Engineering Recruiter – Pharmaceutical, Biomedical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle for engineering and technical roles within the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.

• Collaborate with hiring managers and stakeholders based in the US to grasp technical specifications, project requirements, and workforce strategies.

• Create focused sourcing strategies aimed at attracting specialized engineering talent.

• Identify both active and passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, professional networks, industry databases, and various other recruitment channels.

• Recruit across specialized engineering fields such as automation, controls, process, manufacturing, validation, CSV, CQV, commissioning, and project engineering.

• Evaluate technical CVs and assess candidates based on technical and industry-specific criteria.

• Perform initial screenings and conduct competency-based interviews.

• Establish and maintain pipelines of qualified engineering professionals.

• Oversee candidate communication throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring a superior candidate experience.

• Coordinate interviews among candidates, hiring managers, and US-based stakeholders.

• Manage the offer process, including salary discussions, negotiations, references, and pre-employment requirements.

• Keep precise candidate records and recruitment activities within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment progress to hiring managers and internal stakeholders.

• Share market insights related to candidate availability, salary expectations, skills shortages, and industry trends.

• Foster long-term relationships with engineering professionals and specialized talent communities.

• Assist in employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.

• Ensure that recruitment practices adhere to company policies, employment laws, and relevant data protection regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional recruitment experience.

• Prior recruitment experience in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, or medical device sectors is essential.

• Proven experience in recruiting engineering or technical professionals.

• Strong grasp of the talent market in regulated industries.

• Experience in recruiting for specialized technical roles, rather than solely generalist or high-volume positions.

• Ability to comprehend technical job descriptions and evaluate engineering CVs effectively.

• Strong sourcing skills, including proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in candidate screening and interviewing.

• Experience in direct collaboration with hiring managers and business stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong organizational skills and capability to manage multiple vacancies at once.

• Familiarity with using an ATS and maintaining accurate recruitment documentation.

• Readiness and capability to work Monday to Friday, in accordance with US business hours.

• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating with teams based in Ireland and the US.

• Experience in recruiting for relevant technical fields including automation, controls, process, manufacturing, validation, CSV, CQV, commissioning, project engineering, biomedical engineering, or medical device engineering.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.