Senior Recruiter – Pharma Commercial, R&D

Cielo Talent

Senior Recruiter sourcing pharmaceutical commercial and R&D talent for Cielo. Leading recruitment strategy, candidate pipelines, hiring-manager consultation, and recruiter mentoring.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pharmaceutical and Commercial/R&D recruitment, utilizing Workday and Applicant Tracking Systems to effectively manage the recruitment cycle. Proven ability to mentor team members and provide consultative direction to hiring leaders while maintaining strong candidate engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmaceutical Recruitment ExperienceCommercial/R&D Recruitment ExperienceWorkday ExperienceSignificant Recruiting ExperienceMentoring Recruiters

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionCandidate EvaluationRecruitment MarketingSourcing StrategiesMarket Data AnalysisCompensation GuidelinesHuman Resources PrinciplesRecruiting Metrics

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationCollaborationClient Brand Ambassador

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsSocial Media Tools

Industry Keywords

Corporate RecruitmentRPOAgency Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead detailed intake meetings with hiring managers to determine position specifications
Provide relevant market data and recommendations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments to develop and manage recruitment marketing and sourcing strategies
Evaluate candidate profiles against position requirements and deliver strong candidate slates
Build talent pipelines
Keep candidates engaged with timely progress updates
Partner with hiring leaders to determine offer details using market data and compensation guidelines
Mentor Recruiters and other team members
Act as a client brand ambassador and provide proactive, timely communication throughout the recruitment cycle
Provide consultative direction and industry expertise to hiring leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pharmaceutical and Commercial/R&D recruitment experience required
Workday experience required
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, human resources or related field (or equivalent experience)
Significant recruiting experience with demonstrated successes in a corporate, RPO or agency setting
Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and social media tools
Knowledge of common Human Resources principles, practices and metrics related to talent acquisition

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time position, 40 hours per week
Equal opportunity employment
Confidential handling of applicant information
Reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process