Recruiter (US - Lifescience)
Job Description
Candidate Resourcer (US Market - Life Sciences)
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Candidate Resourcer to join our growing team, focused on the US Life Sciences market. This role is ideal for a South African-based recruiter with proven experience sourcing talent across the United States within pharma, biotech, and broader life sciences sectors. You will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and qualifying top tier talent, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience while supporting high performing delivery teams.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (remote to the US market).
Key Responsibilities- Proactively source high-quality candidates across the US life sciences market (pharma, biotech, medical devices, CROs).
- Utilize advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques, including complex Boolean searches, to identify niche and hard-to-find talent.
- Conduct detailed screening calls to assess candidate experience, technical fit, and alignment with client requirements.
- Partner closely with Sales Leaders and Consultants to understand US-specific hiring needs, market nuances, and role requirements.
- Build and maintain strong pipelines of active and passive candidates for current and future roles.
- Stay up to date with US life sciences trends, talent availability, and market insights.
- Consistently meet or exceed KPIs including CV submissions, interviews, and pipeline generation.
- Accurately manage candidate data and activity within Bullhorn (or similar ATS).
- Proven experience recruiting for the US market (remote from South Africa).
- Strong background as a candidate-focused resourcer (delivery only) - no sales/360 responsibilities required.
- Experience within Life Sciences / Pharma / Biotech is essential.
- Advanced sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques.
- Familiarity with Bullhorn or similar ATS platforms.
- Strong understanding of US hiring practices, candidate expectations, and time zone management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage US-based candidates professionally.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple searches simultaneously.
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