Talent Acquisition Partner

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

📋 Description

• Build the recruitment engine: As the inaugural hire in this role, you will design and manage the complete recruitment process for Engineering, Commercial, and Generalist positions.

• Source with AI: Go beyond traditional inbound methods and job boards. Leverage AI tools and automation (such as talent mapping, Claude Code, n8n) to systematically pinpoint and engage high-potential candidates.

• Represent Apheris to candidates: Serve as a credible and persuasive voice of the company in all interactions.

• Attract the top 1%: Identify and secure candidates who are not actively seeking new opportunities and do not conform to typical profiles.

• Close with accuracy: Take ownership of the offer process, from benchmarking to negotiation.

• Collaborate with leadership: Partner closely with leadership to define roles, shape hiring strategies, and continuously enhance our talent assessment methods.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a proven track record in a scaling startup environment.

• Direct recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, including roles in ML Engineering.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in AI-driven drug discovery.

• You are an "AI-native" recruiter.

• Hands-on experience with AI tools to enhance talent mapping, screening, or candidate engagement.

• Comfortable working across a diverse range of roles, from technical to commercial and generalist positions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Familiarity with ATS (preferably Personio) and a strong desire to establish and adopt new AI-enabled tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive industry compensation, including early-stage virtual share options.

• Remote-first work environment – choose where you work best, whether that’s from home or a nearby co-working space.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a wellbeing budget, mental health support, a work-from-home budget, a co-working stipend, and a learning and development budget.

• Generous holiday allowance.

• Office Days at our Berlin headquarters or another European location (three times a year).

• A fun, diverse team of mission-driven individuals with experience from leading organizations, dedicated to utilizing AI and ML for positive impact.