Recruiter / Senior Recruiter, Research & Development (R&D)

Tempus AI • Chicago, IL

1d • $55,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry? Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. We’re looking for a Recruiter or Senior Recruiter to join our growing People Operations team. In this role, you will primarily support hiring across our Research & Development (R&D) organization, including Bioinformatics and other PhD-level scientific roles, while also partnering with teams across the broader business. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives as an embedded recruiting partner and enjoys building strong, long-term relationships with hiring managers across scientific and business functions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle, in-house recruiting experience, ideally within healthcare, biotech, life sciences, or a related technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience partnering closely with hiring managers as a strategic advisor rather than operating in a transactional or agency-style recruiting model.
• Experience recruiting for highly specialized or advanced-degree (PhD-level) scientific roles.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence, build trust, and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools such as Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for a diverse set of roles, with a primary focus on technical and scientific (PhD-level) positions, from role intake through offer negotiation.
• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with hiring managers, operating as an embedded recruiting partner who deeply understands team goals, talent needs, and long-term workforce planning.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, advise on hiring process, and develop effective hiring strategies informed by market insights and business priorities.
• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies using a variety of tools and platforms, including Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate, up-to-date records within our applicant tracking system (Workday).
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor, guiding hiring managers on interview best practices, candidate evaluation, and hiring tradeoffs.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience through clear communication, thoughtful engagement, and timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with recruiting and People Operations partners on process improvements, recruiting initiatives, and hiring efforts.
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to deliver data-driven insights to hiring managers and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees