
Kardigan develops personalized cardiovascular medicines intended to move patients beyond symptom management toward functional cures. The company uses a proprietary Cardiac Intelligence R&D platform and AI-based analytics to identify biomarkers for safety, efficacy, and patient responder selection prior to human trials. Kardigan is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that integrates biomarker-driven patient selection and data-driven trial design into its development programs. The company is building a portfolio of therapies that target underlying cardiovascular disease pathophysiology to address unmet needs in heart health.

Kardigan develops personalized cardiovascular medicines intended to move patients beyond symptom management toward functional cures. The company uses a proprietary Cardiac Intelligence R&D platform and AI-based analytics to identify biomarkers for safety, efficacy, and patient responder selection prior to human trials. Kardigan is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that integrates biomarker-driven patient selection and data-driven trial design into its development programs. The company is building a portfolio of therapies that target underlying cardiovascular disease pathophysiology to address unmet needs in heart health.
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 MyoKardia 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.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Qualifications And Preferred Skills- Experience:
Exact Compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
Pay range
$60 - $90 USD
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 LinkedIn Recruiter to find the right people, whether through Boolean search, talent mapping, or building long-term pipelines.
Skills & Competencies:
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 and building relationships with passive candidates.
Highly organized with strong tracking and pipeline management skills
Proficient in applicant tracking systems (experience with Greenhouse preferred).
Willing to take on ad hoc projects as needed to support team priorities.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with sourcing data.
Excellent communication skills and confidence partnering with recruiters and hiring managers.