SR Recruiter III (Long Term Contract)

Ledgent Technology; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology is seeking an in-house biotech/pharma recruiter with deep oncology recruiting expertise to act as a strategic talent acquisition partner. The role emphasizes building hiring strategies, influencing decisions, and partnering with hiring managers to deliver top talent.

The position targets candidates with senior-level scientific and clinical hiring experience, ideally within life sciences, and offers a 1-year contract with potential extension, based in Alameda, CA with in-house

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical organizations.
• Experience recruiting in oncology, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and CMC.
• In-house recruiting experience with a consultative, strategic partnership approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and drive hiring strategies end-to-end.
• Influence hiring decisions and consult with hiring managers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver talent solutions and market intel.

Skills

Biotech recruiting

Pharma recruiting

Oncology recruiting

Strategic Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder management

Job description

Salary: USD60 - USD68.77 per hour

Duration: 1-Year Contract (extension possible; conversion eligibility after 2 years if the role remains active)

Location: Alameda, CA 94502

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (flexible)

Pay Rate: Up to $68.77/hour

The Hiring Manager strongly prefers candidates with in-house corporate recruiting experience and a proven track record as a strategic Talent Acquisition business partner. Candidates whose experience is primarily agency-based may not be successful unless they can clearly demonstrate:

• Building and driving hiring strategies
• Influencing stakeholders and hiring decisions
• Consulting closely with hiring managers
• Serving as a trusted talent advisor rather than solely filling requisitions

Top Qualifications

1. Biotech / Pharmaceutical Recruiting Experience

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within Biotechnology and/or Pharmaceutical organizations
• Strong preference for candidates who have spent the majority of their recruiting career supporting life sciences functions

2. Oncology Recruiting Experience

Highly preferred experience recruiting for oncology-focused organizations and teams, including:

• Clinical Operations
• Clinical Development
• Regulatory Affairs
• CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls)
• Clinical Research
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex requisitions simultaneously
• Experience filling mid-to-senior level positions, including:
  • Manager
  • Senior Manager
  • Associate Director
  • Director
• Ability to discuss recruiting volume, complexity, and business functions supported throughout career

4. Strategic Talent Acquisition Partnership

• Acts as a proactive and strategic recruiting partner
• Drives the recruiting process from intake through offer
• Collaborates effectively with hiring managers and cross-functional teams
• Provides market intelligence and hiring recommendations
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable influencing decision-makers and professionally challenging hiring teams when appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering closely with scientific leaders and hiring teams supporting oncology programs
• Strong understanding of life sciences talent markets and competitive hiring landscapes

Ideal Background: An experienced in-house biotech/pharma recruiter with deep oncology recruiting expertise, a consultative approach, and proven success supporting senior-level scientific and clinical hiring.