Talent Acquisition Partner, Life Sciences
About The Position
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to hiring leaders across scientific, technical, and corporate functions within our U.S. organization. This role offers true end-to-end ownership of recruitment and the opportunity to influence hiring strategy, process improvements, and candidate experience in a fast-growing global CRO environment. You will partner closely with hiring managers and HR colleagues, provide market insights and compensation guidance, lead offer negotiations, and ensure a seamless and high-quality experience for candidates from first conversation through onboarding. This is an ideal role for a proactive, data-driven recruiter who enjoys autonomy, collaboration, and impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7 years of recruitment experience, including at least 3 years as an internal recruiter
- Proven experience recruiting scientific and technical talent within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments
- Hands-on experience with sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume or high-complexity hiring environments
- Experience improving recruitment processes and systems; graduate recruitment experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of full-cycle recruitment best practices
- Advanced experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems
- Ability to effectively communicate with and understand scientific and technical stakeholders
- Strong relationship-building and consultative skills
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to use metrics to influence decisions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proven negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
Responsibilities
- Own the recruitment process from requisition intake through offer acceptance and onboarding
- Act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers, supporting current and future workforce needs
- Consult with leaders on role scoping, market trends, and hiring strategies
- Provide guidance on compensation recommendations and lead offer negotiations
- Actively source and engage top talent using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
- Conduct structured interviews and partner with hiring teams to drive timely, informed hiring decisions
- Track and report key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill and time-to-hire
- Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, systems, and automation
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across talent acquisition and onboarding
- Promote Pharmaron as an employer of choice within the life sciences community
Benefits
- Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k plan with generous employer match
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
