--- title: 'Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract) at Vaxcyte' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/talent-acquisition-coordinator-contract-vaxcyte-san-carlos-9tdctdkz97pa' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-26' --- # Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract) at Vaxcyte - **Company:** Vaxcyte - **Location:** San Carlos, CA - **Posted:** 2026-10-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/vaxcyte/jobs/5462955008?gh_jid=5462955008 ## Job description Join our Mission to Protect Humankind! Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values: *RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered. *AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind. *LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives. *MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making. Summary: At Vaxcyte, we are on a mission to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases through the development of high-fidelity vaccines. As we grow, we are looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join our collaborative, fast-moving Talent Acquisition team. This is a high-impact, hybrid role for someone who delivers outstanding service to candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers alike, and who brings judgment to scheduling. You will coordinate interviews for roles across the company, partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, interviewers, and our executive assistant team, and bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to everything you do. Depending on your experience, you will either take on complex interview schedules from the start or ramp into them over time. If you are reliable, think in systems, look for ways to make the team’s work easier before being asked, and solve scheduling problems before they surface, we would like to meet you. This is a full-time contract role, 40 hours per week, onsite in San Carlos, CA three days per week. Essential Functions: - Deliver a high level of customer service to every stakeholder in the process: candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers. - Guide candidates through scheduling, from the first availability request through interview day, acknowledging every message and adding a personal touch. - Coordinate interviews (virtual and onsite) for roles across the company, with the opportunity to take on complex schedules as you ramp. - Claim each new scheduling request and follow that candidate to the end of the process; hand off cleanly when covering for a teammate. - Acknowledge candidate availability the same business day and confirm schedules quickly once availability and interviewer responses are in. - Partner closely with the executive assistant team to coordinate interviewer calendars and resolve conflicts. - Schedule interview debriefs by default, placed on the calendar when the schedule is confirmed. - Review each schedule for total length, interviewer order, breaks, and time zones before it reaches the candidate; push back with an alternative when a schedule will not work. - Manage recruiting calendars, Teams and Zoom logistics, and conference room bookings; greet onsite candidates and ensure a welcoming experience. - Coordinate candidate travel and process reimbursements. - Log reschedules and cancellations in Greenhouse with source and reason; keep candidate records and activity current in Greenhouse as the system of record. - Look for ways to improve workflows and give recruiters time back: spot recurring friction, bring forward solutions, and take on work proactively rather than waiting to be asked. - Communicate early about blockers, needs, and time off so coverage is arranged and nothing drops. Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. - 1-3 years in a coordination or recruiting-support role; related or transferable experience is welcome (for example, office coordinator or administrative assistant). - Experience with Greenhouse or another modern ATS a plus. - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, with the ability to interact confidently with all levels, including senior executives. - A strong customer-service orientation and genuine care for the experience of candidates, hiring managers, and interviewers. - A self-starter who is a natural problem-solver and troubleshooter, looks for ways to support the team, and wants to make an impact whether asked or acting on their own ideas. - High attention to detail, strong time management, and organizational skills. - Stays calm under pressure and juggles competing priorities. - A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset and the ability to build repeatable, efficient workflows. Reports to: Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition Location: San Carlos, CA Work Arrangement (may be adjusted based on business needs, job responsibilities, or changes to company policy): Hybrid (minimum of 3 days per week onsite) Expected Contract Length: 12 months Hourly Range: $47.00 - $50.00 (SF Bay Area). Hourly ranges for non-California locations may vary. ## #LI-JN1 ## Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Recruitment Fraud Notice Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent Vaxcyte in recruitment activities. Vaxcyte has an established recruitment process for all positions prior to issuing an offer for employment and we will never extend unsolicited employment offers or ask candidates to provide financial or sensitive personal information as part of the application process. All legitimate communication from Vaxcyte will come from an official @vaxcyte.com email address. