Director, Talent Acquisition

Sapio Sciences LLC

. Own the full-cycle recruiting process from workforce planning and intake through sourcing, assessment, offer, and close across all functions and geographies .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition, including senior and executive-level recruiting, while optimizing recruiting processes and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance hiring outcomes. Proficient in building scalable talent acquisition functions and ensuring compliance with employment regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Talent AcquisitionLever ATS AdministrationSenior Executive RecruitingData-Driven Recruiting AnalyticsTalent Acquisition Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingTalent Acquisition StrategyMarket MappingRecruiting KPIsInterview Process ManagementCandidate CommunicationSourcing StrategiesHigh-Growth Environment ExperienceCompensation DesignRecruiting Workflows Optimization

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingInfluencing SkillsOrganization SkillsPrioritization SkillsCollaborative Approach

Tools & Technologies

LeverATS PlatformsRecruiting Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBusiness Degree

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesSaaSHigh-Growth EnvironmentEquitable Hiring PracticesExecutive Stakeholder Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full-cycle recruiting process from workforce planning and intake through sourcing, assessment, offer, and close across all functions and geographies
Partner with the CPO and executive leadership to translate hiring plans and headcount forecasts into recruiting strategies
Build and improve a scalable talent acquisition function, including processes, playbooks, and infrastructure
Establish and track recruiting KPIs, including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, pipeline health, offer acceptance, and source effectiveness
Personally lead searches for business-critical, senior, and executive roles
Develop proactive sourcing strategies, passive candidate outreach, and market mapping
Manage efficient interview and selection processes while maintaining quality and fit
Ensure timely and thoughtful candidate communication throughout the process
Advise hiring managers and executives on market realities, role design, leveling, and compensation
Coach managers on structured interviews and timely hiring decisions
Anticipate workforce needs and align with the People function on onboarding handoff
Champion Sapio’s employer brand within life sciences and scientific software
Design a personable, respectful, high-touch candidate experience
Own, administer, and optimize Lever as the recruiting system of record
Improve recruiting workflows, automation, playbooks, pipelines, stages, templates, and integrations
Use data and market insight to improve time-to-fill, cost, and quality of hire
Ensure compliance with employment regulations and equitable hiring practices across operating regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, including senior and executive-level recruiting, with time spent in a high-growth environment
Prior experience building or scaling a talent acquisition function, ideally within SaaS or life sciences
Hands-on experience administering and optimizing an ATS; Lever strongly preferred
Experience recruiting across multiple geographies, including the US and international markets
Experience partnering with executive stakeholders and supporting board- or PE-facing hiring priorities preferred
Ability to design recruiting strategy and personally execute critical searches
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
Excellent organization and prioritization skills for managing a high-volume, high-complexity requisition load
Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Lever or comparable ATS platforms and recruiting analytics
Process-improvement orientation
Sound judgment on talent, leveling, and compensation
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with commitment to candidate and hiring-manager experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive and accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments available
Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment
Employee growth and development valued
Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion