Talent Sourcer; Consultant​/Temp

Overview

South San Francisco or Princeton, New Jersey

About Us

Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. It is Kardigan’s mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve. Led by Tassos Giannakakos, Jay Edelberg, M.D. and Bob McDowell, Ph.D., Kardigan’s co-founders have reunited after leading Myo Kardia to discover and develop mavacamten, the first cardiac myosin inhibitor, resulting in an acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020.

We have a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, a pipeline of late-stage candidates, and an industry-leading team that is driven to improve the lives of patients. At Kardigan, we are motivated by our values which guide how we work, interact, and achieve our goals.
Driven by patients and their families
, we are deeply committed to improving the lives of patients and prioritizing their needs above all else. We believe in being authentic
—leading with truth to bring out the best in others by creating an environment where every person knows they will be fully accepted. With an eagerness to learn
, we encourage the highest levels of curiosity and are open to changing our minds. We are committed to winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention, and support each other no matter what role we play or where we sit. Lastly, we strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. We are not afraid to take risks to unlock innovation and advance scientific discoveries.

These values are the foundation of our work, empowering us to make a real difference, every day.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Sourcer who is deeply passionate about sourcing and engaging top talent. This role is ideal for someone who views sourcing as a craft, enjoys building relationships with candidates, and is energized by finding exceptional talent—including candidates who are not actively looking.

You will partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to build strong, diverse pipelines across scientific, technical, and corporate functions. This is a sourcing-focused role and not a general HR or recruiting position.

• Proactively source and engage candidates across Research, Development, Quality, Technical Operations, and G&A
• Use creative sourcing strategies beyond Linked In to identify and engage hard-to-find talent
• Build and manage strong candidate pipelines, including employee referrals and passive candidates
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role needs and share pipeline updates
• Effectively communicate the company’s story and close candidate interest
• Track sourcing activity and candidate data in Greenhouse (or similar ATS)
• Assist in conducting candidate reference check calls
• Use Excel and other tools to stay organized and monitor pipeline health

• Experience:
• 5–7 years of experience as a Talent Sourcer, preferably within the Biotech industry
• Demonstrated experience sourcing across scientific, technical, and corporate functions
• Experience working in both startup and large pharma environments
• Strong experience in developing and executing sourcing strategies, with an understanding of competitive intelligence in biotech recruitment.
• Experience using data to guide sourcing, tracking what works, tweaking strategies, and always looking for better ways to reach candidates.
• Advanced in using Linked In Recruiter to find the right people, whether through Boolean search, talent mapping, or building long-term pipelines.
• Deep understanding of the biotech and life sciences talent landscape, preferably in cardiovascular therapeutics.
• Proactive, outgoing, and approachable personality with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong passion for talent acquisition and sourcing; not seeking a general HR role.
• Enjoys partnering with recruiters and hiring managers, offering advice, insights, and practical support to help find the best talent.
• Comfortable engaging…