Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition | Unique Ground-Floor Oppty | Well-Funded & Rapidly Scaling Biotech | NJ (Contract-to-perm)
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.
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 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:
- 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
CONTACT:
Brian Skurka, Partner
[email protected] – P 973-656-0220 x738
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianskurka1
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About ROCK HILL
As a Cornerstone Search Group company, Rock Hill is your trusted partner in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors of the life sciences industry. Backed by over 25 years of experience from our parent company, Cornerstone Search Group, a top-tier Executive Search firm, we specialize in providing tailored staffing solutions to meet your unique needs for top-tier contractors and temporary employees.