Sr. Director, Executive Recruiting

Ladders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 244,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Sr. Director, Executive Recruiting to lead the senior executive search function for VP-and-above roles within a large, matrixed pharma/biotech organization.

The role partners with business leaders, Total Rewards, Legal, and external search firms to source, assess, and place top talent, while shaping talent mapping and succession planning for long-term leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12+ years in talent acquisition including executive search experience.
• Global executive hiring knowledge and compensation frameworks.
• Experience managing relationships with external search firms and accountability for results.
• Demonstrated people leadership in TA context.
• Experience in regulated pharma/biotech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end searches for VP-and-above roles, managing full recruitment lifecycle.
• Develop tailored search strategies identifying target companies and candidate profiles.
• Source candidates and collaborate with internal resources and external partners.
• Implement structured selection processes for senior candidates, including interview calibration.
• Oversee candidate experience and timely processes.
• Manage relationships with executive search firms and ensure quality of slates.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards and Legal on offers and compliance.
• Establish proactive executive talent mapping strategies for succession planning.

Skills

Executive recruiting leadership

Talent acquisition strategy

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Director, Executive Recruiting to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This leader will own a senior executive recruiting function focused on VP-and-above hiring across a large, matrixed organization. The role will partner closely with business leaders, Total Rewards, Legal, and external search firms to deliver high-quality executive talent for critical leadership needs. It also will shape proactive talent mapping and succession support to strengthen the organization's long-term leadership pipeline.

Location: New York City, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $214,900 – $358,100 annually

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end searches for VP-and-above roles, managing the full recruitment lifecycle
• Develop tailored search strategies, including identifying target companies and candidate profiles
• Source candidates directly and collaborate with internal resources and external partners
• Implement structured selection processes for senior candidates, including interview calibration
• Oversee candidate experience, ensuring effective communication and timely processes
• Manage relationships with executive search firms, ensuring quality and accountability in candidate slates
• Collaborate with Total Rewards and Legal on executive offer structuring and compliance matters
• Establish proactive executive talent mapping strategies to enhance succession planning efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 12+ years in talent acquisition, including significant executive search experience
• Deep understanding of global executive hiring, labor markets, and compensation frameworks
• Experience managing relationships with external search firms, including negotiation and accountability for results
• Demonstrated people leadership experience in a talent acquisition context
• Experience operating within a large, matrixed enterprise, ideally in the regulated pharma or biotech sectors

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions and additional retirement savings options
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Paid caregiver/parental leave and medical leave
• Relocation assistance based on business needs and eligibility

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.