Talent Acquisition Partner - Business Development & Scientific Operations

Pharmaron

$70K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of recruitment experience, including at least 3 years as an internal recruiter
  • Proven experience recruiting scientific and technical talent within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments
  • Hands-on experience with sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-volume or high-complexity hiring environments
  • Experience improving recruitment processes and systems; graduate recruitment experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment activities from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding.
  • Partner closely with leaders to understand hiring needs and develop strategies.
  • Recruit for roles across preclinical research, laboratory operations, and business development.
  • Conduct direct sourcing and headhunting to engage passive candidates.
  • Lead searches for leadership-level positions, including senior roles.
  • Develop and maintain talent pipelines for various functions.
  • Conduct talent mapping, market research, and competitive intelligence.

Benefits

  • Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
  • Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
  • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k plan with generous employer match
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Position: Talent Acquisition Partner - Business Development & Scientific Operations

Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 + commission structure

Location: Remote

Job Overview

Pharmaron is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to support the growth of our Business Development and Commercial organizations while providing recruitment support for key Scientific Operations functions across the United States.

This role will partner directly with commercial and operational leaders to identify, attract, and hire top talent across Business Development, Account Management, Client Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, and other customer-facing functions that drive business growth and client success. In addition, this role will support select Scientific Operations positions across preclinical, laboratory, and operational functions.

The ideal candidate brings experience recruiting commercial, scientific, and executive-level talent within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or CDMO industries and has a proven track record of successfully engaging passive candidates for highly specialized and leadership-level positions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment activities from intake through offer acceptance and onboarding.
  • Partner closely with Scientific Operations and Business Development leaders to understand hiring needs and develop talent acquisition strategies.
  • Recruit for positions supporting preclinical research, laboratory operations, scientific project management, client services, account management, and business development.
  • Conduct direct sourcing and headhunting activities to identify and engage passive candidates.
  • Lead searches for leadership-level positions, including Director, Senior Director, Vice President, and other critical hires.
  • Develop and maintain talent pipelines for scientific, operational, and commercial functions.
  • Conduct talent mapping, market research, and competitive intelligence to support strategic hiring initiatives.
  • Advise hiring managers on talent market conditions, compensation trends, and hiring strategies.
  • Facilitate candidate assessment, interview processes, and offer negotiations.
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
  • Utilize recruiting metrics and data to improve hiring outcomes and drive continuous process improvement.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of recruitment experience, including at least 3 years as an internal recruiter
  • Proven experience recruiting scientific and technical talent within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments
  • Hands-on experience with sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume or high-complexity hiring environments
  • Experience improving recruitment processes and systems; graduate recruitment experience is a plus

What Makes You Successful
  • You think like a talent advisor, not just a recruiter.
  • You enjoy building relationships with senior leaders and influencing hiring decisions.
  • You are comfortable conducting executive searches and engaging passive candidates.
  • You understand both the scientific and commercial sides of a life sciences organization.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where priorities evolve quickly.
  • You are resourceful, proactive, and driven to identify exceptional talent.

Benefits: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
  • Insurance including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions
  • Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account
  • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401k plan with generous employer match
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply:

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

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