SiPhox Health

Wearable and At-Home protein monitoring with silicon photonic chips

Head of People

Location
Burlington, MA, US
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
6+ years
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About the role

The Head of People will play a dynamic, strategic role to ensure the organization attracts and retains top-tier talent while maintaining a high-performance culture.

1) Building a High-Caliber Hiring Funnel

  • Design an Aggressive, Selective Recruiting Process: Implement a hiring funnel that rigorously screens for not only technical skills but also the intrinsic motivation to work in a high-intensity, outcome-driven environment. This might involve sourcing from elite schools, industries, or even niche networks where ambitious, driven individuals tend to cluster.
  • Identify Life Stage and Motivation: Develop methods to pinpoint candidates who are at a stage where they’re ready to "crush it" – they have the bandwidth, ambition, and drive for an intense work environment. This may include using behavioral interviews, life-stage questions, and psychometric assessments.
  • Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Strategy: Craft messaging and brand positioning that resonates with A-players, attracting those who are motivated by big challenges and high-impact projects. This could involve targeted social media outreach, branded content, and partnerships with platforms that cater to top talent.

2) Team Building and Performance Retention

  • Design Development Programs for Top Performers: Create and execute development tracks tailored for top performers to keep them engaged. These could include mentorship programs, career growth paths, leadership training, and continuous feedback.
  • Foster a Performance-Driven Culture: Implement performance management systems that recognize and reward high achievement, from bonuses to equity options, promotions, and public recognition.
  • Monitor Employee Satisfaction and Address Pain Points: Regularly assess team morale and address any issues quickly. Conduct pulse surveys, one-on-one meetings, and anonymous feedback channels to gauge team satisfaction and preemptively solve any emerging challenges.

3) Brand Building to Attract Talent

  • Define and Broadcast Company’s Unique Value Proposition: Work on positioning the company as a top choice for high performers by promoting its mission, values, and the unique challenges employees get to tackle.
  • Leverage Content Marketing and Social Media: Produce compelling content that highlights company achievements, innovative projects, and employee stories. This could be shared on LinkedIn, Twitter, and other platforms to attract similar high-caliber professionals.
  • Build Partnerships with Relevant Communities: Actively engage with industry events, host hackathons, webinars, or tech talks, and sponsor or partner with organizations known for producing high-level talent in the target fields.

Ultimately, the Head of People will be part recruiter, part culture-builder, and part brand strategist to ensure the company attracts, retains, and keeps the highest-performing talent engaged and motivated.

About Us

SiPhox Health is transforming the landscape of healthcare by bringing advanced blood testing technology into the home, enabling users to monitor and manage their health with precision and convenience. Leveraging cutting-edge silicon photonics technology, SiPhox Health provides rapid, laboratory-grade biomarker analysis that traditionally required clinical settings. Our mission is to empower individuals with accessible, actionable health insights that improve quality of life and promote proactive healthcare. Join us in reshaping primary care and the diagnostics industry, making advanced health monitoring accessible, scalable, and impactful on a global scale.

About SiPhox Health

Wearable and At-Home protein monitoring with silicon photonic chips

SiPhox Health
Founded:2020
Team Size:30
Location:Burlington, MA
Founders
Michael Dubrovsky
Michael Dubrovsky
Founder
Diedrik Vermeulen
Diedrik Vermeulen
Founder