Senior Recruiter (Contract)

4D Molecular Therapeutics•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

4DMT is a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics with potential to transform treatment paradigms and provide unprecedented benefits to patients. The Company’s lead product candidate 4D-150 is designed to be a backbone therapy forming the foundation of treatment of blinding retinal vascular diseases by providing multi-year sustained delivery of anti-VEGF (aflibercept and anti-VEGF-C) with a single, safe, intravitreal injection, which substantially reduces the treatment burden associated with current bolus injections. The Company’s lead indication for 4D-150 is wet age-related macular degeneration, which is currently in Phase 3 development, and second indication is diabetic macular edema. The Company’s second product candidate is 4D-710, which is the first known genetic medicine to demonstrate successful delivery and expression of the CFTR transgene in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis after aerosol delivery. The Senior Recruiter is responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment across 4DMT, partnering closely with hiring managers and Associate Director, Talent Acquisition to deliver high-quality talent aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This role supports execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy, manages external and ensures a consistent, efficient, and high-caliber hiring process. The Senior Recruiter will play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, and closing top talent in a competitive biotech market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, as part of the internal talent acquisition team
Strong experience hiring of clinical roles
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions across technical and business functions
Strong proficiency with recruiting systems and tools, including Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter
Experience partnering with external search firms and staffing agencies
Strong execution focus with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Solid understanding of recruiting best practices and applicable employment laws
Ability to build effective partnerships with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority

Nice To Haves

HR Certification is a plus
Hiring of commercial roles is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and develop candidate profiles
Proactively source and engage candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter and networking
Draft and refine job descriptions in partnership with HR and Total Rewards, ensuring alignment with leveling and compensation frameworks
Coordinate and drive interview processes, including scheduling, debrief facilitation, and delivery of structured feedback
Support offer development and negotiation in alignment with company compensation philosophy
Partner with external search firms and staffing agencies as needed; help ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of vendor support
Track and maintain recruiting data, ensuring accuracy in systems such as Greenhouse and contributing to hiring metrics and reporting
Support execution of hiring plans in alignment with approved headcount and business priorities
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience
Stay informed on industry trends and talent market dynamics within biotech/pharma
Promote inclusive hiring practices and support efforts to mitigate bias in the recruiting process
Participate in special projects and broader Talent Acquisition or HR initiatives as needed
Other duties as assigned; this role offers opportunities to contribute to broader HR and organizational initiatives