Keros Therapeutics · 20 hours ago
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$142K/yr - $179K/yr
7+ years expKeros Therapeutics is focused on delivering significant clinical benefits to patients with disorders linked to dysfunctional signaling of the TGF-β family of proteins. The Associate Director, Talent Acquisition will lead efforts in attracting and retaining top talent, managing full-cycle recruiting, and enhancing the company's employer brand to support growth and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from requisition through onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience
Monitor, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), tracking progress and ensuring compliance throughout the hiring pipeline
Foster strong candidate relationships through consistent communication and personalized engagement, contributing to a positive employer brand
Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process for contractors and consultants, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and compliance standards
Collaborate closely with hiring managers to develop, refine, and maintain clear, accurate, and compelling job descriptions
Own the ongoing maintenance of job descriptions to reflect evolving roles and organizational goals
Represent the company at career and job fairs to strengthen employer branding, expand the talent pipeline, and build strategic talent networks
Manage relationships with third-party vendors and staffing partners to ensure high-quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness
Coordinate immigration processes in partnership with legal counsel and stakeholders to support international hiring and compliance
Drive talent-related program management and execution, ensuring alignment with HR strategy and business objectives
Plan and execute employee events that foster engagement, enhance company culture, and support team-building initiatives
Qualification
Required
Expertise in talent acquisition technologies, sourcing strategies, and recruitment marketing
Excellent leadership skills, along with strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Ability to lead through change and ambiguity, with a growth mindset and resilience
Bachelor's degree or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered
Minimum of 7 years of full lifecycle recruitment experience
Preferred
Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry preferred; experience supporting corporate functions highly preferred
Company
Keros Therapeutics
Keros is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$379.5MKey Investors
Pontifax
2024-01-03Post Ipo Equity· $140M
2020-11-13Post Ipo Equity· $149.5M
2020-04-07IPO
Leadership Team
Lorena Lerner
Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
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