Joseph Kietzmann
Senior Director HR Business Partner Cogent Biosciences
Versatile and trustworthy Human Resources professional, Jospeh holds 20+ years of experience. Extensive background in HR as a Business Partner and Leader. Expertise in Total Rewards including Benefits, Compensation, and Equity Plans. Thorough understanding of HR practices including Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, HRIS, HR Compliance, and Employment Law.
Seminars
- How can life sciences organizations successfully scale research functions from a founding team to a fully mature, 90-person research engine, without losing culture, speed, or scientific rigor?
- Explore how Cogent Biosciences built out chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and TMPK functions from the ground up, including creating interview rigor, preparing new scientific leaders to assess talent, and designing a cross functional roadmap for cohesive growth
- Learn how Cogent enabled a 9x scaleup in its research facility while maintaining an engaged, collaborative culture and ensuring every new hire experienced a candidate centric, science driven evaluation process that strengthened both team fit and long-term retention
Interactive Q&A Session
This Q&A session explores how life sciences organizations can scale research functions from a small founding team to a fully mature, high-performing research engine without losing culture, speed, or scientific rigor. Gain insights into creating interview processes that prioritize scientific excellence, preparing leaders to assess talent effectively, and designing a roadmap for cohesive, cross-functional growth.
- Strategies for scaling research teams while preserving culture and collaboration
- Building rigorous, candidate-centric evaluation processes to strengthen team fit
- Preparing scientific leaders for talent assessment and leadership responsibilities
- Maintaining engagement and scientific integrity during rapid expansion
