Associate Director/Director, Talent Acquisition

Overview Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies. We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. We have built a culture where innovative and talented people thrive-focusing a significant effort on attracting and retaining passionate and motivated employees who want to play a role in helping people with serious health conditions and who see this effort as personally rewarding. In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are empowered and the opportunity for professional development occurs every day. As we prepare to launch our first potential product-barzolvolimab, you will partner closely with the HR team and Celldex leadership to identify and attract innovative talent across the organization, while designing and scaling the processes that support Celldex's growth through 2026 and beyond. Your first priority will be to lead the build out of our commercial team and proven ability to staff a commercial/sales organization is a must for this role. ResponsibilitiesCreate and drive commercial launch plan in preparation for product launch Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with Celldex's mission, vision, culture, and growth objectives Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that attracts, engages, and retains top-tier talent Oversee all aspects of recruitment, employer branding, and talent pipeline development Partner with hiring managers & leaders to align hiring initiatives with business goals Provide insight and leadership on industry, hiring, and engagement trends Collaborate with hiring managers, executive leadership, and HR business partners to understand current and future hiring needs and develop scalable, future-focused hiring plans Oversee and optimize the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from candidate sourcing and screening through interviews and offer management Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process Stay up to date with industry trends, labor market conditions, and competitive hiring best practices to inform recruitment strategies Champion our core values in all recruitment and assessment of candidates Design and deliver Talent Acquisition training for hiring managers Partner with Sr. Director Learning and Development to establish effective onboarding plan for commercial and medical affairs new hires. QualificationsA startup mindset: adaptable, proactive, and action-orientated 10+ years of talent acquisition experience within the biotech or pharma industry, preferred Immunology/Dermatology experience Advanced experience and knowledge with ATS Served as a recruiter on at least 1 commercial launch of a novel/innovative therapeutic Served as recruiting lead/TA Manager on at least 1 commercial launch Strong understanding of talent sourcing strategies, recruitment technologies, and candidate assessment methodologies Full cycle recruiting experience with a passion for identifying and hiring top-tier talent Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach to working with leaders and hiring teams Strong business acumen, and ability to connect recruiting success with enterprise results Strong communicator and excellent influencer with ability to flex to drive solutions Skilled at developing relationships with stakeholders at every level of the organization Expertise in building and executing talent acquisition strategies for both short-term needs and long-term organizational growth Compensation The expected base salary range for this position is $153,616 to $229,427. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market. Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus, long term incentive, 401(K) plan with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page. Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.

Created: 2026-03-17