4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.
(“4DMT”) is a clinical-stage gene therapy company pioneering the development of product candidates using targeted and evolved AAV vectors.
4DMT seeks to unlock the full potential of gene therapy using its platform, Therapeutic Vector Evolution, which combines the power of directed evolution with approximately one billion synthetic capsid sequences to invent evolved vectors for use in targeted gene therapy products.
The company is initially focused in three therapeutic areas: ophthalmology, cardiology, and pulmonology.
The 4DMT targeted and evolved vectors are invented with the goal of being delivered through clinically routine, well-tolerated and minimally invasive routes of administration, transducing diseased cells in target tissues efficiently, having reduced immunogenicity and, where relevant, having resistance to pre-existing antibodies.
4DMT is currently conducting three clinical trials: 4D-125 is in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for XLRP, 4D-110 is in a Phase 1 clinical trial for choroideremia and 4D-310 is in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for Fabry disease.
4DMT is focused on attracting and retaining the best people in the industry who identify with our mission and innovative results-driven approach.
We offer an inspiring and collaborative environment that encourages individual contributions, recognizes performance in multiple ways, offers competitive salary and benefits, and provides challenging opportunities for career development.
4D Molecular Therapeutics is located in Emeryville, CA.
General Summary We are looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to be part of our innovative and growing HR Team.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and operational leader with experience counseling internal clients in the biotech industry and who brings a passion for HR and expertise in California labor law.
This role will help us develop and implement critical HR strategies and initiatives that align and advance the business.
To be successful in this role, a candidate must be a team player, have both a strategic and operational mindset, be accountable and deliver well-reasoned, and creative solutions that best meet 4DMT’s business needs while appropriately managing risks.
This role will partner with various 4DMT leaders and provide expertise in areas of employee relations, organization development and training, DEI initiatives, and workforce planning.
Responsibilities Compliance & Employee Relations 30% of TIME Serve as a Business Partner and advisor to ensure that HR strategy, goals, and priorities are aligned with business needs Ensure compliance with applicable Federal & State regulations, wage & hour requirements, Federal & State leave policies, etc.
with expertise in California requirements Responsible for employee relations activities, conflict management, performance improvement plans, complaint investigation and resolution, employee separations, etc.
Manage complex investigations involving highly sensitive matters including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other work-related matters, document findings, and make recommendations on appropriate actions.
Work with outside employment counsel as needed.
Escalate issues as needed to ensure appropriate stakeholders are informed and engaged Provide ongoing employee relations support, and thought partnership and coaching for employees, managers, and leadership Organizational Development 45% of TIME Partner with HR leadership to set goals and make recommendations for improvement based on organization assessment and analysis Work closely with company leadership to provide coaching, guidance, and strategic value-added solutions in support of organizational and functional area priorities Identify HR issues for various group(s), which will affect the company’s ability to meet its business goals.
In collaboration with HR leadership, develop an appropriate plan for organizational and staff development Conceptualize and implement career development/ ladders that are aligned with employee skill enhancement and career paths Partner with senior leadership to implement processes to grow and develop employee skills and capabilities with the goal to drive performance Identify, provide input into, and plan new learning and development opportunities for employees, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, and access to external learning sources Partner with the Recruiting team to provide insights on organizational hiring needs and team structure to ensure internal equity Collaborate with the HR team to analyze data trends relevant to measuring the effectiveness of the learning and development programs and coaching initiatives we provide to employees Other Duties 25% of TIME Drive employee engagement efforts, facilitate employee surveys, and prepare the results, and action plan for the review with 4DMT leaders Contribute to the development and execution of HR initiatives and projects such as Talent Calibration, performance management, and annual headcount planning Partner with HR leadership to build a thoughtful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy and implement programs across the organization.
Participate in the DEI Committee Partner with HR leadership to design immigration guidelines and oversee ongoing cases Other duties as assigned.
We are a nimble team and there are opportunities to participate in many exciting projects Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification
– Preferred 5-8 years of experience demonstrating progressive HRBP experience in roles of increasing scope Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience Employee relations investigations Experience creating and implementing HR policies and procedures, developing and conducting training programs is strongly desired Skills Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment Employee Relations, HR Business Partner, or equivalent role Has Lead complex workplace investigations involving equal employment opportunity laws and other employment-related laws such as (FMLA, ADA, and ADEA) Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels from Senior executives to entry-level colleagues Ability to build strong relationships and leverage internal and external partners to deploy resources and programs that positively impact the business Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment/labor relations law Proven leadership, program management, and project management skills Knowledge of employment immigration law and experience working with external counsel to manage the visa sponsorship process from start to finish Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and successfully managing multiple projects while meeting time-sensitive and demanding deliverables Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, small public company environment 4DMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Attention: Search Firms / 3 rd Party Recruitment Agencies The Talent Acquisition / HR team manages the recruiting for all positions at 4D Molecular Therapeutics.
We will only accept resumes from a search agency/recruiter if we have a signed agreement in place and the Talent Acquisition / HR team has formally requested your help on a specific role.
Unsolicited resumes sent to 4D Molecular Therapeutics will be considered property of 4D Molecular Therapeutics.
4D Molecular Therapeutics will not be responsible for any fees associated should we hire from unsolicited resumes.
Recruiters are requested not to contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees, and doing so may jeopardize eligibility to work on future positions.
Recruiters interested in working with 4D Molecular Therapeutics can submit their information to recruiting4dmt.com– should we have a tough-to-fill role, we will contact you directly if you specialize in that area.