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Principal Recruitment Consultant, Scientific & Preclinical
- Permanent
- United States
- Recruitment Consultant
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Work type:
- Full time
- Paid
- Direct hire with Proclinical
Locations:
- Boston, MA
- New York City, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Francisco, CA
About Proclinical:
Proclinical is one of the global leading international life sciences recruitment agencies with offices in the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. We partner with some of the most innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, clinical research organizations and other life sciences companies to find and hire the talent they need to make an impact in the life sciences sector. Our clients include leading global biopharma companies developing COVID-19 vaccines to smaller emerging biotechs pioneering research in next generation therapies and technologies. Due to significant investment and expansion, we are seeking high potential graduates to join our teams across the US.
About the Team:
The Scientific and Preclinical Research team at Proclinical specializes in partnering with biotechs to build scientific teams focused on drug discovery, preclinical research and translational development. Lead by an ex-GSK scientist and made up exclusively of BS and MS qualified Chemists and Biologists who have transitioned into the Recruitment Industry, we support companies developing a range of therapeutic modalities including antibodies, immunotherapies, cell therapies, gene therapies and mRNA vaccines across multiple therapy areas. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and recruit across many scientific disciplines and make an impact in many research areas.
About the Role:
As Senior or Principal Recruiter here at Proclinical, you will be tasked with working with candidates and clients as well as developing your skillset in winning leads and gaining market information, with the ultimate goal of leading searches to help life science companies hire the best possible talent. The role will enable you take on increasing responsibilities with regards to managing processes and accounts, as well as come with the potential to grow your own group within a successful and expanding team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Communicating with hiring teams at key biotech accounts to qualify roles and manage processes
- Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work;
- Training and mentoring junior staff, with the potential to hire and manage Junior Consultants
- Building a network in a specialized area of the life science market
- Using the candidate database to match the right person to the client's vacancy;
- Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client;
- Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client;
- Briefing candidates about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question;
- Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants;
- Organizing interviews for candidates as requested by the client;
- Informing candidates about the results of their interviews;
- Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalizing arrangements between client and candidates;
- Working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated.
- To use sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking in order to attract business from client companies;
- To maintain an excellent and professional relationship with existing clients;
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline
- Experience working in a lab in a professional or educational setting
- Experience working in the Staffing, Recruitment or Executive Search sectors
- A strong knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, Immunology, Computational Biology or related disciplines
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Good sales, persuasion and negotiation skills
- A confident and positive attitude
- The ability to work under pressure and meet targets
- Good organizational and administrative skills
- The ability to work well in a team as well as individually
- Industry experience in, or a passion for Life Sciences
We Offer You:
- Tailored Career Progression - Promotional targets which can lead to two promotions a year if hit with multiple career paths including 360 Permanent and/or Contract, Client Services, MSP, Delivery based teams, Leadership and International Opportunities amongst others.
- High Earning Potential and Uncapped Commission
- Promote international moves - San Francisco, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, LA, London, Sydney, Melbourne with more offices to open
- Access to a large international client base
- Annual incentive trips away, previous locations have been Cape Town, Mexico, Singapore, Vegas
- Multiple Services to offer clients which makes you more appealing when winning business
- Continuous Support and Training with both your mentor and our Learning and Development team
- Dynamic and Inclusive Culture
- Company Benefits -Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k
- Hire into roles/projects that have a moral purpose
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Megan Salzer at (+1) 347-809-5974 or m.salzer@proclinical.com.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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