Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals
August 06, 2026
On-site
Lexington, MA
Human Resources
Responsibilities:
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team needs, and hiring priorities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, professional networks, referrals, social media, and direct outreach
- Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
- Conduct interviews to assess experience, skills, motivation, and role fit
- Coordinate interview schedules and maintain timely communication with candidates and interview teams
- Manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system
- Support offer preparation, compensation discussions, and pre-employment steps in partnership with the broader HR team
- Ensure a consistent, inclusive, and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Track recruiting metrics, provide hiring updates, and identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness
- Stay informed on recruiting trends, employment market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or a related field
- 6+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience; biotech or pharmaceutical environment required
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools such as Greenhouse or similar ATS
- Strong interviewing, assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple open roles, prioritize work, and meet hiring timelines with organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
- Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information
- Knowledge of employment laws, fair hiring practices, and inclusive recruiting principles
Standout Skills For Impact:
- Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and translate business needs into targeted hiring strategies
- Use multi-channel sourcing to build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines in competitive markets
- Use recruiting metrics and ATS insights to improve time-to-fill and candidate quality/experience
- Deliver a seamless, inclusive candidate journey through strong coordination and communication
Pay Range:
- $170,000 - $185,000 USD
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team needs, and hiring priorities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, professional networks, referrals, social media, and direct outreach
- Screen resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates
- Conduct interviews to assess experience, skills, motivation, and role fit
- Coordinate interview schedules and maintain timely communication with candidates and interview teams
- Manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system
- Support offer preparation, compensation discussions, and pre-employment steps in partnership with the broader HR team
- Ensure a consistent, inclusive, and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Track recruiting metrics, provide hiring updates, and identify opportunities to improve recruiting effectiveness
- Stay informed on recruiting trends, employment market conditions, and best practices in talent acquisition
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or a related field
- 6+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience; biotech or pharmaceutical environment required
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools such as Greenhouse or similar ATS
- Strong interviewing, assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple open roles, prioritize work, and meet hiring timelines with organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
- Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information
- Knowledge of employment laws, fair hiring practices, and inclusive recruiting principles
Standout Skills For Impact:
- Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and translate business needs into targeted hiring strategies
- Use multi-channel sourcing to build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines in competitive markets
- Use recruiting metrics and ATS insights to improve time-to-fill and candidate quality/experience
- Deliver a seamless, inclusive candidate journey through strong coordination and communication
Pay Range:
- $170,000 - $185,000 USD