Principal Consultant

##### Job description ### Join BioTalent as a Principal Consultant — Life Sciences Staffing/ San Diego **BioTalent**’s journey started in 2018, and since then we’ve built something special. Fast forward to 2025 — we’re a recognized leader in Life Sciences recruitment, with a global presence and an ambitious plan for continued US growth. And that’s where you come in. #### 🌍 About Us: Headquartered in London with six international offices (and more opening across Europe and the USA in 2025/2026), **BioTalent** specializes in placing exceptional talent into critical roles across Life Sciences. Our expertise covers: - Research & Development - Engineering & CQV - Data Science & AI - Quality - Clinical, Regulatory, Medical & Drug Safety - Commercial Backed by award-winning L&D programs and an experienced leadership team, we’ve built a culture where top billers thrive — £400k billers become £1m+ legends at The IN Group. And we’ll give you the roadmap to do the same. ​ #### 🎯 The Opportunity: Principal Consultant (San Diego) We’re expanding our US presence and looking for ambitious **Senior / Principal Consultants** to be part of our brand-new **San Diego office**. Based in the city, this is your chance to build and own your market in one of the fastest-growing life sciences hubs in the world. **This is a 360, client-facing role** where you’ll develop your own client base, nurture candidate relationships, and drive your market to success. ​ #### What You’ll Be Doing: - Build and grow your own specialist Life Sciences market. - Win new business, manage client partnerships and deliver exceptional recruitment solutions. - Resourcing, headhunting and market mapping via LinkedIn Recruiter and life sciences-specific platforms. - Manage the full recruitment process — sourcing to offer negotiation. - Organize interviews, gather feedback, and offer expert, consultative guidance to both clients and candidates. - Keep our ATS (Bullhorn) up-to-date and accurate. - Build long-lasting, impactful relationships across your network. ​ ​ #### What We’re Looking For: - Proven experience in 360 recruitment, with a solid track record of strong billings. - Confident business developer with the ability to win and grow client accounts. - A passion for the Life Sciences industry - or a real desire to immerse yourself in it. - Relationship builder, problem solver, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance culture. - Ambitious, optimistic, resilient, and commercially driven. ​ ​ #### Why Join BioTalent San Diego? - **World-class training** and leadership development tailored to your ambitions. - **Uncapped commission structure** — up to 40%, with additional incentives, bonuses and biller competitions. - Generous annual leave, plus extra days for your birthday, period leave, charity days, and long service. - Flexible working — enjoy trust, autonomy, and a true work-life balance. - Regular team socials, incentive lunches, and company-wide trips abroad. - Healthcare benefits, gym subsidies, and well-being perks. - A collaborative, inclusive culture where people double their billings and carve out serious careers. ​ ### Ready to be part of something big in San Diego? **Apply today** or reach out directly to **Pippa Hawker-Bond** at [email protected] to learn more.