Recruitment Specialist for Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industries

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

Job Title: Recruitment Specialist for Biotech and Pharmaceutical Industries

The Legends Agency is seeking an experienced recruitment specialist to join our dynamic team.

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, plus commission structure, in a flexible remote working environment.

About the Role:

  • We are looking for an individual with a proven track record in headhunting passive candidates within niche sectors like biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, CDMO, and CRO.
  • The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong negotiation and persuasion abilities, and a deep understanding of the recruitment process in these industries.
  • You will be responsible for building and maintaining long-term talent pipelines, utilizing headhunting techniques to identify and engage with high-caliber talent.
  • Prior experience in EU and UK recruitment markets is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Utilize advanced sourcing tools to identify and engage with passive candidates, focusing on those who are not actively seeking roles.
  2. Develop and expand your network to continuously generate new prospects, leveraging your knowledge of the UK and EU recruitment markets.
  3. Conduct in-depth candidate qualification interviews to uncover their motivations, career goals, and alignment with client needs.
  4. Persuade and negotiate effectively to engage and convert passive candidates into active job seekers.
  5. Leverage your expertise to attract candidates who may have multiple job opportunities, handling recruitment processes in sectors with significant talent shortages.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in headhunting, specifically in recruiting passive candidates rather than relying on inbound job board applications.
  • Proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced candidate sourcing tools.
  • Experience working in the UK and EU markets, with a strong understanding of the recruitment landscape, tools, and compliance in these regions.
  • Ability to engage, persuade, and negotiate with passive candidates, turning them into active prospects.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and commission structure.
  • Flexible, remote working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.


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