Senior Contract Recruiter

Neurocrine Biosciences

Sr. Contract Recruiter managing talent acquisition strategies for Neurocrine Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical leader.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, defining, refining, executing, and communicating search strategies tailored to specific job requirements
Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define unique search parameters, and provide market insights
Specialize in technical recruiting, leveraging your expertise to source and attract candidates for commercial pharmaceutical roles
Analyze industry, products, and geographical trends to inform talent acquisition strategies and determine optimal recruiting sources
Promote the company image to candidates and external service providers, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience
Work with agencies, recruiting contractors, and third parties to conduct targeted employment advertising campaigns
Assist with the immigration process and act as a liaison with immigration attorneys when necessary
Identify critical skills and roles in partnership with leaders, building a proactive pipeline for future hiring needs
Manage applicant flow meticulously, ensuring timely review, disposition, and advancement of resumes
Facilitate and participate in candidate interviews and the selection decision process
Partner with hiring managers to define interview team roles and focus areas using both technical and behavioral interviewing models
Provide regular updates to the Talent Acquisition team, hiring managers, and business partners
Participate in the selection of external search partners, as necessary
Collaborate with HRBPs, the compensation team, and hiring managers to make job offer recommendations, secure necessary approvals, and extend offers to candidates
Assist with the creation and enhancement of special programs and initiatives, such as employee referral programs, brand recognition improvement, interviewer training, and diversity and inclusion initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
6+ years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years focused in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry
Commitment to improving tools and processes within the functional area
Developing reputation inside and outside the company related to expertise
Exhibits leadership skills and ability, including leading lower levels and/or indirect teams
Excellent computer skills, communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
Ability to see the broader picture and understand the impact on multiple departments/divisions
Ability to meet multiple deadlines across various projects/programs with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Excellent project management skills
Broad understanding of the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry
Experience delivering full-cycle recruitment services
Experience working and negotiating with outside search partners
Experience in a fast-paced organization
Proven track record in sourcing and attracting qualified candidates
Expertise with sourcing such as LinkedIn or AI tools; experience using ATS systems required. Workday preferred
Superior selection skills and high proficiency in assessing individuals
Strong persuasion, influence, negotiation, and consultation skills
Robust stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
High business acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with leaders across the organization
Proven ability to cultivate successful relationships internally and externally
Results-driven, demonstrating success relative to established targets and metrics
Exceptional emotional intelligence and decision-making skills
Strong listening, facilitation, and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle recruitmentsourcingproject managementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingnegotiationstakeholder managementrelationship-buildingcandidate assessmenttalent acquisition strategies

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationpersuasioninfluenceconsultationemotional intelligencedecision-makinglisteningfacilitationresults-driven