About Inograft Biotherapeutics
Inograft Bio is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering best-in-class, non-genotoxic bone marrow conditioning regimens for bone marrow transplantation. Founded in 2022 by leading scientists from Stanford University School of Medicine and Forty Seven Inc. (acquired by Gilead for $4.9B), we are driven by the belief that transformative stem cell therapies can address some of the most urgent unmet medical needs.
At Inograft, we embrace the unknown. We’re solving bold, high-stakes scientific problems that demand courage, creativity, focused execution, and the agility to adapt as we learn. We believe breakthroughs come not just from intellectual brilliance—but from doing hard things together, with purpose.
Culture & Values
We foster a culture of trust, respect, and shared accountability. Every team member has a voice, and every voice matters. We operate with a startup mindset—curious, humble, adaptable, and committed to building what’s next in stem cell therapies.
We thrive in ambiguity, operate with scientific integrity, and work collaboratively to tackle complex challenges that matter.
Our Core Values:
- Energizing & Inspiring – Purpose-driven leadership
- Innovative Problem Solving – Bold, creative thinking
- Humble Competence – Expertise without ego
- Relentless Rigor – Scientific integrity and discipline
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the scientific and cultural foundation of a company with extraordinary potential. At Inograft, you’ll work alongside a deeply experienced founding team, top-tier investors, a talented and mission-driven group committed to unlocking the future of stem cell medicine.
We don’t claim to have all the answers—but that’s exactly what makes this journey exciting. If you’re inspired by the unknown, fueled by impact, and ready to help build something transformative, we’d love to meet you.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a People Operations Associate to join our People & Culture team and play a key role in supporting our people, processes, and culture as we grow. This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone early in their HR career who is eager to learn, grow, and build a path toward a future People Operations Manager position. You’ll gain exposure to startup HR operations, systems, benefits, compliance, and internal culture initiatives—all while helping us build a best-in-class employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and internal transitions
- Maintain HRIS data, documentation, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory processes
- Support People & Culture leadership in managing benefits administration, leave tracking, and employee data integrity
- Assist with the development and optimization of workflows, tools, and internal policies
- Prepare and maintain HR documentation, employee files, and compliance trackers
- Track compliance requirements such as trainings, handbooks, audits, and reporting deadlines
- Support logistics for internal events, offsites, and company-wide meetings
- Help facilitate internal culture initiatives and cross-departmental collaboration
- Serve as a point of contact for employee HR inquiries and vendor coordination
- Provide logistical support for performance review and goal-setting cycles
- Assist in generating HR reports and tracking People & Culture metrics
- Support early-stage planning and coordination for internal programs such as onboarding experience, employee recognition, internal communications, and engagement initiatives
Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Discretion and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information
- Familiarity with CA employment law and HR compliance best practices
- Proficient in tools like Rippling, Slack, Asana, Google Workspace (or similar systems)
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on deadlines
- Proactive, resourceful, and service-oriented mindset
Education/ Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 1–4 years of experience in an HR, People Operations, or administrative role within a fast-paced environment (biotech/startup experience is a plus)
Compensation
Inograft Bio offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $122,000.00. The actual salary will be dependent on various factors that may include experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Please submit resumes to careers@inograft.com.
