Avid Bioservices · 10 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition
Tustin, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$123K/yr - $164K/yr
8+ years expAvid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of clients and improve patient outcomes. The Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition will serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor driving talent strategy across the organization, shaping hiring strategies, and elevating TA operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Act as the senior talent advisor to leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Development, G&A, and Commercial functions
Lead strategic discussions on workforce planning, talent forecasting, labor market insights, and hiring priorities
Advise executives and senior leaders on talent implications during organizational changes, growth initiatives, and scaling activities
Drive continuous improvement across recruiting processes, interviewing standards, ATS workflow, and hiring manager capability
Lead full-cycle recruitment for the most technical, niche, and senior-level roles within the CDMO, biologics, and life sciences space
Own complex searches that require deep industry knowledge, proactive market mapping, sourcing creativity, and persistent follow-through
Build, nurture, and leverage long-term pipelines of specialized CDMO, biotech, CRO, and manufacturing talent
Design sophisticated sourcing strategies that target passive and highly competitive talent segments
Coach hiring managers on selection, interviewing, decision-making, and creating a high-quality candidate experience
Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior recruiters and recruiting coordinators to elevate the team’s collective capability
Partner closely with HRBPs to ensure alignment between talent needs, business objectives, and internal mobility opportunities
Lead large-scale TA initiatives such as: Interview process redesign, Employer brand enhancements, DE&I hiring strategies, Recruitment analytics and reporting, Vendor and agency management
Use qualitative and quantitative data to tell a compelling story around hiring performance, pipeline health, and bottlenecks
Continuously evaluate tools, systems, platforms, and vendors to ensure Avid remains competitive and efficient
Oversee and evolve the university recruiting strategy, including partnerships, events, and brand presence
Strengthen and expand the internship program, ensuring early-career talent pipelines are aligned with long-term organizational needs
Set the standard for exceptional candidate experience from first touch to offer acceptance
Represent Avid Bioservices’ values, mission, and culture with authenticity and clarity
Ensure a welcoming, timely, and engaging hiring journey that reinforces Avid as a premier employer in the CDMO space
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in sourcing, full cycle recruiting, interviewing, and hiring — with at least 3 years leading complex searches or influencing senior-level hiring
2-3 years managing small to medium teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong experience recruiting for specialized technical, scientific, operational, or leadership roles
Proven ability to operate with creativity, agility, and resourcefulness in a growing or resource‑constrained environment
Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and shaping talent decisions through insight, data, and credibility
Strong analytical capability; able to build dashboards, interpret data, and translate insights into action
Exceptional communication skills, high attention to detail, and strong organizational discipline
Thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and adapts quickly to shifting priorities
Preferred
Experience in CDMO, biotech, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, engineering, or life sciences recruitment
Prior experience leading or significantly contributing to TA operations, ATS optimization, or process design
Experience building and running university/early talent programs
Background in both leadership hiring and high‑volume technical recruiting
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Company
Avid Bioservices
Avid Bioservices' expansion will double existing capacity to service both a $40m backlog and its owner Peregrine.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$285M2024-11-06Private Equity
2024-11-06Acquired
2024-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Bilenberg
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard McAvoy
Chief Business Officer
Recent News
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