Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Recruitment & Sourcing
Consult and Strategize: Partner closely with hiring managers across departments (e.g., R&D, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Sales) to deeply understand their staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
Sourcing Expertise: Proactively source passive and active candidates using a variety of tools, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter), industry-specific job boards, professional associations, and employee referral programs.
Screening and Assessment: Conduct in-depth screening and competency-based interviews to evaluate candidates' technical expertise, experience in regulated environments (e.g., cGMP, GCP, GLP), cultural fit, and potential for growth.
Candidate Management: Manage the entire candidate lifecycle, ensuring a high-touch, positive, and timely experience for all applicants.
Offer Negotiation: Guide hiring managers and candidates through the offer process, negotiating competitive compensation and benefits packages.
Market Intelligence and Compliance
Industry Knowledge: Serve as a subject matter expert on pharmaceutical job roles, compensation benchmarks, and talent market conditions to advise hiring managers effectively.
Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill positions, focusing on niche scientific and regulatory expertise.
Compliance: Ensure all hiring practices adhere to company policies, as well as federal, state, and industry-specific regulations and labor laws.
Process Improvement and Collaboration
System Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data within the ATS and leverage it to generate reports on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, source-of-hire).
Employer Branding: Collaborate with marketing and HR teams to promote the company as an employer of choice within the life sciences community.
New Hire Integration: Partner with HR to facilitate a seamless transition for new hires from offer acceptance through the onboarding process.
