Senior Recruiter, Development (Contract)

- Mid Level

NY

About the position

As a Senior Recruiter (Contractor, Development) at Formation Bio, you will be crucial in attracting and securing top talent for our Development Organization (R&D) and other business units. You will focus on various positions within these areas (IC to executive), leveraging your deep understanding of the drug development industry and its key players. Partnering with our hiring managers, you will develop and execute comprehensive recruiting strategies to meet our ambitious hiring goals, ensuring we have the best minds driving our innovative approach to drug development.

Responsibilities

• Manage mid-level to executive-level requisitions within the Development Organization and other business units, including sourcing, screening, and making offers to candidates.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers and executives to understand their needs, prioritize roles, and develop innovative solutions for hiring challenges in the drug development space.
• Develop and implement targeted recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill senior positions in Development and other business units across the organization.
• Leverage your extensive network and industry knowledge to identify and attract top talent from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive intelligence, and market dynamics in the drug development sector to inform recruitment strategies.
• Act as a thought leader on talent acquisition in the pharma and biotech industries, participating in relevant events and initiatives to expand our candidate pipeline.
• Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to enhance our employer brand within the drug development community.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs specific to R&D and other business unit hiring, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on recruitment effectiveness.
• Advise leadership on talent market trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in pharma and biotech recruiting.
• Organize and participate in industry-specific career fairs and events to connect with potential candidates in the drug development field.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in pharma/biotech recruiting, with a focus on R&D and other business functions for innovative drug development companies.
• In-house recruiting experience is required. Agency experience is a plus but not necessary.
• Experience with recruiting in the biotech business development space is a huge plus.
• Proven track record of successfully filling various level positions (IC to Executive) within Development Organizations and other business units.
• Deep understanding of the drug development industry, including comprehensive knowledge of key players, executives, companies, and recent acquisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage industry knowledge to identify and attract top talent from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
• Experience being a true business partner, advising directors, VPs, and C-level executives on talent acquisition strategies and industry talent trends.
• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to improve and elevate the overall hiring process for Development and other business unit roles.
• Expertise in non-standard recruiting methods tailored to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both hiring managers and high-level candidates in the drug development space.
• Data-driven approach to recruitment, with the ability to analyze industry-specific metrics to enhance talent acquisition processes.
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures and stakeholder relationships in both agency and in-house recruiting environments.
• Excellent networking skills with a track record of building and maintaining relationships with industry executives and key decision-makers.
• Ability to work independently while remaining an active team member in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and articulate the strategic goals of various business units within a pharma/biotech organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest and macro optimism around AI & Drug Development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation relative to the New York City market.
• Equity options.
• Generous perks.
• Location flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits.