People & Talent Operations Coordinator

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development. 

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials. Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials. Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients. The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, Sam Altman, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others. 

You can read more at the following links:

• Our Vision for AI in Pharma
• Our Current Drug Portfolio
• Our Technology & Platform

At Formation Bio, our values are the driving force behind our mission to revolutionize the pharma industry. Every team and individual at the company shares these same values, and every team and individual plays a key part in our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.

About the Position 

Hybrid – 3 days/week in office (New York, NY)

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, curious, and proactive People & Talent Operations Coordinator to support the full employee lifecycle—from candidate experience to internal programs—while building strong foundations for our growing team. You will play a critical role in leveraging AI to automate and optimize our existing processes and systems. This is an ideal role for someone with exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a love for process. If you’re looking to build your career in the People space, while having an impact on our mission to bring new treatments to patients faster and more efficiently, we’d love to consider you. 

About the Role

• Coordinate interview scheduling across multiple teams, including with executive-level candidates and external partners.
• Support core People programs and processes including onboarding, off-boarding, performance, promotion and compensation reviews, leaves of absence, and more.
• Maintain accurate employee and recruiting data in our HRIS (ADP) and ATS (Greenhouse).
• Respond to employee and candidate questions, providing clear communication and timely follow-ups.
• Help document workflows, update processes, and assist in building resources and templates leveraging AI.
• Handle onboarding/off-boarding tasks for all contractors/consultants.
• Partner closely with all People team members on special projects as needed.

About You 

• 1–2 years of experience in People Operations, Recruiting Coordination, or related administrative roles (internships count!).
• A great communicator who listens actively and isn’t afraid to ask clarifying questions.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Adaptable and eager to learn—comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.
• Skilled in Google Workspace (especially Sheets and Slides); experience with Greenhouse and ADP is a plus.
• Eager to leverage AI to automate and optimize processes, with experience already leveraging tools like ChatGPT at work. 
• Approaches work with a low-ego, can-do mindset—you’re ready to jump in and help where needed.
• Committed to delivering inclusive, high-quality experiences to employees and candidates.

Compensation:

Salary ranges are informed in part by geographic location, in addition to other factors. The target salary ranges for this role are: 

• NYC Metro Area: $30.00/hour - $38.00/hour. This role is eligible for overtime compensation.

The ranges provided above include base salary only. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, generous perks, hybrid flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

If this range doesn’t match your expectations, please still apply because we may have something else for you.

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You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.