Orbis Clinical · 1 week ago
Manager of Recruitment - Life Sciences
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expOrbis Clinical is a trusted life sciences talent partner with over 20 years of experience. The Manager of Recruitment – Life Sciences is responsible for driving talent delivery and operational excellence while leading a specialized team of recruiters focused on various life sciences functions.
RecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Ronnie A.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and upskill a team of life sciences recruiters with a strong focus on scientific/functional understanding, sourcing strategies, and high-quality candidate delivery
Conduct regular team meetings, 1:1s, and performance reviews; provide coaching tied to productivity, quality of submissions, and client feedback
Identify skill gaps and implement targeted training to elevate domain knowledge (e.g., clinical operations, data management, PV, CMC, regulatory affairs)
Monitor recruiter activity, pipeline health, ATS utilization, and KPI adherence with a focus on time-to-fill, submittal quality, and client satisfaction
Conduct system and workflow audits to ensure compliance with Orbis Clinical processes, SOPs, and quality standards
Use recruitment analytics to evaluate performance trends and refine sourcing and delivery strategies across scientific and technical verticals
Partner with recruiters to design targeted search strategies leveraging functional expertise, scientific networks, professional associations, and market insights
Actively source, screen, and interview candidates for highly specialized roles, assessing technical depth, therapeutic area experience, and industry fit
Maintain a strong understanding of life sciences hiring trends and competitor activity to enhance market competitiveness
Build and maintain talent pools across key verticals to support rapid client demand and proactive growth
Collaborate with Sales/BD, Delivery Leads, and Operations to ensure seamless execution, alignment on priorities, and consistent client delivery
Support feedback loops with sales and clients to improve candidate quality and strengthen long-term partnerships
Attend leadership meetings and prepare reports on performance, vertical growth opportunities, hiring trends, and forecasted revenue impact
Recommend enhancements to processes, sourcing methods, training programs, and technology usage (e.g., Textkernel, AI tools, ATS optimization)
Foster a culture of accountability, scientific curiosity, and high performance
Act as a full-cycle recruiter for priority searches, key accounts, and complex scientific roles
Conduct technical qualification screens to ensure candidate expertise aligns with client expectations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain strong networks of life sciences professionals across clinical development, R&D, manufacturing, and post-market functions
Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and Orbis Clinical’s strategic priorities
Performance metrics will be defined separately and tailored to the vertical and level of production
Occasional travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Minimum five years of recruiting experience in life sciences (pharma, biotech, CRO, or medical device) or comparable technical recruitment environment
Proven experience leading or mentoring recruiters with demonstrated success in a producing role
Strong understanding of scientific and clinical terminology, regulatory environments, and functional roles across drug development
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical research, R&D, manufacturing, quality, pharmacovigilance, and other functions relevant to Orbis Clinical's service areas
Strong command of ATS platforms, sourcing technologies, Textkernel, AI enrichment tools, and other recruitment systems
Proactively identifies gaps, drives delivery, and executes with urgency to meet client and revenue goals
Manages workloads effectively, balancing leadership duties with producing responsibilities
Communicates clearly with candidates, clients, and internal teams; able to influence outcomes and drive alignment
Maintains a high level of service orientation, scientific credibility, and professionalism in all interactions
Works cross-functionally to improve outcomes and strengthen delivery across the organization
Benefits
Generous PTO Policy
Paid Parental Leave
Twelve Annual Paid Holidays
Active Employee Engagement Programs
Cellphone Stipend
Technology Stipend (for hybrid/remote positions)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program
Some positions may be eligible for hybrid or remote work
Professional Development
Charitable Matching
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefits
Wellbeats Health and Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
401K
FSA and HSA Plans
Financial Planning Assistance
Educational Assistance
Company
Orbis Clinical
Orbis Clinical operates as a recruiting partner to the life sciences industry. It is a sub-organization of Epic Healthcare Staffing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase