Job Title: Principal Recruiter - Life Sciences
Location: Remote (US-Based)
Compensation: Base Salary + Commissions + Bonus | OTE $200K–$500K+
About Talently
Talently is a fully remote recruitment agency built for high-performing full-desk recruiters with deep vertical expertise and a proven ability to grow strategic client relationships. We provide the tools, tech, and BD support so you can focus on what matters most: winning accounts, delivering for your clients, and growing your book of business.
About the Role
Join Talently as a Principal Recruiter focused on Life Sciences. We partner with VC-backed biotech startups, mid-market pharma companies, and global medtech firms across the U.S. You'll help lead sales and grow our Life Sciences & Biotech practice, owning key accounts and delivering top talent across the industry.
- Target Roles: Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, R&D Scientists and Leaders, Medical Affairs, Quality & Manufacturing, Commercial (Sales, Marketing, Market Access)
What Makes Talently Different?
We eliminate the typical friction that slows down great recruiters:
- Warm Leads Weekly: We generate warm leads in your vertical every week through targeted outbound campaigns. No cold prospecting grind!
- AI-Powered ATS: Our AI-powered ATS streamlines your workflow and eliminates time-consuming tasks.
- Candidate Sourcing Stack: LinkedIn Recruiter, job ads, candidate databases, and multi-channel outreach help you connect with the right talent fast.
- Account Ownership: We stay lean on purpose so you have access to high-quality jobs, protected accounts, and minimal internal overlap.
What You’ll Do
- Own your vertical: win searches, fill roles, and build key client accounts
- Expand accounts and become a trusted partner in your niche
- Build candidate pipelines and deliver a world-class experience
- Optionally take on team leadership or mentorship responsibilities as we grow
What We’re Looking For
Must-Haves
- 3+ years of proven success in full-desk/360 agency recruiting
- A consistent track record of high billings ($400K+ preferred)
- Strong account management and candidate delivery skills
- High integrity, reliability, and team-first mindset
- Coachable, curious, and driven to grow
Nice-to-Haves
- Leadership experience or aspirations
- LI Recruiter & Boolean skills
If you’re a top-performing full-desk recruiter tired of building everything from scratch, Talently gives you the support, tools, and leads to win bigger & faster.
