Executive Recruiting Partner - Life Sciences Job at Hueman People Solutions in J

The Executive Recruiting Partner – Life Sciences will be responsible for delivering top talent across highly specialized roles within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. This position requires deep expertise in full-cycle recruitment with a strong focus on sourcing and engaging candidates in niche areas such as commercial, medical affairs, clinical, and scientific functions.
Accountabilities

• Strategic Recruitment, Sourcing and Candidate Management – 80%
• Client & Hiring Manager Partnership – 20%

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract executive and specialized talent across life sciences functions
• Build and manage candidate pipelines for commercial, medical affairs, clinical, regulatory, and scientific leadership roles
• Assess candidate qualifications and alignment with client requirements, ensuring only the strongest talent is presented
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence
• Partner with clients to manage expectations throughout the recruitment process and guide them through selection and hiring decisions
• Track and report key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate pipeline activity, and offer acceptance rates
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality when working with clients and candidates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of successful full-cycle recruitment experience, with proven success in life sciences recruiting
• Demonstrated expertise recruiting for commercial and medical affairs within pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations required
• Experience recruiting for clinical, regulatory, research & development, and other general administrative roles preferred
• Strong sourcing skills and ability to identify passive talent in highly competitive markets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and consultative skills
• Strong integrity, accountability, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel for onsite client support, as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) 
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with company match 
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities 
• Community service events 
• Wellness and mental health support 
• A fun work environment that emphasizes togetherness, diversity, and collaboration 

Hueman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to increasing workforce diversity, fostering inclusive environments, and sustaining those efforts through equitable practices not only across our own businesses – but across our partners’ as well. This mission is guided by our core values of excellence, trust, change, service, and teamwork, and is upheld by our Hueman Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.