Head of Talent Acquisition

About the Company

Our client is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. They are working to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across the industry, they provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on.

This is a direct hire, permanent placement position for a client of AdAstra Talent Advisors.

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will develop and execute strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent, while leading the recruitment function across the company. We are looking for someone to own full-cycle recruiting across diverse skill sets spanning QARA, biology, mechanical engineering, ML, and hardware specialists, partnering closely with technical team members. We are looking to bring on an individual with exceptional search craft as evidenced by a track record of success in building exceptional teams and a relentless drive to raise the talent bar.

• Act as a strategic partner to technical teams to determine and fill gaps urgently.
• Develop and implement global or regional talent acquisition strategies, including workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and critical role prioritization.
• Run expert intakes; translate scientific and engineering needs into clear, calibrated role definitions and search strategies.
• Build proactive pipelines and talent maps; close company needs on tight timelines; engage exceptional talent across communities.
• Partner with hiring teams to design high-signal candidate evaluation tactics and execute effective closing strategies.
• Lead candidate closes end-to-end, from initial touchpoint through acceptance.
• Implement a data-driven approach to inform broader organizational processes such as workforce and compensation planning.
• Enhance the company’s brand to attract diverse talent pools and create a positive candidate experience.

• Extensive experience in talent acquisition
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to influence technical team members and company
  leaders.
• Expertise in technical sourcing and recruitment technology.

• Leadership experience in global or high-growth organizations.

• Background in BCI/neurotech, biotech, or AI is a plus.

Logistical Requirements

• Onsite in the Bay Area

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (subsidized)
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Equal Opportunity

About AdAstra

AdAstra Talent Advisors is a headhunting and talent advising firm focused on the Climate, Space, and Defense sectors of Hard Tech. We specialize in pairing highly technical and executive talent with some of the world’s leading Hard Tech startups.

At AdAstra, we catalyze the innovations that future generations depend on by placing the right people in the right seats. Our dedicated work enables inconceivable technology from Earth, to the stars. And it’s all because of trailblazing talent like you - those driven to do what’s never been done before. 

We care about long term relationships with both candidates and companies. Even if the role we initially discuss isn’t a perfect fit, it’s likely we’ll have something relevant to share with you in the future. 

Join us on our journey by following along via LinkedIn!

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CTO / COO, Brian Mejeur  |  LinkedIn profile

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