Biotech Talent Acquisition Director — Build Pipelines & Brand

Ladders; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven team

Employer-paid benefits

Flexible PTO

Two annual shutdowns

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition in Waltham, MA to lead the full TA strategy and partner with HR and executives to anticipate hiring needs and build pipelines in biotech.

The role blends strategic advisory with hands-on execution, shaping an exceptional candidate experience, leveraging digital tools and market data to improve hiring effectiveness and guide managers through disciplined selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years in talent acquisition, biotech preferred.
• Proven success in building or scaling biotech organizations.
• Experience using digital platforms for sourcing and engagement.
• Strong ATS proficiency, especially Lever.
• Established biotech/pharma network.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive talent acquisition strategy in collaboration with HR and leadership.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for talent acquisition.
• Champion the company's employer brand throughout the candidate experience.
• Design and implement recruiting strategies to build talent pipelines.
• Leverage ATS and digital platforms for pipeline management.
• Analyze labor market data to forecast talent needs and improve outcomes.
• Advise hiring managers on interview techniques and candidate evaluation.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Biotech recruiting experience

Digital sourcing platforms

Lever ATS

Biotech/pharma network

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Tools

Lever ATS

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition in Waltham, MA to lead the full TA strategy and partner with HR and executives to anticipate hiring needs and build pipelines in biotech.

The role blends strategic advisory with hands-on execution, shaping an exceptional candidate experience, leveraging digital tools and market data to improve hiring effectiveness and guide managers through disciplined selection.