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As a Cielo Senior Recruiter, you will be responsible for service excellence throughout the ... Experience in the Pharma Industry Required A career at Cielo will give you the opportunity to work ...

AEC and/or life sciences/pharma recruiting experience highly preferred * Experience managing multiple candidates or requisitions simultaneously * Strong organizational skills with the ability to ...

AEC and/or life sciences/pharma recruiting experience highly preferred * Experience managing multiple candidates or requisitions simultaneously * Strong organizational skills with the ability to ...

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How much do pharma recruiter jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharma recruiter in the United States is $53,004.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pharma recruiter?

Pharma Recruiters are professionals who specialize in recruiting talent for the pharmaceutical industry. They work with pharmaceutical companies to fill various roles, such as researchers, sales representatives, regulatory affairs specialists, and more. Their responsibilities include sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring that the best-fit talent is matched to the needs of their clients. Pharma Recruiters must understand both the technical requirements of the roles and the unique regulations of the pharmaceutical sector.

What are some common challenges pharma recruiters face when sourcing candidates, and how can they overcome them?

Pharma Recruiters often encounter challenges such as a highly competitive talent market, strict regulatory requirements, and the need to find candidates with specialized scientific or clinical expertise. Overcoming these obstacles typically involves building strong networks within the pharmaceutical industry, staying up-to-date with evolving regulations, and utilizing targeted sourcing strategies like leveraging niche job boards or attending industry events. Collaborating closely with hiring managers and understanding the specific technical needs of each role also helps recruiters identify and engage suitable candidates more effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pharma recruiter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pharma Recruiter, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical industry roles, talent acquisition strategies, and often a bachelor's degree in human resources, life sciences, or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and HR database software is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and strong organizational capabilities distinguish top performers in this position. These competencies are crucial for efficiently sourcing qualified candidates, meeting hiring needs, and building lasting relationships in a competitive market.
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Infographic showing various Pharma Recruiter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,004 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Senior Recruiter-Pharma IT-LTE

Wauwatosa, WI โ€ข Remote

Cielo
1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead detailed intake meetings with hiring managers to determine position specifications and provide relevant market data and recommendations.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and manage recruitment marketing and sourcing strategies.

  • Evaluate candidate profiles against requirements, build talent pipelines, and keep candidates engaged with timely updates.


Job description

Company Description

Are you ready to accelerate your career?

As a Cielo Senior Recruiter, you will be responsible for service excellence throughout the recruitment cycle. You will act as a brand ambassador for the client, focusing on delivering exceptional talent while providing proactive and timely communication on the status of the search. As a subject matter expert in talent acquisition, you will provide consultative direction and industry expertise to hiring leaders. You will act as a mentor for Recruiters and other team members.

  • Work Location: Remote
  • Work Setup: Remote
  • Language(s): Englist
  • Work Hours: Working Days-EST
  • Benefits: LTE
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead detailed intake meetings with hiring managers to determine position specifications, providing relevant market data and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments to develop and manage recruitment marketing and sourcing strategies.
  • Evaluate candidate profiles against position requirements and deliver strong candidate slates, while building talent pipelines.
  • Keep candidates engaged throughout the process with timely updates on their progress.
  • Partner with hiring leaders to determine offer details, using market data and compensation guidelines to support recommendations.
  • Mentor Recruiters and other team members.
Qualifications

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in business, management, human resources or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Significant recruiting experience, with demonstrated successes in a corporate, RPO or agency setting.
  • Familiarity with recruitment technologies such as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and social media tools.
  • Knowledge of common Human Resources principles, practices and metrics related to talent acquisition. 
  • Experience in the Pharma Industry Required

A career at Cielo will give you the opportunity to work with the industryโ€™s smartest people and to take ownership of your success! Cielo is a brand that reflects our big idea โ€“ that talent is rising โ€“ and with it our opportunity to rise above. We create careers for ambitious people by moving beyond traditional assumptions of what it means to work in talent acquisition.

Cielo is the world's leading Talent Acquisition Partner. We deliver a better talent experience for everyone through Talent Acquisition, Search, Consulting, and Digital Acceleratorsโ„ข. With our fresh approach โ€“ we design and build comprehensive, proven solutions inspired by technology to find and keep the unique talent that elevates our clients above the competition.

Cielo is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law for an individual who falls within the jurisdiction of such law.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting Cielo Talent Acquisition at talent.acquisition@cielotalent.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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