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Arcellx · 4 days ago

Director, People & Culture, Commercial

positionRedwood City, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$180K/yr - $245K/yr

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment. As a Director of People & Culture, you will shape and execute the people strategy to support the Commercial organization during a critical growth phase.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders, providing insights and recommendations on talent planning, team design, performance management, and organizational development
Lead workforce planning and support talent acquisition strategies to build a high-performing sales, marketing, and MSL team prepared for successful market entry
Support change management initiatives and culture-building efforts as the organization scales to meet the demands of commercialization
Champion a high-performance, feedback-oriented, and inclusive culture
Develop and implement talent engagement and retention programs tailored to field-based commercial roles in a dynamic, mission-driven cell therapy environment
Use data and analytics to monitor organizational health and recommend targeted interventions

Qualification

Talent acquisition strategiesOrganizational developmentChange managementField-based commercial knowledgeData analyticsHigh emotional intelligenceRelationship building

Required

Demonstrated strong business and people results in high-growth companies, preferably life sciences
Exposure to commercial launch or new product introduction
Good understanding of field-based commercial organizations, including salesforce dynamics, incentive structures, and regional talent strategies
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and translate business needs into talent strategies
Experience managing organizational change in fast-paced environments
High emotional intelligence and the ability to build meaningful relationships

Benefits

100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents
Unlimited vacation
A 3-day weekend every month
Fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months
Tuition reimbursement
401k employer contribution
Relocation assistance for roles if required

Company

Arcellx

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Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that provides patients with immune cell therapies.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.arcellx.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$622M
Key Investors
Kite Pharma
2023-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2022-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $112M

Leadership Team

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Michelle Gilson
Chief Financial Officer
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Brad Gliner
Vice President, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
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Recent News

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