Associate Recruitment Consultant

Apsida Life Science; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day work-from-home

Competitive commission

Meritocratic progression

Global travel opportunities

Healthcare and life insurance

Modern downtown Boston office

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Apsida Life Science, based in Boston, is seeking an entry-level Associate Recruitment Consultant to join our office. This permanent, full-time role includes hands-on training under Jon Orsbourn, exposure to candidate sourcing, interviewing, and client development, and the path to ownership of your own clients as you grow.

The position emphasizes attitude, ambition, and a genuine willingness to learn, with one day per week of work-from-home and a competitive commission structure in a supportive

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback.
• Ambition and a proactive mindset aligned with company values.

Responsibilities

• Learn the recruitment process through hands-on training and day-to-day coaching.
• Source and engage with candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, databases, and networking.
• Screen candidates and conduct initial interviews.
• Support candidates through the recruitment process, including interview prep.
• Understand client requirements, roles and company cultures.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and clients.
• Support business development through calls, emails, and networking.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records.
• Stay up to date with life sciences industry trends and market developments.
• Shadow experienced consultants and learn best practices across recruitment, sales and relationship management.
• Take on increasing responsibility and ownership as skills develop.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Ambition

Tools

LinkedIn

Job boards

Databases

Job description

Job Role: Associate Recruitment Consultant

Job Type: Permanent, full-time, 5 days per week

Location: Apsida Life Science, 75 State Street, Boston, MA | Office-based with one day per week working from home

Start Date: ASAP

Remuneration Package: Competitive base salary, healthcare package and commission structure. Full package provided upon application.

About Apsida:

Apsida Life Science is a rapidly growing specialist recruitment company focused on the life sciences industry, with offices across the UK, US and South Africa.

We work with leading pharmaceutical and biotech organisations, building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. Our approach is built around industry expertise, integrity and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.

Our Boston office is a growing part of the wider Apsida business, offering the opportunity to join a small team and play an important role in its continued development.

The Role:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Associate Recruitment Consultant to join our Boston office. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone who is interested in sales and recruitment and wants to build a long-term career within the industry.

You’ll work closely with Jon Orsbourn, who will provide hands-on training, guidance and mentorship as you learn the fundamentals of recruitment. You’ll gain experience across candidate sourcing, interviewing, client development, business development and relationship management, with increasing responsibility as you progress.

You’ll initially work alongside Jon and the wider team, learning how to identify and engage with candidates, understand client requirements and support the recruitment process. As your knowledge and confidence develops, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own clients and candidates and progress into a full Recruitment Consultant role.

Joining at this stage also means you’ll have the opportunity to grow with the Boston office, taking on greater responsibility as the team and business expands.

No degree or previous recruitment experience is required. We’re looking for attitude, ambition, and a genuine willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn the recruitment process through hands‑on training and day‑to‑day coaching
• Source and engage with candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, databases and networking
• Screen candidates and conduct initial interviews
• Support candidates throughout the recruitment process, including interview preparation
• Develop an understanding of client requirements, roles and company cultures
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and clients
• Support business development through calls, emails and networking
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records
• Stay up to date with life sciences industry trends and market developments
• Shadow experienced consultants and learn best practices across recruitment, sales and relationship management
• Take on increasing responsibility and ownership as your skills develop

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive, motivated and ambitious approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• A genuine interest in sales, recruitment and the life sciences industry
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop
• Alignment with Apsida’s core values: Supportive, Initiative, Drive and Accountability

Additional Benefits:

• One day per week working from home
• Competitive commission structure
• Meritocratic career progression
• Global travel opportunities
• Monthly, quarterly and annual incentive plans
• Healthcare and life insurance
• Modern downtown Boston office
• Supportive and collaborative team environment