Senior Recruiter (Contract)

Skills Alliance; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills Alliance partners with a Seattle-area oncology biotech client seeking a Senior Recruiter (Contract) to lead full-cycle recruitment across clinical and development roles. The role is a 6-month contract, 40 hours per week, with onsite 2-3 days weekly, in Bothell, WA.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in biotech recruiting, strong sourcing skills, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting in biotech/pharma/CRO environments.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced setting.
• On-site work at Bothell, WA at least one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for clinical and development-focused roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to understand needs and hiring priorities.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies for oncology drug development and clinical research.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews for technical qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interview logistics, gather feedback, and facilitate hiring decisions.
• Maintain high-quality candidate experience throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).
• Provide market insights on talent availability and compensation trends.
• Support contract and contingent workforce hiring as required.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing & assessment

Offer coordination & onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse

Job description

We are exclusively partnered with a Seattle-area, clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. Our client is advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics by drawing on leadership that previously played key roles in the design, development, and commercialization of novel therapies.

Right now, they are looking for a Senior Recruiter (Contract) to support their growing organization by leading full-cycle recruitment for a broad range of roles. This position will partner closely with various teams to attract, assess, and hire high-quality talent in a competitive oncology biotech environment. Demonstrated candidate sourcing experience is required.

This is a 6 month contract role with 40 hours per week and a chance to extend / convert, but no guarantee. Candidate should be willing to come onsite 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for a variety of clinical and development-focused roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and HR to understand evolving business needs, role requirements, and hiring priorities.
• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify qualified candidates with experience in oncology drug development and clinical research environments.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews to assess technical qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with client's values.
• Coordinate interview logistics, gather feedback, and facilitate timely hiring decisions.
• Ensure a high quality and consistent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records within the applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).
• Provide market insights related to talent availability, compensation trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Support contract and contingent workforce hiring needs as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience is required, a blend of in-house and agency experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting Clinical Development or Commercial focused roles within biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Bothell a minimum of one day per week.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of research, clinical research, clinical development, and drug development functions within an oncology-focused organization, preferred.
• Experienced utilizing a variety of candidate sourcing tools and platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.