Contract Recruiter (Pharma Exp Required -Can Be Remote)

Pancreatic cancer doesn’t stop or slow down, and neither do we. At PanCAN, we accelerate critical progress for pancreatic cancer patients.  We take bold action by funding life-saving research, providing personalized patient services free of charge, and creating a community of supporters and volunteers who will stop at nothing to create a world in which all pancreatic cancer patients thrive.                           

PanCAN’s Precision Promise (SM) is one example of how we work to change the future for pancreatic cancer patients. Precision Promise is our groundbreaking clinical trial platform that is now enrolling patients at top institutions nationwide. Precision Promise is what the pancreatic cancer field and our patient community have been waiting for, hailed for its ability to transform the way clinical research is done for this disease.

We’re looking for people who, like us, will stop at nothing to make progress for our constituents. Our work is critical, meaningful and it changes lives every day. Join us and be a part of it!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Talent Acquisition Contract Recruiter will collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition and Hiring Leaders to establish and manage full cycle recruiting efforts for their assigned workload. Tasked with the core responsibility of identifying talent, engaging talent, assessing talent and hiring talent in mutual partnership with Hiring Leaders to meet the needs of the organization. The position will recruit for Exempt and Non-Exempt, Internal and External, Entry level to Director job openings.

Responsibilities reflect increased complexity and greater decision-making and problem-solving latitude and require the application of a broad knowledge of talent acquisition methods, practices, and techniques. The position also engages in outreach activities with community; and supports the organizations’ mission, core values and employment goals including diversity, equity and inclusion. This role and be full-time, part-time and can be remote.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Execute full life cycle searches for positions to include: develop the search strategy, sourcing, pre-screening and interviewing candidates to attract and evaluate candidates to present to our hiring managers.
• Develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans that result in effective talent pipelines
• Proactively source candidates using a variety of methods and tools including networking, social media, list serves, crowdsourcing, passive candidate compilers, e-blasts, cold calling, resume databanks, Boolean searches on LinkedIn, Indeed, as well as other sites and job aggregators/search engines.
• Nurture a strong service culture that ensures delivery of timely, repeatable, and quality-driven service to multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain collaborative high-touch partnerships with hiring managers and stakeholders, as well as HR team members.
• Effectively model and participate in process improvement, quality, and safety initiatives; possess knowledge of current trends and innovative recruitment methods.
• Involvement in college recruiting to fulfill hiring needs and diversity hiring.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) + years of experience in Full-Cycle recruitment in the Life Sciences industry required
• Experience recruiting in the Pharmaceutical / BioTech Industry high desired
• Self-directed and proactive, ability to work independently with broad guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage a variety of work simultaneously.
• Organized and computer savvy with exceptional communication skills, drive, and initiative to proactively provide timely and helpful feedback and information to hiring managers, candidates, and the Talent Acquisition/HR leadership.
• A project manager who approaches new opportunities & tough challenges with urgency, enthusiasm, care, and compassion.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of relative laws and regulations regarding pre-employment inquiries.
• Non-profit experience, preferred, but not required.
• Life sciences, clinical trials, biopharma experience, a plus!

THE OFFER: To support the people fighting the world’s toughest cancer, we provide our team with the resources, care, and sparkle to do and be their best in and out of the office. We offer competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, a chance to support an amazing organization and join a group of passionate champions of a very worthy cause, thus creating an extraordinary workplace and culture that our team members highly recommend to friends and colleagues.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills.

Individuals assigned to this position must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek management assistance as appropriate.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.