Contract Senior Recruiter (Life Sciences - Sales)

UNKNOWN; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a contract Senior Recruiter to support our Life Sciences RPO client, focusing on high-touch candidate relations and client responsiveness in a multi-channel sourcing environment.

As a subject matter expert on ATS, sourcing methodologies, and recruitment process effectiveness, you will manage end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, and presenting candidates to clients, whether on-site or off-site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full cycle recruitment experience.
• 5+ years of client-facing experience with Hiring Managers.
• 5+ years of competency and behavioral based interviews.
• 5+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience.
• 3+ years of Life Science recruitment experience, preferably in the sales space.
• 2+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies (market mapping, Boolean searches).

Responsibilities

• Create and execute multi-channel strategies to source candidates that meet client profile and/or building talent pools for current and future engagements
• Conduct interactions with clients in a timely, professional and responsive manner
• Identify & communicate continuous improvement opportunities and strategies
• Conduct role briefing with clients and set expectations for recruitment process
• Process management and sourcing
• Follow agreed client recruitment process for recruitment delivery
• Use competency interviewing to identify and differentiate candidate in presentation and short‑list process
• Candidate relationship management
• Effectively communicate position opportunity and client value proposition

Skills

Full cycle recruitment

Client facing

Competency interviewing

Applicant tracking systems

Life science recruitment

Boolean sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

Job Description

Korn Ferry is searching for a contract Senior Recruiter to support sales recruiting efforts for our Life Sciences RPO client. As a member of Korn Ferry, the Senior Recruiter will build and extend client relationships through excellence in recruitment process delivery including sourcing, screening, assessing, and marketing candidates to clients either in an on-site or off-site environment. The role focuses on high touch candidate relationship management as well as customer focus and responsiveness in client facing activities. The Senior Recruiter is the subject matter expert around applicant tracking systems, candidate sourcing methodologies and recruitment process effectiveness.

Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry:

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute multi-channel strategies to source candidates that meet client profile and/or building talent pools for current and future engagements
• Conduct interactions with clients in a timely, professional and responsive manner
• Identify & communicate continuous improvement opportunities and strategies
• Conduct role briefing with clients and set expectations for recruitment process
• Process management and sourcing
• Follow agreed client recruitment process for recruitment delivery
• Use competency interviewing to identify and differentiate candidate in presentation and short‑list process
• Candidate relationship management
• Effectively communicate position opportunity and client value proposition

Required Skills

• 5+ years of full cycle recruitment experience
• 5+ years of client facing experience interacting with Hiring Managers throughout the recruitment process
• 5+ years of experience conducting competency and behavioral based interviews
• 5+ years of Applicant Tracking System experience
• 3+ years of Life Science recruitment experience, preferably in the sales space
• 2+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing methodologies to include: market mapping, recruitment strategies and Boolean searches

Preferred Skills

• 7+ years of full cycle recruitment experience
• 5+ years of Life Science recruitment experience preferably in the sales space
• Bachelor’s degree

Remote Opportunities

Remote opportunities available for residents of New York, Colorado, California, Washington, Hawaii, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Massachusetts, or Ohio.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Check Disclaimer

The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications.