Life Sciences Recruiter — CQV & Validation (Pharma / Biotech)

MMR Consulting

9d • Remote

About The Position

MMR Consulting is seeking a Life Sciences Recruiter specializing in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing environments. This is a 100% remote role recruiting for US & Canada requisitions, requiring English C1/C2 proficiency and core hours overlapping with US Eastern Time. The role is specifically for technical recruiting within the life sciences sector and is not suitable for recruiters with backgrounds in IT, software, or general corporate recruiting. The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting validation engineers, C&Q specialists, automation engineers, or QA professionals for pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device organizations. MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm that provides services in Engineering, Project Management, and Validation to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and highly regulated industries. Consultants work on client sites to design, commission, qualify, and start up facilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, with the majority in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or engineering consulting environments.
• Demonstrable experience recruiting technical roles such as CQV / validation engineers, process engineers, automation engineers, or engineering project managers.
• Working command of technical vocabulary: C&Q, IQ / OQ / PQ, FAT / SAT, cGMP, clean utilities (PW, WFI, clean steam), cleanrooms, process equipment, tech transfer, ASTM E2500.
• English at C1 level or above, written and spoken.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and ATS platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously with strong organization and follow-through.
• Education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience supporting GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device organizations.
• Working knowledge of FDA, Health Canada, EMA, and GMP frameworks.
• Experience recruiting for consulting or project-based engineering services, including contract and contract-to-hire models.
• Familiarity with engineering project lifecycles and pharmaceutical manufacturing facility operations.
• Experience recruiting into US and Canadian markets from outside those countries.
• Experience as a CQV, validation, QA, or process engineer in a GMP environment and looking to transition into talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for engineering and technical consulting roles, including CQV/validation engineers, process and automation engineers, utilities and HVAC engineers, and project managers.
• Conduct technical screening of candidates to ensure they meet specific technical requirements and have genuine hands-on experience.
• Partner with hiring managers and project leads to develop search strategies.
• Source and engage engineering and technical candidates across pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors in Mexico, US, and Canada.
• Write and publish job advertisements on various platforms.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring project-based needs.
• Review and validate job descriptions for compliance and alignment with industry standards.
• Conduct screening interviews to assess actual project experience, including protocol authoring vs. execution, equipment types, regulatory environment, and scope of ownership.
• Produce candidate summaries detailing qualifications, experience, strengths, gaps, and risks, with a clear recommendation.
• Present shortlists to hiring managers and defend recruitment decisions.
• Schedule and coordinate screening and technical interviews.
• Provide interview summaries and feedback.
• Manage recruitment logistics and maintain clear communication with candidates.
• Track candidate progress and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, privacy regulations, and company recruitment policies.
• Generate recruitment reports and hiring metrics.
• Support additional talent acquisition initiatives and special projects.

Benefits

• Engineering, Project Management, and Validation services
• Offices across North America and Asia
• Opportunity to work on client sites designing, commissioning, qualifying, and starting up pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical facilities
• Structured screening guides, scorecards, and regular calibration sessions with engineering SMEs
• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Commitment to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior