Company Profile
We are Rakuten Aspyrian Inc., a privately funded, clinical stage, Biotechnology Company headquartered in San Diego, California. We are focused on advancing innovative science into breakthrough products that provide cancer patients with new treatments to conquer their disease.
We are supported by investors that have the commitment to build a long-term company that integrates research, development and commercialization of cutting edge cancer therapies with the aim to transform cancer treatments. Our mission is “CONQUERING Cancer. For LIFE.”
We are developing therapies based on a novel proprietary technology platform that utilizes antibodies conjugated with payloads that are specifically activated at the tumor site. Our first clinical product will advance into Phase 3 pivotal clinical testing to treat terminal cancer patients. This is a first-in-class product with unique pharmacological activity and with the potential to have a broad impact in cancer. Given the rapid progression of the clinical studies we are quickly expanding the team to support late stage pivotal clinical development and future commercialization of our products.
Position Summary
Aspyrian is growing rapidly to support the next stages of development of our technology. We are looking for an accomplished Recruiter to join and build our team in our San Francisco Bay Area office. The Recruiter will provide an innovative best-in-class candidate experience and quality support to our Talent Acquisition team.
This person will also be a key member of the culture engine. The Recruiter contribute to the objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment of an outstanding workforce.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent and drive People Operations in our new office in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Support and execute the company’s overall recruitment strategy
- Find and engage with top talent through advertisements, industry events, applicant review, and other sourcing methods
- Screen candidates against technical expertise and company values
- Assist with the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company
- Support the talent acquisition process including candidate communication, reporting, requisitions, job boards, and more
- In an effort to attract the best talent, build relationships with academic institutions, local biotech community, organizations, and networks
- Responsible of all aspects of on-site candidate interviews, including scheduling, preparing all necessary documents, and providing a great candidate experience while on-site
- Manage all job advertisement platforms, ensuring high visibility of our career opportunities, top quality adverts, and promoting our company’s brand
- Maintain recruitment applicant tracking system ensuring data accuracy
- Deliver a seamless and positive experience for all candidates
- Support the on-boarding process
- Rakuten Aspyrian is a dynamic environment and each employee may be asked to assist in work areas outside of their usual duties.
Desired Education, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of recruiting experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
- Strong understanding of talent landscape, analytics and recommendations for talent strategy
- Flexible and resilient to adapt to multiple demands and shifting priorities
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding organizational skills, follow-up, and attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proud of your work
- Exceptional problem solving, time management, and organizational skills
- Passionate about process improvements and outstanding customer service
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion and the initiative to efficiently meet the demands of multiple internal partners
- Ability to work independently, execute multiple tasks simultaneously, and cut through ambiguity
- Unrivalled attention to detail and consistent delivery of the highest quality of work
- Strong interpersonal skills a must
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation plan with an excellent benefits package including flexible time off, stock options, 401k, medical, dental, vision plans and more.
Rakuten Aspyrian Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.