Senior Recruiter (Contract)

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

Job summary

4D Molecular Therapeutics in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Recruiter for a contract role starting January 2027. You will drive full-cycle recruiting across the biotech portfolio, partnering with the internal TA team and hiring managers to deliver top talent in a competitive market.

The role emphasizes sourcing, engagement, and closing candidates for clinical and commercial roles, with a focus on AI-enabled recruiting tools and strong vendor partnerships. Hourly compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting in biotech/pharma
• Experience recruiting for clinical and commercial roles
• Public company experience and launch exposure preferred
• Proficient with Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience using AI-enabled recruiting tools to improve sourcing and productivity
• Experience partnering with external search firms and agencies

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles
• Proactively source candidates using multiple channels including LinkedIn Recruiter
• Lead AI/automation initiatives to improve recruiting efficiency and operations
• Draft/refine job descriptions with HR and Total Rewards
• Coordinate and drive interview processes and feedback
• Support offer development and negotiation in line with compensation philosophy
• Partner with external search firms as needed; ensure vendor quality and cost-effectiveness
• Maintain recruiting metrics and data accuracy in systems like Greenhouse
• Contribute to headcount planning and hiring plan updates
• Identify process improvements in recruiting and candidate experience
• Stay informed on biotech talent market trends and inclusive hiring practices
• Participate in HR initiatives and broader organizational projects

Skills

Execution oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Influence without authority

Biotech industry interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

AI-enabled TA tools

Job description

4DMT is a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics with potential to transform treatment paradigms and provide unprecedented benefits to patients. The Company’s lead product candidate 4D-150 is designed to be a backbone therapy forming the foundation of treatment of blinding retinal vascular diseases by providing multi-year sustained delivery of anti-VEGF biologics (aflibercept and anti-VEGF-C) with a single intravitreal injection, which substantially reduces the treatment burden associated with current bolus injections. The Company’s lead indication for 4D-150 is wet age-related macular degeneration and the second indication is diabetic macular edema, which are both in Phase 3 development. The Company’s second product candidate is 4D-710, which is the first known genetic medicine to demonstrate successful delivery and expression of the CFTR transgene in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis after aerosol delivery.

We are taking genetic medicine to new heights and into new disease areas to overcome challenges not addressed by existing medicines. This incredible challenge drives our relentless and talented team. Our people are the essence of our inspiring, innovative and collaborative environment that encourages individual contributions and provides opportunities for career development. We seek the best in the industry who identify with our mission and our bold and innovative results-driven approach.

Our Core Values drive the way we work together:

• Dare to Cure
• Break Boundaries
• Beyond Yourself
• Prepare & Execute Relentlessly

Join us in creating the future of genetic medicine.

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

4DMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.