Recruiter (Talent Acquisition) - Life Sciences Focus

Overview

We are collaborating with a forward-thinking organization seeking an experienced Recruiter to join a dynamic Talent Acquisition team on a 6-month contract, full-time basis. This critical role involves hands-on recruiting dedicated to filling key commercial and medical affairs positions. The Recruiter will partner closely with hiring leaders to devise strategic talent acquisition plans, identify top candidates, and manage a comprehensive candidate experience from initial contact through offer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process across various commercial and corporate departments.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to establish recruitment strategies and clarify ideal candidate profiles.
• Identify and engage passive candidates utilizing LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and talent databases.
• Conduct in-depth behavioral interviews and candidate evaluations extending beyond standard screening procedures.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure a superior experience throughout recruitment.
• Provide hiring managers with insight on talent market dynamics, candidate availability, and strategic recruiting adjustments.
• Manage offer negotiations, candidate closures, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Required Experience

• Relevant recruiting experience within commercial sectors, medical affairs, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, or medical devices (commercial focus).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in talent acquisition with expertise in full-cycle recruitment.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for commercial and medical affairs roles or related business functions.
• Strong skills in sourcing and engaging passive candidates.
• Proficiency in behavioral interviewing and candidate assessment techniques.
• Capability to manage multiple open roles concurrently while maintaining personalized candidate interactions.
• Ability to influence hiring managers and address complex recruiting challenges.
• Experience in adapting recruitment strategies during the hiring cycle.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Preferred Background

• Recruiting experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or medical devices sectors.
• Track record of hiring at Manager through Director levels.
• Familiarity with talent intelligence platforms like Eightfold.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is self-driven, resourceful, and capable of operating independently. They excel at juggling a demanding requisition load while delivering a consultative, high-touch experience to both candidates and hiring managers.

Additional Information

This position is remote but limited to East Coast applicants in the United States. The hiring process is expedited with interviews scheduled promptly; interested candidates should submit their resumes or initiate contact directly.