Contract Pharmaceutical Sales Recruiter

IQVIA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Contract Recruiter to support project-based hiring for pharmaceutical sales roles. The role partners with internal stakeholders to manage sourcing through offer, in a flexible hourly contract with up to 40 hours per week.

The position requires strong sourcing, screening, and communication skills, with experience in ATS (Workday preferred) and a focus on timely, compliant hiring processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition or recruiting.
• Experience with ATS required; Workday preferred.
• Prior experience recruiting pharmaceutical roles is strongly preferred.
• Strong sourcing and candidate evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organizational and multi‑tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and priorities.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across multiple channels.
• Build and maintain pipelines for pharma sales openings.
• Review applications, conduct phone screens, assess fit.
• Present qualified candidates with thorough documentation.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Manage recruiting activity in Workday from posting to offer.
• Keep candidates engaged and informed throughout the process.
• Monitor progress and adjust priorities as needed.
• Meet daily/weekly recruiting metrics and objectives.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure a positive hiring experience.
• Maintain compliance with employment practices and confidentiality.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Screening & interviewing

Candidate pipeline management

Communication skills

Time management & prioritization

Confidentiality & discretion

Attention to detail & accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Workday

Job description

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States of America

Orlando, FL

Philadelphia, PA

Chicago, IL

Dallas, TX

Full time

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Position Overview:

IQVIA is seeking a results-oriented Contract Recruiter to support project-based hiring needs, with a primary focus on identifying and engaging high-performing talent for pharmaceutical sales roles. This position partners closely with internal stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and manage the recruitment process from sourcing through offer. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

This is a flexible, variable-hour contract position, with hours ranging from 0–40 per week depending on business needs. Workload may fluctuate significantly, so candidates should be comfortable with periods of no scheduled work as well as periods of part-time and full-time assignments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, position requirements, and recruiting priorities.

• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies using job boards, professional networks, referrals, social media, and other channels.

• Build and maintain qualified candidate pipelines for current and anticipated pharmaceutical sales openings.

• Review applications and resumes, conduct phone screens, and assess candidates against position requirements.

• Present qualified candidates to internal stakeholders with timely, accurate, and thorough documentation.

• Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication with candidates and hiring teams throughout the selection process.

• Manage recruiting activities in Workday, including posting requisitions, documenting candidate activity, updating statuses, and supporting offer processing.

• Keep prospective candidates engaged and informed throughout the recruitment process.

• Monitor recruiting progress, follow up on outstanding actions, and adjust priorities as business needs change.

• Meet or exceed daily and weekly recruiting activity metrics and objectives established by management.

• Collaborate across departments to support an efficient, inclusive, and positive hiring experience.

• Maintain compliance with applicable employment practices, co-employment requirements, and confidentiality standards.

• Stay current on recruiting trends, market conditions, and talent acquisition best practices.

Required Experience:

• Previous experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, or staffing, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience using an applicant tracking system is required; Workday experience is preferred.

• Prior experience recruiting pharmaceutical sales professionals is strongly preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and pipeline management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, and follow-through skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt quickly to changing business needs.

• Sound judgment and a high degree of discretion when handling confidential information.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with individuals from varied backgrounds.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with standard computer applications and the ability to communicate by phone and work at a computer for extended periods.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role is $40-50. per hour. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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