Senior Director, Talent & Culture

Company Overview
ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cells. We envision a day when we no longer fear cancer, but can conquer it, thanks to the biological wonder that is the human immune system. Our scientists are working to develop novel therapies that harness that inherent power by amplifying both branches of the immune system, attacking cancerous or infected cells today while building immunological memory for tomorrow. The goal: to reprogram the patient’s immune system and treat the host rather than just the disease.
Why ImmunityBio?
• ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases.
• Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California.
• Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company.
• Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Talent and Culture is responsible for shaping and executing HR strategies that align the organization’s workforce capabilities with business objectives. This senior HR leader oversees the full talent lifecycle—from acquisition and onboarding through development and performance management—while driving cultural initiatives that promote engagement, diversity and employee well‑being. The role is attuned to the needs of global teams, ensuring that high‑potential talent pipelines support both product innovation and market execution.

Essential Functions

• Designs and leads a comprehensive talent‑acquisition strategy that targets scientific, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial skill sets essential to the pipeline. This includes globally coordinated recruitment campaigns, employer‑branding initiatives, and strategic partnerships with academic institutions and professional societies to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Oversees the employee onboarding experience to ensure seamless integration of new hires into the company’s mission, compliance frameworks, and collaborative culture.
• Drives performance management initiatives, which are designed to develop and retain top talent.  This includes goal‑setting and feedback systems that tie individual objectives to corporate milestones. Working closely with business‑unit leaders, calibrates performance metrics, and conducts regular talent reviews.
• Champions and evolves a strong, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Leads culture initiatives, and employee‑engagement programs that reinforce the organization’s purpose‑driven identity.
• Leverages HR analytics to monitor key indicators of employee sentiment, turnover risk, and engagement, translating insights into actionable interventions that enhance retention and productivity across all functional areas.
• Partners with leadership to forecast talent demand to inform budget allocations, talent‑pipeline development, and succession planning for critical roles, ensuring that the organization maintains the right talent at the right time.
• Ensures HR policies and practices are compliant with employment laws and regulations.
• Oversees employee relations matters, investigations, and resolution strategies.
• Promotes and utilizes HR technology platforms to drive operational efficiency.
• Performs ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects as assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma with 16+ years of progressive HR‑leadership experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors, demonstrating a track record of building high‑performing talent functions that support complex R&D and commercial operations required; or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field with 12+ years of progressive HR‑leadership experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors, demonstrating a track record of building high‑performing talent functions that support complex R&D and commercial operations required.
• Master’s Degree or advanced professional certification (e.g., SHRM‑SC, SPHR) preferred.
• Experience managing multi‑regional HR teams, overseeing large‑scale recruitment initiatives, and leading cultural‑transformation programs in fast‑changing environments required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong business acumen, with the capacity to interpret financial and operational data to inform talent decisions that directly impact pipeline progress and market performance
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross‑functional collaboration, coupled with strong communication skills that translate strategic talent objectives into clear, actionable plans for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Deep expertise in global talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce analytics is essential, as is a thorough understanding of industry‑specific regulatory requirements.
• Strong technical capabilities with the ability to engage in strategic discussions with internal clients throughout the organization and third-party vendors.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively across all areas of the business
• Problem solver mindset with the ability to multi-task and meet constantly changing deadlines
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions
• Ability to inspire a shared vision and empower and motivate a team

Working Environment / Physical Environment

• This position works on site in El Segundo, CA
• Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours.  Flexibility is available with manager approval.
• This is primarily a position that works at a computer most of the time

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity award. The annual base pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience as well as geographic location.

$220,000 (entry-level qualifications) to $240,000 (highly experienced) annually

The application window is anticipated to close on 60 days from when it is posted or sooner if the position is filled or closed.

ImmunityBio employees are as valuable as the people we serve. We have built a resource of robust benefit offerings to best support the total wellbeing of our team members and their families. Our competitive total rewards benefits package, for eligible employees, include: Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options • Health and Financial Wellness Programs • Employer Assistance Program (EAP) • Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • 529 Education Savings Program • Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks • Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays • Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO • Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day •  We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to optimize your Health and Wellness.

At ImmunityBio, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.