Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition
Description
Our client is a highly attractive clinical-stage biotech company with a robust pipeline of first-in-class therapies spanning multiple stages of development. As the organization enters a pivotal phase of growth and expansion, this is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is rapidly scaling across the enterprise and building out multiple departments including HR/Talent.
To support this next chapter, our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Talent Acquisition to lead and scale recruiting efforts across the organization during a critical period of growth. You will partner closely with executive leadership, hiring managers, and HR to develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that attracts top-tier biotech talent.
Given the fast-paced and evolving nature of a startup biotech environment, this role requires someone who is agile, solutions-oriented, composed under pressure, and embraces the unique opportunities and challenges that come with building out a growing biotech company from the ground up.
Location
Princeton, New Jersey (Hybrid)
Features
ATTRACTIVE FEATURES ABOUT THIS COMPANY & OPPORTUNITY:
- Impact & Visibility: Being a small company at the doorstep of fast-and-furious growth lends itself to more visibility/exposure and opportunity to truly impact from day one and play an important role in supporting the company’s strategic growth/direction.
- Fast-Paced Startup Biotech Culture: You will be joining at an exciting time and key inflection point in the company’s success journey.
- Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds: Join a company that is very well-funded with a robust pipeline, while also getting all the pluses of working in a fast-paced highly-visible environment at one of the most promising startups in the industry.
- Highly Accomplished Executive Leadership: Work closely with an industry experienced and accomplished Senior Leadership team with a proven track record of success in this space.
- Tremendous Upside Potential/ Transformative Medicines: Leveraged by its unique technology, cutting-edge science and a robust “first-in-class” pipeline (including multiple potentially transformative late-stage assets), this company is well-positioned for tremendous success and growth.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES IN A NUTSHELL:
- Lead enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy across scientific, clinical, technical, corporate, and commercial functions
- Partner with executive leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop scalable workforce planning initiatives
- Build and optimize recruiting processes, systems, metrics, and operational infrastructure to support rapid organizational growth
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent market trends, competitive intelligence, and hiring strategies
- Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts for senior and critical hires, including Director, VP, and executive-level searches
- Develop and implement employer branding and talent attraction strategies to strengthen market presence
- Manage and mentor recruiting team members and external search partners to ensure high-quality candidate experience and hiring outcomes
- Establish data-driven recruiting KPIs and reporting dashboards to monitor performance, pipeline health, and hiring effectiveness
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align hiring priorities with organizational objectives
- Evaluate and implement recruiting technologies, tools, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Support the development of scalable talent programs and recruiting capabilities aligned with long-term organizational growth objectives
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including leadership roles within biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations
- Proven experience scaling recruiting functions within high-growth environments
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership
- Prior experience supporting venture-backed or rapidly scaling organizations is highly preferred
- Experience supporting organizations through periods of rapid growth, expansion, or transformation
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