Senior Recruitment Consultant
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**Lead, Build, and Thrive in Life Sciences Staffing - Join BioTalent New York!**
**Looking to fast-track your recruitment career in one of the world’s most dynamic markets?** BioTalent New York is growing — and this is your opportunity to be part of it.
We’re on the hunt for ambitious **Principal Consultants** to help us shape the future of Life Sciences recruitment in the city that never sleeps. You’ll be building your own market, owning client relationships, and driving growth in a high-performance, people-first business.
### 🔍 **Who We Are**
BioTalent launched in 2018 with a bold mission: connect world-changing companies with exceptional people in Life Sciences. By 2025, we’ve built a global presence with offices across London, Zug, Boston, Miami, San Diego, and New York — with more opening soon.
We specialize in placing top talent across:
- Research & Development
- Engineering & CQV
- Data Science & AI
- Quality
- Clinical, Regulatory & Medical
- Drug Safety & Commercial
Our team is backed by a world-class Learning & Development function and driven by leaders who’ve transformed six-figure billers into million-pound consultants. Now, we’re scaling our New York business — and you could be a key part of that story.
### 🎯 **The Role: Principal Consultant — Life Sciences Staffing (New York)**
This isn’t your average recruitment job. You’ll have full ownership of your desk, the autonomy to build your market, and the platform to turn ambition into reality. It’s a full 360, client-facing role where business development, relationship management, and expert delivery are all in your hands.
#### **What You’ll Be Doing:**
- Establish and grow a Life Sciences niche — your market, your strategy.
- Build new client partnerships while deepening relationships with existing ones.
- Source, engage, and manage Life Sciences professionals using cutting-edge tools and sector-specific platforms.
- Lead recruitment processes end-to-end — from client brief to offer management.
- Partner closely with candidates and clients, offering market insight and trusted advice.
- Help shape the future of BioTalent New York alongside an ambitious, collaborative team.
### ⚡ **What You’ll Bring:**
- Proven 360 recruitment experience with a track record of consistent, high billings.
- Strong business development skills and the confidence to build a client base from scratch.
- A sharp interest in Life Sciences — or the hunger to learn a specialist market inside out.
- Relationship-led, driven, resilient, and motivated by performance.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to be part of something growing, fast.
### 💥 **Why BioTalent New York?**
- **Uncapped commission up to 40%**, with quarterly bonuses, regular incentives, and president trips
- **Dedicated leadership and career development programs** tailored to your ambitions.
- Flexible working environment with a focus on autonomy, accountability, and well-being.
- **4.5-day working week** — because life’s about balance.
- Enhanced leave including birthday, charity, wellness, and loyalty days.
- Private healthcare, gym discounts, and a packed social calendar from rooftop happy hours to global trips.
- Be part of a business where people double their billings, lead teams, and move into director roles within years, not decades.
### 🌟 **This is your chance to lead, build, and thrive in New York’s Life Sciences market.**
If you’re ready to make your mark, apply now or reach out to **Pippa Hawker-Bond** at [email protected] for a confidential chat.