About
Chris leads Third Rock's recruiting team, focused on attracting talent to the firm and its portfolio companies. He joined in 2010, holds a B.S. in Physiology from the University of Massachusetts, and is a former United States Marine.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Third Rock VenturesChief Talent Officercurrent2019 — presentBoston, Massachusetts
- Third Rock VenturesVice President Recruiting2016 — 2019
- Third Rock VenturesRecruiting Director2010 — 2016Greater Boston Area
- Pivotal Search, IncFounder-executive recruiter2006 — 2010
- EMD SeronoRecruiting Consultant2007 — 2008
- CovidienRecruiting Consultant2006 — 2007
- The Bowdoin GroupBiotech/Medical Device Executive Search Recruiter2003 — 2006
- Taqua SystemsCorporate Recruiting Manager1999 — 2002
- Ranstad (formerlyNew Boston Systems)Account Manager/Technical Recruiter1997 — 1999
- United States Marine CorpsSergeant1990 — 1996
Skills & more
Applicant Tracking Systems2Strategy17Management9Search1Pharmacology4Start-ups39Biotechnology76Executive Search45Telecommunications2Medical Devices13Recruiting61Regulatory Affairs8
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Clinical ResearchInterviewsTechnical RecruitingTeam BuildingHuman ResourcesTemporary PlacementLifesciencesTalent AcquisitionClinical DevelopmentVenture CapitalBiopharmaceuticalsCollege RecruitingFrom Chris's professional profile.
Colleagues at Third Rock Ventures
Abbie Celniker
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Adam Tebbe
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Alan Ezekowitz
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Alison Connors
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Amanda Chan
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Andrea van Elsas
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Andrew Warren
Senior Associate at Third Rock Ventures
Angelo Severino
Investor at Third Rock Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Robinson?
- Chris leads Third Rock's recruiting team, focused on attracting talent to the firm and its portfolio companies. He joined in 2010, holds a B.S. in Physiology from the University of Massachusetts, and is a former United States Marine.
- Where does Chris Robinson work?
- Chris Robinson is Chief Talent Officer at Third Rock Ventures.
- What does Chris Robinson invest in?
- Chris Robinson invests in Biotech.
- Where did Chris Robinson go to school?
- Chris Robinson studied at UMass Boston (Bachelor Science, Physiology, concentration in Cardiac Rehabilitation).
Same school
Also attended UMass Boston21
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Shared employers
Also worked at Third Rock Ventures80
Lisa PurcellInvestor at Third Rock VenturesPaul MeloneInvestor at Third Rock VenturesKevin MunnellyInvestor at Third Rock VenturesAmanda ChanInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJigar RaythathaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesOlie LuchitskyInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
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Also worked at The Bowdoin Group2
Also worked at United States Marine Corps36
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