Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Contract

. Serve as the primary Talent Acquisition Partner for all scientific roles within the United States .

Posted 10/16/2026contractRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary Talent Acquisition Partner for all scientific roles within the United States
Develop and execute talent strategies supporting business objectives
Act as a proactive, consultative advisor to business leaders
Anticipate talent needs and influence hiring decisions
Drive end-to-end recruitment and ensure high-quality candidate experiences
Lead candidate assessment and selection activities
Advise hiring managers and senior leaders on talent availability, market conditions, organizational needs, compensation considerations, and recruiting practices
Partner with business leaders and HR on workforce planning and talent strategy
Ensure recruitment compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Support contingent labor strategy and oversee contractor and consultant recruitment and onboarding
Coach and train hiring managers on interviewing and selection practices
Maintain talent pipelines using ATS and CRM systems
Track requisitions, candidate status, and recruiting KPIs
Use labor market and competitive intelligence to inform hiring strategies
Develop proactive sourcing strategies and talent communities
Strengthen employer branding and build diverse talent pipelines
Lead or contribute to recruitment technology, referral, employer branding, and process improvement initiatives

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent Talent Acquisition experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressive talent acquisition experience
Demonstrated success recruiting mid-to-senior-level scientific talent, including medical, research and development, clinical development and quality
Ability to serve as a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner and advise business leaders on workforce planning, talent strategies, and market trends
Success proactively building talent pipelines and engaging passive candidates in competitive talent markets
Strong executive presence and consultative skills
Solution-oriented mindset for complex hiring challenges
Experience leveraging labor market intelligence, talent analytics, and recruiting metrics
Strong understanding of talent market dynamics within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries
Exceptional sourcing, networking, relationship-building, and candidate engagement skills
Ability to manage complex searches and multiple priorities
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), talent CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing technologies
Preferred: success filling pharmaceutical positions in rare disease, critical care, and/or neonatology
Preferred: experience with a global pharmaceutical company
Preferred: experience with SuccessFactors and/or SmartRecruiters

Comp & perks