Principal Recruiter - Life Sciences
Talently - San Diego, CA
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Job Title: Principal Recruiter - Life Sciences Location: Remote (US-Based) Compensation: Base Salary + Commissions + Bonus | OTE $200K-$500K+ About Talently Talently is a fully remote recruitment agency built for high-performing full-desk recruiters with deep vertical expertise and a proven ability to grow strategic client relationships. We provide the tools, tech, and BD support so you can focus on what matters most: winning accounts, delivering for your clients, and growing your book of business. About the Role Join Talently as a Principal Recruiter focused on Life Sciences. We partner with VC-backed biotech startups, mid-market pharma companies, and global medtech firms across the U.S. You'll help lead sales and grow our Life Sciences & Biotech practice, owning key accounts and delivering top talent across the industry. Target Roles: Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, R&D Scientists and Leaders, Medical Affairs, Quality & Manufacturing, Commercial (Sales, Marketing, Market Access) What Makes Talently Different? We eliminate the typical friction that slows down great recruiters: Warm Leads Weekly: We generate warm leads in your vertical every week through targeted outbound campaigns. No cold prospecting grind! AI-Powered ATS: Our AI-powered ATS streamlines your workflow and eliminates time-consuming tasks. Candidate Sourcing Stack: LinkedIn Recruiter, job ads, candidate databases, and multi-channel outreach help you connect with the right talent fast. Account Ownership: We stay lean on purpose so you have access to high-quality jobs, protected accounts, and minimal internal overlap. What You'll Do Own your vertical: win searches, fill roles, and build key client accounts Expand accounts and become a trusted partner in your niche Build candidate pipelines and deliver a world-class experience Optionally take on team leadership or mentorship responsibilities as we grow What We're Looking For Must-Haves 3+ years of proven success in full-desk/360 agency recruiting A consistent track record of high billings ($400K+ preferred) Strong account management and candidate delivery skills High integrity, reliability, and team-first mindset Coachable, curious, and driven to grow Nice-to-Haves Leadership experience or aspirations If you're a top-performing full-desk recruiter tired of building everything from scratch, Talently gives you the support, tools, and leads to win bigger & faster. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2026-04-20