Contract Recruiter

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruiting across a variety of professional and technical positions. This individual will partner closely with hiring managers and HR to identify hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, attract qualified candidates, and manage the recruiting process from initial intake through offer acceptance.

The ideal candidate has strong sourcing skills, experience managing multiple requisitions, and preferably has recruited within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical device, life sciences, or another regulated industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job intake through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies.
• Recruit across multiple functions, including corporate, commercial, clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, medical, and R&D.
• Proactively source active and passive candidates through LinkedIn, ATS databases, professional networks, referrals, and other resources.
• Screen and assess candidates and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain consistent communication throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with offer development, candidate negotiations, and offer acceptance.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition information within the ATS.
• Provide updates on recruiting activity, pipelines, challenges, and hiring progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions and levels.
• Recruiting experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical device, life sciences, or another regulated industry preferred.
• Strong sourcing skills with experience identifying and engaging passive candidates.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System; iCIMS experience is a plus.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or similar sourcing platforms preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple requisitions and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience recruiting for senior-level or executive positions is a plus.