Recruiting Coordinator / Sourcer (Contract)

About Xaira Therapeutics

Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company driving advances in artificial intelligence to learn the language of life and transform how we treat disease. The company seeks to rethink the drug discovery and development process from end-to-end by bringing together leading talent across three core areas: machine learning research to better understand biology, expansive data generation to power new models, and robust therapeutic product development to treat disease. Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and London.

About the Role

We’re building a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and innovators who are using generative AI to design transformative medicines and reshape the future of human health. To help us do it, we’re looking for a Recruiting Coordinator / Sourcer who is obsessed with finding exceptional talent, delivering an outstanding candidate experience, and making the recruiting process seamless for everyone involved.

This onsite contract role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and brings proven experience supporting recruiting in biotech, pharma, or life sciences. You’ll work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to identify and engage top talent across technical and scientific functions while ensuring every candidate touchpoint reflects our commitment to excellence and care.

What you’ll do

• Actively source high-quality candidates across R&D, technical, and G&A roles using a range of platforms (LinkedIn, Google Scholar, GitHub, ResearchGate, Slack groups, etc.
• Write thoughtful, personalized outreach messages that grab attention and communicate our mission
• Coordinate complex interview scheduling across multiple time zones and teams, delivering a seamless, responsive, and respectful experience for candidate
• sOwn candidate communication from first outreach to final decision, always keeping a human touch and a sense of urgency
• Keep our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse) clean, updated, and useful — ensuring visibility and alignment across the team
• Collaborate closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers to continuously improve process and candidate experience

What you brin

• BS/BA degree required, with 2 years of experience in recruiting coordination and/or sourcing within biotech, pharma, or life sciences
• Proven success sourcing for technical and scientific roles, and curiosity about how different backgrounds add value to high-performing tea
• A high bar for candidate experience — you treat every candidate like a future colleag
• ueStrong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and stay ahead of the details
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse (or similar ATS), and collaboration tools like Google Suite and SeekOut
• A proactive, collaborative approach and excitement about being onsite and embedded in the heart of the team

Why this role matters: The people we hire will shape the science, culture, and trajectory of our company. Your ability to uncover exceptional talent and ensure every candidate interaction is meaningful will directly influence our success in transforming medicine through AI.