Senior Recruitment Consultant

Barrington James

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)

Job summary

Join a global brand with startup energy as a Senior Consultant at Barrington James in Midtown Manhattan. You will take ownership of your desk in life sciences, work directly with high-growth clients, and earn a competitive base salary plus commission reflecting your performance in a performance-driven culture.

Qualifications

  • 24+ months of agency recruiting experience.
  • Track record of hitting targets and client relationship success.
  • Confidence on the phone and creativity in outreach.

Responsibilities

  • Take full ownership of a 360 specialist desk in life sciences.
  • Manage client relationships and close your own deals.
  • Source, pitch, and place candidates in pharma, biotech, and clinical roles.

Skills

Recruiting
Client Relationship Management
Business Development

Job description

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Managing Partner | Talent Acquisition Leader | Expert in Accelerating Growth for PE & VC-Backed Firms |

Ready to Run Your Own Desk in Midtown Manhattan? Let’s Talk.

You’ve got a solid foundation in recruitment. You know how to source, pitch, and close. Now you’re craving more ownership, bigger wins, and a faster path to growth.

At Barrington James, we don’t do hand-holding—we invest in driven recruiters who want to build something big in pharma, biotech, and life sciences. Based out of our Midtown Manhattan office, you’ll join a team of high-performers in one of our most strategic markets.

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll run your own desk, work directly with high-growth clients, and earn commission that actually reflects your effort.

This is your chance to join a global brand with startup energy—where performance gets recognized and career growth is real.

What You’ll Do:

  • Take full ownership of a 360 specialist desk in life sciences
  • Manage client relationships and close your own deals
  • Source, pitch, and place candidates in pharma, biotech, and clinical roles
  • Hunt for new business and expand your vertical
  • Collaborate with high-performing teammates who hustle like you

What You Bring:

  • 24+ months of agency recruiting experience
  • Track record of hitting targets and loving the chase
  • Confidence on the phone and creativity in outreach
  • Commercial mindset with a competitive edge
  • Ambition to grow, whether that’s as a top biller or future leader

What We Offer:

  • Base salary + uncapped commission from day one
  • Transparent promotion track with support to move fast
  • Fully onsite 5 days per week with extensive mentorship and collaboration opportunities
  • Global brand recognition with startup energy
  • Access to life sciences’ hottest clients and roles
  • A performance-driven culture where results = rewards

Compensation is commensurate with experience. This is a performance-driven role with a competitive base salary and a strong emphasis on uncapped commission. For Senior Consultants, base salaries start at $50,000+, with higher starting points available for those with direct industry experience. OTE's with commission typically range from $85,000–$350,000+ depending on performance.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
  • Industries
    Staffing and Recruiting

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