Principal Recruitment Consultant

Barrington James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is seeking a Principal Consultant in New York, specializing in life sciences recruitment. This role offers ownership of a recruitment desk, a clear path for leadership, and a competitive salary structure with uncapped commission potential. Join a team that values mentorship and high performance in a thriving recruitment consultancy.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Transparent promotion path

Extensive mentorship opportunities

High-performance culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-desk agency recruiting experience, ideally within life sciences.
• Proven billing success managing client and candidate pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a specialized 360 recruitment desk.
• Lead the full recruitment cycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with high-growth companies.

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Talent Acquisition

Job description

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Managing Partner | Talent Acquisition Leader | Expert in Accelerating Growth for PE & VC-Backed Firms |

At Barrington James, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors. With over 23 years of industry experience, we've made more than 20,000 placements and partnered with over 400 clients in the past year alone. Our global presence spans 10+ offices, and we continue to grow our impact in the life sciences recruitment space.

We are seeking experienced, high-performing recruiters ready to step into a senior individual contributor role in our Midtown Manhattan office. As a Principal Consultant, you'll take full ownership of your desk, driving new business and delivering exceptional results. This position offers a clear path toward future leadership for those who aspire to it.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and grow a specialized 360 recruitment desk within your chosen vertical in pharma, biotech, or life sciences
• Lead the full recruitment cycle, from business development and client management to candidate placement
• Build and maintain consultative relationships with high-growth companies and top-tier talent
• Collaborate with a high-performance team while delivering consistent individual results
• Contribute to team culture and success through knowledge sharing and mentorship

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of full-desk agency recruiting experience, ideally within life sciences or similarly regulated sectors
• Proven billing success and ability to manage both client and candidate pipelines independently
• Strong business development and client management skills
• Ambition to grow professionally, with interest in mentoring or leading a team in the future
• Drive to deliver results in a performance-oriented, supportive environment

Why Barrington James:

• Over 23 years dedicated to life sciences recruitment, with more than 20,000 placements and partnerships with over 400 clients in the past year
• Global presence with 10+ offices, providing access to a vast network of clients and candidates
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Transparent promotion path with opportunities to lead a team in the future
• Fully onsite 5 days per week with extensive mentorship and collaboration opportunities
• A high-performance culture that recognizes and rewards individual success

If you're a top-producing recruiter ready for more ownership and opportunity, join Barrington James as a Principal Consultant.

***Compensation is commensurate with experience. This is a performance-driven role with a competitive base salary and a strong emphasis on uncapped commission. For Principal Consultants, base salaries start at $55,000+, with higher starting points available for those with direct industry experience. OTE's with commission typically range from $85,000-$350,000+ depending on performance.***

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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