Contract Recruiter, Biopharmaceutical Industry

Rezolute, Inc.

. Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies .

Posted 11/1/2026contractRedwood City • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65 - $90 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruiting within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, utilizing advanced sourcing strategies and applicant tracking systems to attract and engage top talent. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for managing multiple interview processes and maintaining candidate relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruiting ExperienceBiotechnology Industry ExpertiseLinkedIn Recruiter ProficiencyApplicant Tracking System ExperienceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingSourcing StrategiesInterview CoordinationRecruiting Metrics GenerationCandidate Relationship ManagementCompliance KnowledgeTalent Pipeline DevelopmentRecruiting Best PracticesStakeholder ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterApplicant Tracking SystemGreenhouseWorkday RecruitingLever

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaceuticalClinical OperationsRegulatory AffairsMedical AffairsClinical DevelopmentQualityCommercial FunctionsLife SciencesEmployment LawsRecruiting Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner closely with hiring managers and leadership to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding support
Drive recruiting efforts across technical, scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and corporate functions
Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, professional associations, and other sourcing channels
Build and maintain pipelines of high-quality talent for current and future hiring needs
Develop creative sourcing strategies to attract specialized biopharmaceutical talent in competitive markets
Maintain regular communication with prospective candidates and nurture long-term talent relationships
Schedule and coordinate virtual and onsite interviews with candidates and hiring teams
Manage interview logistics, scheduling, travel arrangements if applicable, and candidate communications
Prepare candidates and interview teams to ensure a positive and efficient recruiting experience
Gather and communicate timely interview feedback to stakeholders
Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System
Generate recruiting metrics and provide regular updates on pipeline activity, time-to-fill, and hiring progress
Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and recruiting best practices
Assist with employer branding initiatives and recruiting events as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years recruiting within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry
Demonstrated success recruiting scientific, clinical, technical, and corporate professionals
Strong experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to identify passive candidates
Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System
Experience coordinating and scheduling multiple simultaneous virtual and onsite interview processes
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
Experience supporting a growing or emerging biopharmaceutical company preferred
Experience recruiting for clinical-stage biotechnology organizations preferred
Familiarity with positions in Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Quality, and Commercial functions preferred
Experience using ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Workday Recruiting, or similar preferred; Lever is highly preferred
Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance practices preferred
Ability to support both virtual and onsite interview processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

6 month contract with potential for extension based on business needs