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings at [vaxcyte.com/careers](https://vaxcyte.com/careers/). ## About Vaxcyte ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage biotechnology company re-engineering how vaccines are made to eliminate bacterial infections, using a cell-free protein synthesis platform to develop high-fidelity, broad-spectrum vaccines. - **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: PCVX) - **Headquarters**: San Carlos, California, United States - **Founded**: 2013 (as SutroVax; rebranded to Vaxcyte in 2020) - **Founders**: Not publicly available (the company emerged from Sutro Biopharma’s spin-out) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Biotechnology / Vaccines (Infectious Disease) - **Target customers**: Global healthcare systems, public health organizations, and ultimately patients (B2B/Institutional); the company develops vaccines for both pediatric and adult populations. - **Mission or purpose**: To protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial infections, eliminating diseases like invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella. ## Products & Services - **VAX-31 (31-valent PCV)**: A broad-spectrum pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate in Phase 3 for adults and Phase 2 for infants. Designed to cover over 95% of circulating IPD serotypes in U.S. adults 50+ and ~94% in infants. FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation granted. - **VAX-24 (24-valent PCV)**: A pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate in Phase 2 for infants, designed to cover more serotypes than any infant PCV on the market today. - **VAX-A1 (Group A Strep)**: A preclinical conjugate vaccine candidate for Group A Strep, a disease with no currently approved vaccine. Phase 1 first-in-human study (adults) underway in Australia. - **VAX-GI (Shigella)**: A novel preclinical vaccine candidate targeting Shigella, a leading cause of diarrheal disease. - **Platform Technology**: A proprietary cell-free protein synthesis platform that enables site-specific, carrier-sparing conjugation to produce precisely targeted vaccines with enhanced immunogenicity. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: ~$16.7 billion (as of early July 2026) - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised (private) is not applicable; as a public company, key metrics include cash position (~$2.0 billion as of Q1 2026) and R&D investment. The company is pre-revenue. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Major institutional investors include Baker Bros. Advisors, Fidelity, and funds managed by BlackRock. Key partnership: exclusive license agreement with Sutro Biopharma for its cell-free protein synthesis platform. - **Growth Signals**: - Up to $1 billion commitment to expanding U.S. manufacturing with a new facility in North Carolina. - VAX-31 Phase 3 program (OPUS-1, OPUS-2, OPUS-3) topline data expected Q4 2026 – H1 2027. - Headcount growth: actively hiring across 100+ roles (Analytical, Commercial, Clinical, Conjugation, Quality, Regulatory). - Recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in BioPharma (multiple years). ## Competitive Advantages - **Broadest-spectrum PCV candidates**: VAX-31 is the broadest-spectrum pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in the clinic, targeting up to 31 serotypes. - **Differentiated platform**: Cell-free protein synthesis allows for the creation of complex, high-fidelity vaccines that can overcome bacterial defense mechanisms (e.g., capsule-switching) that limit conventional cell-based vaccines. - **Carrier-sparing technology**: Site-specific conjugation enables a higher valency (more serotypes) without compromising immunogenicity or tolerability. - **Manufacturing scale**: Significant investment in U.S.-based production capacity provides a long-term supply chain advantage and aligns with "Investing in America" initiatives. ## Strategic Focus - **Primary**: Advance VAX-31 and VAX-24 through late-stage clinical trials to secure regulatory approval and establish a new standard of care for pneumococcal disease. - **Pipeline expansion**: Advance VAX-A1 (Group A Strep) and VAX-GI (Shigella) candidates through early clinical development. - **Manufacturing**: Scale up internal manufacturing capabilities to support commercial launch and global supply. - **Commercial readiness**: Building a commercial organization (e.g., hiring a VP of U.S. Market Access & Pricing, Senior Director of Product Launch) to prepare for potential VAX-31 launch. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "kindness-first" mindset with a focus on audacious goals, collaboration, and mutual support. Recognized as a *Great Place to Work* and *Best Workplace in BioPharma* (Fortune). - **Work Model**: Hybrid, Remote, and Onsite options available depending on role. San Carlos HQ offers a hybrid schedule. - **Total Rewards**: 100% paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 401k matching; flexible PTO and holidays; paid parental and sick leave; equity awards (stock options & RSUs); Employee Stock Purchase Plan; lifestyle spending account; mental health and wellness resources. - **Growth & Development**: Strong emphasis on learning culture, professional advancement through coaching, and career development programs. - **Mission-driven**: Employees are directly contributing to creating vaccines that protect every child born and every adult at risk from bacterial infections globally. ## Sources 1. [vaxcyte.com](https://vaxcyte.com/) 2. [vaxcyte.com/careers](https://vaxcyte.com/careers/) 3. [vaxcyte.com/job-listings](https://vaxcyte.com/job-listings/) 4. [vaxcyte.com/culture](https://vaxcyte.com/culture/) 5. 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