Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Associate Director/Director, Regulatory Strategy

Chromamedicine · Boston, MA

nChroma Bio is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company developing engineered epigenetic silencers to overcome the limitations of existing therapies and enable next-generation genomic medicines. By combining in vivo delivery and gene-regulating technologies, nChroma is designing optimal solutions to deliver precise, potent and durable treatments for patients with high unmet needs. nChroma’s lead candidate, CRMA-1001, is a clinical-stage, liver-directed epigenetic silencer in development as a potential functional cure for chronic hepatitis B. Guided by a world-class team at the forefront of genetic medicine, founded by renowned pioneers in the field, and supported by top-tier investors, nChroma is redefining targeted in vivo genetic medicine with the initial goal of treating diseases affecting the liver, blood, cardiovascular and central nervous systems.

We’re building a culture and organization to support this important mission, bringing together individuals that thrive in a supportive environment where diverse perspectives and a passion for discovery drive cutting-edge science and breakthrough medicines.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Associate Director/Director, Regulatory Strategy will oversee the management, coordination and execution of regulatory activities for nChroma’s early development programs.  This position supports nChroma’s regulatory efforts and partners with the nonclinical, clinical development, and clinical operations functions, as well as other regulatory team members.  This role reports into the VP Regulatory Affairs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Responsible for coordinating and driving regulatory submissions, including submission teams and timelines, for assigned programs 
  • Represent regulatory function on cross-functional teams  
  • Support US, EU, and global clinical trials including the preparation of initial INDs/CTAs and amendments, responses to agency questions, and maintenance activities. 
  • Support development and implementation of regulatory strategies to facilitate the progress of programs through all phases of development 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate and refine the product development strategy 
  • Ensure regulatory strategies align with business goals and meet Health Authority requirements. 
  • Actively monitor regulatory policy and intelligence and disseminate information to teams; contribute to internal process and policy improvements. 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

  • Experience in gene therapy, gene editing and/or RNA therapeutics strongly preferred 
  • In-depth knowledge of global regulations, ICH/GMP requirements, CTD format. 
  • Thorough understanding of drug development process and the pharmaceutical industry including global regulatory requirements, guidance, accelerated regulatory review paths, and policy trends  
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment  
  • Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional environment to meet each program’s critical regulatory milestones  
  • Excellent communication skills, regulatory writing skills and willingness to share knowledge and lessons learned with strong attention to detail  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • B.A. and/or M.S. with at least seven years of relevant experience within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Minimum of 5 years in regulatory affairs in a clinical-stage and/or commercial biotechnology company. 

The salary range for this role is $180k - $235k

nChroma Bio is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, nChroma Bio complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 

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