Clinical Recruiter

Company Info
Valesta Clinical Research Solutions specializes in recruiting and retaining top clinical research talent for leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO companies. We are built on flexibility, transparency, and a careful understanding of our candidates’ careers.  In our industry, people make all the difference and Valesta Clinical Research recruiters are among the very best.  We pride ourselves on our integrity, energy, ingenuity, work ethic, communication skills, and intelligence.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities:

  • Sourcing of Candidates
  • Interview, Selection, and Evaluation of Candidates
  • Coordination of recruiting activities with Account Management
  • Onboarding of Consultants

Specific responsibilities:

  • Sourcing of Candidates
    • Proactively seek clinical research professionals from all available sources (Internet, advertising, databases, networking events and internet postings)
    • Seek referrals from existing consultants and candidates
    • Maintain consistent contact with candidates regarding job openings
    • Seek out contact with subcontractors and other recruiting sources to fill hard to fill job orders
  • Interview, Selection and Evaluation of Candidates
    • Interview candidates through telephone interviews
    • Qualify candidates using available job description information, references, technical screens and test sources
    • Prepare and write candidate summary and revise/finalize resume for client submittal
    • Document and track screening activity in consultant database
    • Collect required documentation for client screening (Visa info, Background check, Corp to Corp documents, etc)
    • Provide Candidate follow-up for client submittals and current market status
  • Coordination of Recruiting Activities with Sales and Account Management
    • Exchange information with Sales staff
    • Coordinate interviews with candidates
    • Pre-close candidates when setting up the interview with the client
    • Partner w/ Sales for upcoming job needs and any consulting or client issues
    • Provide Sales leads from references, candidate screens, database, Internet, etc.
  • Onboarding of Consultants
    • Make job offer to candidates
    • Provide start scenario for candidate (Paperwork, Start Date, notice, etc)
    • Negotiate terms if necessary and obtain agreement from candidate
    • Generate necessary paperwork prior to offer
    • Maintain monthly contact with each consultant who is working for OACR

Position Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in any discipline. Experience with the Sciences a plus
  • At least 3-7 years of previous experience in Agency recruiting/ sales is required
  • Travel to Job Fairs, Industry Conferences, Client locations, Meet and Greets when required.
  • Much work over the phone and via the internet
  • Ours is a competitive industry – we have found that candidates that are/were athletes excel in this business
  • Participate in and contribute during company meetings, training sessions, and client meetings.
  • Assist Sales and Account Management Team with target recruiting for selected accounts
  • Strive to achieve Key Performance Indicator goals in regards to recruiting performance and revenue / gross margin generation during the year

Benefits

  • Base salary plus unlimited earning potential on commissions
  • Healthcare (Medical and Dental Insurance)
  • Vacation and Holiday Paid Time Off
  • 401(k), Disability and Life Insurance
  • Extensive New Hire Training
  • A great team and an exciting work environment
Location: 
Philadelphia, PA
Division: 
Valesta
An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V