the space. Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including oversight of the sourcing, interviewing and onboarding new employees with the assistance of our in-house Senior Recruiter, recruitment agency partners and Operations Coordinators
- Employee Engagement and Retention: Create and implement programs and initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction and retention. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with our values and mission
- Organizational Development: Lead initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, including workforce planning, succession planning and change management. Partner with senior leadership to align people operations strategies with business goals
- Learning and Development: Identify training and development needs across the organization and create comprehensive learning and development programs. Facilitate workshops, training sessions and other opportunities to enhance employee skills and knowledge
- Performance Management: Design and oversee performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews and career development plans. Provide coaching and support to managers and employees to ensure continuous improvement and growth
- Compensation and Benefits: Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- HR Policies and Compliance: Establish and maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal laws. Ensure all HR practices align with industry standards and best practices
- This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is on-site at our New York City (Flatiron neighborhood) office
Our take
Precision Neuroscience is finding new, practical ways of improving the lives of those who are suffering from neurological conditions.
The Layer 7 Cortical Interface is an implant that’s 1/5th the thickness of a human hair and can be fitted onto the human brain without damaging it. Through minimally invasive micro-slit surgery, the brain implant can process data and aims to move brain-computer interfaces (BCI) technology from small-scale research into a new era of worldwide usage.
The long-term goal of the Layer 7 Cortical Interface is to allow customers to interact with people and the world via digital means. Whilst the market is blooming with new companies exploring the possibilities of BCI technology, Precision has an advantage in that its solution requires minimal surgery and is reversible, meaning that it has wider implications than just neurological disorders.
Work is ongoing but with substantial funding behind it, Precision is using its investment to ramp up product development and FDA regulatory review as well as expanding its team.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
68% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Dec 2024
$102m
SERIES C
Nov 2024
$93m
LATE VC
Total funding: $249m
Company HQ
Kips Bay, New York, NY
Leadership
Michael Mager
(CEO & Co-Founder)Currently Co-Chairman at Assembly Software and Partner at Ridge Road Partners, Board Member at Supply Finance.
Mark Hettick
(Vice President of Engineering - Microfabrication)Previously Process Engineer at Neuralink, Lead Safety Coordinator at Berkeley Labs and Research Assistant at the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis.
Benjamin Rapoport
(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)Previously Scientific Director of the BioDesign Program at Mount Sinai Health Systems. Previously Neurosurgery Residency at Weill Cornell Medicine and Founding Member at Neuralink.
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