Senior Recruiter

4D Molecular Therapeutics; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Fractional is seeking a Senior Recruiter in Emeryville, CA to drive full-cycle recruitment across biotech roles, partnering with the internal TA team and hiring managers. The role focuses on sourcing, engaging, and closing top talent in a competitive market, with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency.

The position is a contract role with a target January 2027 start, requiring 8+ years of experience in biotech/pharma recruitment and expertise across clinical and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting in biotech/pharma.
• Experience recruiting for clinical and commercial roles.
• Manage multiple requisitions (8+).
• Proficient with Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter; AI tools in TA.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements.
• Source and engage candidates via multiple channels.
• Drive AI-enabled sourcing and process efficiency.
• Coordinate interview processes and provide structured feedback.
• Assist with offers and negotiations.
• Partner with external search firms as needed.

Skills

Execution oriented

Biotech recruiting

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Organization / Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

HR certification is a plus

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI recruiting tools

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Senior Recruiter is responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment across 4DMT, partnering closely with the internal TA team, hiring managers, and the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition to deliver high-quality talent aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This role supports execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy, manages external recruiting partners, and helps ensure a consistent, efficient, and high-caliber hiring process. The Senior Recruiter will play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, and closing top talent in a competitive biotech market. This is a contract role with a target start month of January 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation

• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and develop candidate profiles

• Proactively source and engage candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter and networking

• Identify and implement opportunities to use AI and automation across talent acquisition to improve sourcing efficiency, recruiter productivity, and recruiting operations

• Draft and refine job descriptions in partnership with HR and Total Rewards, ensuring alignment with leveling and compensation frameworks

• Coordinate and drive interview processes, including scheduling, debrief facilitation, and delivery of structured feedback

• Support offer development and negotiation in alignment with company compensation philosophy

• Partner with external search firms and staffing agencies as needed; help ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of vendor support

• Track and maintain recruiting data, ensuring accuracy in systems such as Greenhouse and contributing to hiring metrics and reporting

• Support execution of hiring plans in alignment with approved headcount and business priorities, including maintaining the master internal hiring plan to ensure it remains accurate and up to date

• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience

• Stay informed on industry trends and talent market dynamics within biotech/pharma

• Promote inclusive hiring practices and support efforts to mitigate bias in the recruiting process

• Participate in special projects and broader Talent Acquisition or HR initiatives as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned, with opportunities to contribute to broader HR and organizational initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• HR certification is a plus

Experience

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry as part of an internal Talent Acquisition team

• Strong experience recruiting for both clinical and commercial roles; public company experience and exposure to a commercial launch following FDA approval strongly preferred

• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions, at least 8+ roles, across technical and business functions

• Strong proficiency with recruiting systems and tools, including Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled Talent Acquisition tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms, to improve sourcing, candidate engagement, workflow efficiency, and recruiting productivity

• Experience partnering with external search firms and staffing agencies

Skills

• Strong execution orientation with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in AI, the ophthalmology space, and emerging biotech Talent Acquisition trends

• Solid understanding of recruiting best practices and applicable employment laws

• Ability to build effective partnerships with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders

• Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority

Hourly compensation range

$80.00 - $85.00