Senior Biotech Recruiter: Clinical & Scientific Talent

Addison Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biotech/pharma exposure

Direct leadership partnership

Collaborative TA environment

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Recruiter III in Alameda, CA to lead full-cycle recruitment for specialized clinical and scientific roles within biotech and pharmaceutical settings. The role partners with senior leaders, manages multiple complex searches, and emphasizes thoughtful candidate assessment and quality hires over speed.

The position is 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion, primarily onsite with some onboarding flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in recruiting within biotechnology/pharmaceuticals or life sciences.
• Experience recruiting for clinical, scientific, drug development roles.
• Oncology recruiting experience preferred.
• Proven success recruiting Manager to Director-level professionals.
• Strong full-cycle recruiting background with in-house or agency exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruiting lifecycle from intake to offers and pre-employment activities.
• Handle 15–20 active requisitions with potential peak period spikes.
• Collaborate with senior hiring leaders to define strategy and needs.
• Recruit for Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Biostatistics.
• Source, screen, and present qualified candidates with high quality standards.
• Build talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and market research.
• Provide insights and feedback to hiring managers on candidates and timelines.
• Set realistic expectations on timelines, availability, and market conditions.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain clear documentation throughout the process.
• Assist with offer development and compensation discussions; coordinate background checks.
• Partner with external vendors and sourcing resources as needed.
• Develop strong relationships with HR partners and hiring teams.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Biotech/Pharma domain

Oncology recruiting

Senior-level recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Life sciences degree preferred

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Recruiter III in Alameda, CA to lead full-cycle recruitment for specialized clinical and scientific roles within biotech and pharmaceutical settings. The role partners with senior leaders, manages multiple complex searches, and emphasizes thoughtful candidate assessment and quality hires over speed.

The position is 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion, primarily onsite with some onboarding flexibility.