Professional Recruiter (Life Sciences)

Openwork•Raleigh, NC

23h

About The Position

Openwork is hiring a Professional Recruiter for its Life Sciences team. The recruiter connects professionals with opportunities across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, and clinical research organizations. This role owns the full recruiting process, from sourcing and interviewing through placement and onboarding, while building candidate relationships and partnering with the account management team. The recruiter also contributes to business growth by identifying standout talent, skill-marketing candidates, and uncovering potential client opportunities. Business development experience is not required, but interest in developing those skills is a plus. The role works in a growing, fast-paced staffing business and involves maintaining accurate records, supporting compliance, and using company systems and approved technology to improve processes and results.

Requirements

Experience in professional recruiting; experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, clinical research, or other professional staffing markets is preferred.
Ability to identify, attract, and engage qualified talent through multiple sourcing channels.
Relationship-driven approach and comfort building connections with candidates and internal partners.
Organizational skills to manage multiple searches, priorities, and deadlines.
Strong communication skills and ability to coach candidates and represent Openwork throughout the recruiting process.
Results-oriented and motivated by performance and team goals.
Attention to detail and commitment to follow-through, documentation, and compliance.
Adaptability and comfort working in a growing, fast-paced business.
Willingness to learn new technology and find better ways to work.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, clinical research, or other professional staffing markets.
Interest in developing business development skills and comfort recognizing opportunities to grow client relationships and generate new business.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned searches, identifying qualified talent, presenting candidates, and supporting successful placements and onboarding.
Recruit for clients across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, and clinical research industries.
Source and attract talent through direct recruiting, referrals, advertising, social media, industry networks, and community involvement.
Prepare and present polished candidate presentations to clients directly and/or account management teams.
Complete required candidate vetting, including background checks, drug screenings, skills assessments, and reference verifications.
Coordinate interviews, manage feedback, and guide candidates and clients through the hiring process.
Coach and counsel placed talent on performance, professional expectations, and opportunities for success.
Build relationships with placed talent through regular quality checks, identifying opportunities for retention, career growth, and future assignments.
Proactively identify and skill-market qualified candidates to the sales team to help generate new client leads and job orders.
Participate in daily team huddles, including rotating responsibility for leading discussions.
Maintain accurate and timely candidate and client documentation within the ATS.
Stay proficient in company systems, AI, and emerging tools; use approved resources and identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve results.
Identify potential business opportunities through candidate conversations, industry relationships, and market knowledge.
Develop an understanding of the life sciences talent market and share insights that support recruiting and business development efforts.