Contract Recruiter (Biopharmaceutical Industry) 6 month contract

Rezolute•Redwood City, CA

8d•$65 - $90•Hybrid

About The Position

Rezolute is a late-stage rare disease biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for severe metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company is seeking an experienced Contract Recruiter for a six-month contract during a period of expansion. The recruiter will attract, engage, and hire talent across Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, Research, CMC, Quality, Commercial, and Corporate Operations. The role requires full-cycle recruiting and sourcing expertise in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, proactive candidate engagement, talent pipeline development, and coordination of an effective interview process. This hybrid contract position requires onsite presence three days per week and supports both virtual and onsite interview processes. The contract may be extended based on business needs. The anticipated base pay range is $65.00 to $90.00 per hour, depending in part on the candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including at least 3 years recruiting within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
Demonstrated success recruiting scientific, clinical, technical, and corporate professionals.
Strong experience using 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 and 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a growing or emerging biopharmaceutical company.
Experience recruiting for clinical-stage biotechnology organizations.
Familiarity with positions in Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Quality, and Commercial functions.
Experience using ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, Workday Recruiting, or similar; Lever is highly preferred.
Knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance practices.
Exceptional sourcing and talent identification skills.
Strong candidate assessment and screening capabilities.
High attention to detail and organizational excellence.
Ability to influence and partner effectively with hiring managers.
Customer-service mindset and commitment to candidate experience.
Agility and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
Recruit across technical, scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and corporate functions.
Provide a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Identify and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, professional associations, and other sourcing channels.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs, using creative sourcing strategies for specialized biopharmaceutical talent.
Maintain communication with prospective candidates and develop long-term talent relationships.
Schedule and coordinate virtual and onsite interviews with candidates and hiring teams, including logistics, travel arrangements if applicable, and candidate communications.
Prepare candidates and interview teams for an efficient recruiting process and gather and communicate timely interview feedback.
Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Generate recruiting metrics and provide 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.