Senior Recruiter (Contract)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Senior Recruiter (ideally based in the Bay Area or San Diego) 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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• HR Certification is a plus

Experience:

• 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; hiring of commercial roles is a plus
• 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

Skills:

• 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

Hourly compensation range: $69.00 - $95.00

Please note, the hourly compensation range offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: candidate’s geographical location, relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience.