Recruiter - Life Sciences

Fidelis Companies is seeking a driven Biopharma/Life Sciences Recruiter to grow our established practice focused on placing scientific and clinical talent across the drug development lifecycle.

This role offers the ability to work on high-impact, mission-driven positions that directly support scientific advancement—and offers strong financial upside for ambitious recruiters.

This role encompasses recruitment for both full-time (permanent) positions AND contract/contract-to-hire roles, giving you a diversified book of business and comp potential.

• Building and nurturing long‑term relationships with scientists, clinical operations professionals, regulatory experts, and biotech leaders.
• Recruiting for both permanent roles and contract staffing needs.
• Partnering with Business Development and hiring teams to understand position requirements, timelines, and core competencies.
• Managing the complete recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting candidates, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination for contract hires.
• Utilizing creative recruiting strategies—market mapping, referrals, cold outreach, industry forums—to continuously expand your scientific network.
• Staying informed on industry trends such as clinical trial phases, regulatory shifts, and therapeutic‑area growth.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Competitive and resilient mindset—confidence to work in a high‑reward, fast‑paced recruiting environment.
• Interest in the life sciences or healthcare (you do not need a science degree).
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously across both permanent and contract roles.

• Base salary + competitive commission structure.
• Performance recognition (President’s Club, contests, team incentives).
• Insurance.
• Work alongside tenured, award‑winning recruiting professionals with deep domain expertise.