Senior Recruiter – Pharma R&D

Cielo Talent

. Lead detailed intake meetings with hiring managers to determine position specifications, providing relevant market data and recommendations .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $62,308 - $89,079 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment strategies and talent acquisition within the pharmaceutical R&D sector, leveraging strong consulting skills and knowledge of Human Resources principles. Proficient in engaging candidates and collaborating with hiring leaders to optimize recruitment processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Significant Recruiting ExperiencePharmaceutical R&D ExperienceKnowledge of OFCCP (US)Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS: Workday)Consulting Skills

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionCandidate EvaluationRecruitment MarketingSourcing StrategiesMarket Data AnalysisCompensation GuidelinesHuman Resources PrinciplesMetrics Related to Talent AcquisitionProcess ImprovementEngagement Strategies

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringCollaborationClient Brand AdvocacyProactive Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Social Media ToolsRecruitment Technologies

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical R&DCorporate RecruitingRPOAgency SettingTalent Pipelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead detailed intake meetings with hiring managers to determine position specifications, providing relevant market data and recommendations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments to develop and manage recruitment marketing and sourcing strategies
Evaluate candidate profiles against position requirements and deliver strong candidate slates while building talent pipelines
Keep candidates engaged throughout the process with timely updates on their progress
Partner with hiring leaders to determine offer details, using market data and compensation guidelines to support recommendations
Mentor Recruiters and other team members
Act as a client brand ambassador throughout the recruitment cycle
Provide proactive and timely communication on search status
Provide consultative direction and industry expertise to hiring leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, human resources or related field (or equivalent experience)
Significant recruiting experience, with demonstrated successes in a corporate, RPO or agency setting
Familiarity with recruitment technologies such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS: Workday) and social media tools
Knowledge of common Human Resources principles, practices and metrics related to talent acquisition
Pharmaceutical R&D experience required
Consulting skills and ability to drive process
Knowledge of OFCCP (US)
Experience sourcing with various tools
Fluent English essential
Availability to work Monday to Friday standard days (Central or Eastern)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on the achievement of defined goals
Various medical plans including medical, dental and vision
STD, LTD, and HSA
Holiday pay
Flex Paid Time Off (PTO) model
401K with a match of 50% up to the first 4%
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)