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Full-Time

Head of Total Rewards & People Operations

Posted on 6/27/2024

GeneDx

GeneDx

501-1,000 employees

Genetic testing for rare disease diagnostics

Data & Analytics
Hardware
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Financial Services
Biotechnology
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Compensation Overview

$190k - $210kAnnually

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Requirements
  • 10+ years of diverse Total Rewards experience
  • 7+ years’ experience with full life-cycle compensation planning & execution
  • 5+ Years of leading a Total Rewards and/or People Operations team
  • Excellent client service skills
  • Strategic thinker with exceptional verbal and written presentation skills
  • Inclusive leadership style
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability and courage to handle change
  • Ability to lead cross-functional efforts and initiatives
  • Compliance with local labor laws and regulations
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute comprehensive total rewards strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices
  • Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of competitive compensation and benefits programs
  • Oversee the administration of employee compensation
  • Analyze market trends and benchmark data
  • Develop and implement People operational strategies
  • Develop and maintain People policies and procedures
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals
  • Provide guidance, support, and resources to empower team members
  • Collaborate with senior leadership
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
  • Evaluate and optimize HR processes
  • Monitor HR metrics
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations

GeneDx focuses on clinical genomics and rare disease diagnostics through genetic testing, analyzing DNA to identify mutations linked to health conditions. They have sequenced over 300,000 clinical patient exomes, using samples from cheek swabs or blood, with results analyzed by experts and reported to healthcare providers. GeneDx stands out by offering rapid testing services that deliver results in as little as seven days, which is crucial for timely diagnoses. Their goal is to lead in clinical genomics by providing fast and reliable genetic testing that enhances personalized medicine.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GeneDx's strategic partnerships, such as with Komodo Health and Prognos Health, enhance their ability to drive precision medicine and accelerate drug discovery.
  • The company's innovative Patient Access Program can significantly improve diagnostic rates and treatment outcomes for pediatric epilepsy patients.
  • Securing $75M in financing demonstrates strong investor confidence and provides resources for further growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The recent workforce reduction by 10% could impact employee morale and operational efficiency.
  • The competitive landscape in genetic testing and clinical genomics is intense, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market leadership.

What makes GeneDx unique

  • GeneDx's focus on rapid and accurate exome sequencing, with products like GenomeXpress and XomeDx Xpress, sets it apart in the clinical genomics space.
  • Their extensive rare disease dataset, now accessible through partnerships like the one with Komodo Health, provides unparalleled insights for biopharma companies.
  • GeneDx's commitment to expanding access to genetic testing, as evidenced by their Patient Access Program for pediatric epilepsy, highlights their dedication to equitable healthcare.
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