Senior Recruiter III

Kelly; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Senior Recruiter III onsite in Alameda, CA 94502 with some flexibility after the first 3 weeks. This 12-month W2 engagement involves full-cycle clinical development recruiting across Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Programming, QA and Development Outsourcing.

You will partner with hiring managers to specify requirements, source candidates, and build a strong pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; science background preferred.
• Minimum 5 years recruiting experience in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals.
• Experience supporting scientific, clinical development, or drug development functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-screens resumes and evaluates effectiveness of electronic candidate evaluation tools.
• Documents candidate evaluation and interview process; negotiates offers with hiring managers.
• Conduct employment background checks.
• Collaborate with agencies and recruiters for advertising campaigns.
• Provide performance feedback on recruiting agencies and sources.
• Develop and maintain affirmative action and career development programs.

Skills

Biotech / Pharma Recruiting Experience

Oncology Recruiting Experience

Clinical Operations

Clinical Development

Regulatory Affairs

CMC

Clinical Research

Strategic Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Life Sciences background preferred

Job description

Job Title

Senior Recruiter III

Location

Onsite- Alameda California 94502 (some flexibility after first 3 weeks)

Duration

12 Months on w2

Shift

8am-5pm (flexible)

Pay Rate

71/hr.

Summary / Job Purpose

Full cycle clinical development recruiter focused on requisitions within Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics and Programming, Quality Assurance and Development Outsourcing. Works with hiring manager to document requirements of job openings as required. Determines appropriate recruiting sources for advertising and posting positions. Promotes the company image to candidates and external service providers. Surfaces candidates and develops networks of people and processes to support a strong pipeline of qualified candidates. Supports Talent Acquisition team to administer staffing/employment/ recruiting programs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Pre-screens resumes and evaluates effectiveness of electronic candidate evaluation tools.
• Documents candidate evaluation and interview process. Negotiates and/or supports hiring manager in developing new hire compensation package/offers
• Conduct employment background checks.
• Works with agencies, recruiting contractors and/or internet website representatives in the course of conducting employment advertising campaigns.
• Provide performance feedback on all recruiting agencies/sources.
• Develop, support and maintain, affirmative action and career development programs.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in any field is required. Degrees in a scientific discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field are preferred but not required. Candidates must also have a minimum of 5 years of recruiting experience within the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry with experience supporting scientific, clinical development, or drug development functions strongly preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Organizes and prioritizes numerous tasks and completes them under time constraints.
• Frequently applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization.
• Applies strong analytical and business communication skills.

Job Complexity

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise.
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Internal and external contacts often pertain to company plans and objectives.

Strong Plus

• Experience working closely with scientific leaders and hiring teams in oncology programs is a significant advantage.
• The hiring manager strongly prefers candidates with in-house recruiting experience and a proven ability to act as a strategic business partner. Recruiters whose experience is primarily agency-based may not be successful in this role unless they have demonstrated experience driving hiring strategy, influencing stakeholders, and partnering closely with hiring managers in a consultative capacity.

Top Skills

• Biotech / Pharma Recruiting Experience: Minimum 5+ years recruiting within Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical. Strong preference for recruiters who have spent most of their career supporting life sciences functions.
• Experience supporting oncology-focused organizations is highly preferred. Candidates should have recruited for functions such as Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Clinical Research
• Candidates should demonstrate a track record of successfully managing multiple complex requisitions and filling mid-level to senior-level positions, including Manager, Senior Manager, Associate Director, and Director roles. They should be able to speak to the volume, complexity, and business functions they have supported throughout their recruiting career
• The ideal candidate is a strategic Talent Acquisition partner who takes initiative, drives the recruiting process, and works collaboratively with hiring managers and internal teams. They must possess strong communication skills, provide market insights and hiring recommendations, and be comfortable professionally pushing back or influencing stakeholders when needed rather than simply taking orders

Benefits

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Compliance

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

AI Usage

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.