Rock Hill

Senior Recruiter – Talent Acquisition, Contract/FT: Pre-IPO Biotech Company: NJ

Location: Princeton, NJ (On-site 3–4 days/week)

Employment Type: Contract / Possible conversion to FT

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Recruiter to join a fast-growing, innovation-driven biotechnology company. This individual will support the Talent Acquisition team in driving full-cycle recruitment for mid-level leadership roles.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter who has operated in a high-growth biotech or pharmaceutical environment and thrives in a fast-paced, build-mode setting. The role requires a strong partnership with hiring managers, a proactive sourcing approach, and the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for a variety of mid-level roles, including R&D and Commercial
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, role requirements, and hiring priorities
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-quality candidates
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and assessments to ensure alignment with role and culture
• Manage the candidate experience from initial outreach through the offer stage
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for ongoing and future hiring needs
• Provide market insights and hiring intelligence to stakeholders
• Ensure accurate tracking of candidates and processes within the ATS
• Support broader Talent Acquisition initiatives as needed in a high-growth environment

Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within corporate Talent Acquisition or executive search
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for R&D and commercial roles within biotech or pharmaceutical organizations
• Strong preference for candidates who have worked in high-growth or scaling environments, ideally within biotech
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions across functional areas (including R&D) and deliver in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong sourcing capabilities using LinkedIn, networking, and other tools
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Preferred Background:

• Experience supporting organizations through rapid growth or transformation
• Blend of agency and in-house recruiting experience is a plus
• Familiarity with the Princeton / New Jersey life sciences talent market

Additional Details:

• Contract role with potential for extension
• On-site presence required 3–4 days per week in Princeton, NJ
• Immediate impact role supporting critical hiring initiatives

CONTACT:

Recruiting Team

sspinelli@rockhillhc.com – P 973-656-0220

ROCK HILL – Life Sciences Staffing Solution

1200 Morris Tpke, Suite 3005 | Short Hills, New Jersey (USA)

www.rockhillhc.com

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.