Lead Recruiter

Lead Recruiter Overview

• The Lead Recruiter role focuses on attracting top technical talent for data science, engineering, and product teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape hiring strategies for critical technical roles in an AI-driven environment.
• Utilize advanced AI tools to optimize sourcing, screening, and interviewing processes.
• Drive improvements in recruiting processes using data and metrics to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Develop employer branding strategies to position the client as a leader in AI-driven drug development.
• Participate in events and partnerships to build a pipeline of exceptional technical talent.
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, advising on market trends and best practices.
• Maintain a strong focus on AI and technology trends to identify and attract top talent.
• Contribute to the mission of accelerating drug development through innovative recruitment strategies.

Lead Recruiter Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for technical roles, ensuring high-quality hires.
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize requisitions and shape hiring strategies.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance candidate sourcing, evaluation, and workflow efficiency.
• Develop and execute employer branding initiatives to attract top technical talent.
• Participate in industry events and partnerships to expand candidate pipelines.
• Advise leadership on market trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices.
• Implement data-driven improvements to recruitment processes for enhanced efficiency.
• Build trust with hiring managers and candidates to ensure successful placements.
• Maintain alignment with organizational values and mission in all recruitment activities.

Lead Recruiter Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required, with strong alignment to technical recruitment.
• Minimum 5 years of technical recruiting experience, including 3 years in-house at tech startups.
• Proficiency in AI tools like Claude Code and Codex for recruitment optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing strategies for hard-to-find technical talent.
• Strong project management skills with a record of process improvements.
• Experience partnering with leadership to advise on recruitment strategies and market trends.
• Interest in employer branding and positioning the organization as a top destination for talent.
• Ability to build trust quickly and operate independently while staying connected to the team.
• Alignment with organizational values, emphasizing curiosity, ownership, and efficiency.