Senior Recruiter

Senior Recruiter

Umoja Biopharma is a game-changing biotech start-up with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, focused on transforming the treatment of cancer with a novel integrated immunotherapy platform. Our vision is to develop off-the-shelf therapies capable of treating any tumor, any time. We are a diverse and growing team working in brand-new facilities in downtown Seattle, Washington, and Louisville, Colorado, and we are looking for innovative thinkers who are excited by groundbreaking science and technology, and passionate about squaring up to the challenges inherent to cutting edge drug development. We are committed to the principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and strongly invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment and help position Umoja as a leader in this front.

We at Umoja believe in the importance of stories; we are looking for great people to join our team to help us create more stories for ourselves, for you, and most importantly for patients and their families.

Umoja Biopharma Your Body. Your Hope. Your Cure.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter with a strong background in the biotech and life sciences industry to support our rapid growth and hiring needs. The ideal candidate will have proven success recruiting across research, clinical, manufacturing, and corporate functions within a startup and / or high-growth environment. You will partner with hiring managers, HR, and leadership, to source, engage, and hire top talent while ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.

This role can be based out of our Seattle, WA or Louisville, CO locations but there is a strong preference for Louisville, CO. The level of the position will be based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for scientific, technical, and corporate roles, including research, clinical development, manufacturing, and enabling functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, create compelling job descriptions, and align on sourcing strategies.
• Proactively source and build candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, job boards, and other innovative channels.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for both technical expertise and culture add.
• Prepare candidate offer packages for approvals maintaining market competitiveness and internal equity and deliver to candidates.
• Manage and collaborate with external recruiting partners / agencies supporting Contract roles from job description creation through onboarding.
• Provide timely updates and data-driven insights to hiring managers and HR leadership.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding.
• Be the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Super-User and maintain records, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Support employer branding initiatives and contribute to building a strong biotech talent network through attending career fairs, industry networking events, etc.
• Train hiring managers and interviewers on recruiting process and interview best practices
• Implement recruiting process improvements as necessary
• Other duties and projects as needed

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Recruiter Salary Range : $108,400 - $133,900

Senior Recruiter Salary Range : $130,100 - $160,700

Benefits Offerings

Umoja Biopharma offers its employees competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Additionally, we offer Umojians access to a 401k plan through Fidelity, with a 100% match up to their first 4% deferral. Umoja also provides a generous Paid Time Off policy, employee commuter benefits, and cell phone stipend.