Senior Contract Recruiter

Role Overview

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, defining, refining, executing, and communicating search strategies tailored to specific job requirements
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define unique search parameters, and provide market insights
• Specialize in technical recruiting, leveraging your expertise to source and attract candidates for commercial pharmaceutical roles
• Analyze industry, products, and geographical trends to inform talent acquisition strategies and determine optimal recruiting sources
• Promote the company image to candidates and external service providers, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience
• Work with agencies, recruiting contractors, and third parties to conduct targeted employment advertising campaigns
• Assist with the immigration process and act as a liaison with immigration attorneys when necessary
• Identify critical skills and roles in partnership with leaders, building a proactive pipeline for future hiring needs
• Manage applicant flow meticulously, ensuring timely review, disposition, and advancement of resumes
• Facilitate and participate in candidate interviews and the selection decision process
• Partner with hiring managers to define interview team roles and focus areas using both technical and behavioral interviewing models
• Provide regular updates to the Talent Acquisition team, hiring managers, and business partners
• Participate in the selection of external search partners, as necessary
• Collaborate with HRBPs, the compensation team, and hiring managers to make job offer recommendations, secure necessary approvals, and extend offers to candidates
• Assist with the creation and enhancement of special programs and initiatives, such as employee referral programs, brand recognition improvement, interviewer training, and diversity and inclusion initiatives

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
• 6+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years focused in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry
• Commitment to improving tools and processes within the functional area
• Developing reputation inside and outside the company related to expertise
• Exhibits leadership skills and ability, including leading lower levels and/or indirect teams
• Excellent computer skills, communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to see the broader picture and understand the impact on multiple departments/divisions
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across various projects/programs with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent project management skills
• Broad understanding of the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry
• Experience delivering full-cycle recruitment services
• Experience working and negotiating with outside search partners
• Experience in a fast-paced organization
• Proven track record in sourcing and attracting qualified candidates
• Expertise with sourcing such as LinkedIn or AI tools; experience using ATS systems required. Workday preferred
• Superior selection skills and high proficiency in assessing individuals
• Strong persuasion, influence, negotiation, and consultation skills
• Robust stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• High business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with leaders across the organization
• Proven ability to cultivate successful relationships internally and externally
• Results-driven, demonstrating success relative to established targets and metrics
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and decision-making skills
• Strong listening, facilitation, and communication skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities