Contract Recruiter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage the complete recruitment cycle for Panther, encompassing engineering, production, commercial, and leadership positions.

• Initiate recruitment processes in collaboration with hiring managers, establishing role requirements, interview teams, and timelines.

• Draft and publish job descriptions.

• Identify target companies and talent within the medical device, biotech, CDMO, cosmetics, consumer brands, and complex manufacturing sectors.

• Source passive candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, referrals, and industry connections.

• Evaluate applications in Ashby using assessment frameworks and AI-assisted screening tools.

• Conduct initial recruiter interviews and provide evaluations with recommendations.

• Create interview procedures and manage scheduling, including interviews with the CEO and final in-person rounds in New York and Pittsburgh.

• Lead candidate debriefs and maintain scored trackers and shortlists.

• Benchmark compensation, suggest offers, clarify stock options, and finalize offers.

• Conduct reference checks, draft offer letters, and coordinate onboarding processes.

• Provide weekly updates to the CEO and leadership on pipeline status, progress, and potential challenges.

• Assist in headcount planning and prioritize roles according to the hiring strategy.

• Maintain career site content and job postings.

• Oversee recruiting tools and expenses, including LinkedIn Recruiter and job advertisements.

• Utilize AI on a daily basis for sourcing, job description creation, and candidate summaries.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of comprehensive recruiting experience, managing searches from start to finish with minimal support.

• Capability to identify high-potential candidates and evaluate their fit for a startup environment.

• Generalist recruiting background with experience in hiring for technical, manufacturing, quality, R&D, commercial, or go-to-market positions.

• Strong sourcing abilities and a track record of successfully recruiting passive candidates.

• Proven experience in managing multiple open positions concurrently.

• Confidence in collaborating with executives and hiring managers.

• Experience in constructing and finalizing offers that include base salary, bonuses, and equity.

• Familiarity with an applicant tracking system, preferably Ashby.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Prior recruiting experience in medical devices, biotech, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences is an advantage.

• Experience in startup or high-growth firms is beneficial.

• Background in recruiting for Director, VP, or C-suite positions is a plus.

• Experience utilizing AI tools in the recruitment process is a plus.

• Must indicate whether sponsorship will be needed to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant equity grant in the form of stock options.

• Competitive compensation aligned with market standards.

• Access to recruiting tools and support through 2027.

• Flexible remote work arrangement for the contract position.

• Opportunity for a full-time role as Panther expands.