Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Summary

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for driving full lifecycle recruitment in a high-growth biotechnology environment, partnering with Talent Acquisition and HR to attract, engage, and secure top-tier talent aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement recruitment plans to source exceptional candidates for a diverse range of roles, leveraging industry knowledge and innovative sourcing techniques.
• Manage a portfolio of open requisitions, overseeing job description development, outreach, resume screening, interview methodologies, communications, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Cultivate and optimize sourcing channels—including social media, professional networks, and job boards—to identify high-caliber talent.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with placement agencies, contract recruiters, and external partners to ensure a compelling employer brand across recruiting campaigns.
• Oversee the ATS, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver insights through reporting on hiring trends, turnover, and candidate experience.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and senior leaders, providing market intelligence and talent strategy guidance.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment, seeking opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector; agency experience valued.
• Demonstrated expertise in workforce planning, employer branding, and advanced interview techniques.
• Understanding of practice areas within a growing biotechnology organization.
• Mastery of ATS, HR databases, and recruitment analytics.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proven success in designing and executing recruitment strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Track record of success in high-growth, fast-paced environments.

Skills

• Talent acquisition strategy
• Full lifecycle recruiting
• Employer branding
• Stakeholder management
• ATS proficiency
• Recruitment analytics
• Regulatory/compliance knowledge
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• Work location: On site (San Diego, CA)
• Work Authorization: United States (Required)