Candidate Resourcer (US Market – Life Sciences)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Candidate Resourcer to join our growing team, focused on the US Life Sciences market. This role is ideal for a South African-based recruiter with proven experience sourcing talent across the United States within pharma, biotech, and broader life sciences sectors. You will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and qualifying top-tier talent, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience while supporting high-performing delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source high-quality candidates across the US life sciences market (pharma, biotech, medical devices, CROs).
• Utilize advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques, including complex Boolean searches, to identify niche and hard-to-find talent.
• Conduct detailed screening calls to assess candidate experience, technical fit, and alignment with client requirements.
• Partner closely with Sales Leaders and Consultants to understand US-specific hiring needs, market nuances, and role requirements.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of active and passive candidates for current and future roles.
• Stay up to date with US life sciences trends, talent availability, and market insights.
• Consistently meet or exceed KPIs including CV submissions, interviews, and pipeline generation.
• Accurately manage candidate data and activity within Bullhorn (or similar ATS).

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience recruiting for the US market (remote from South Africa).
• Strong background as a candidate-focused resourcer (delivery only) — no sales/360 responsibilities required.
• Experience within Life Sciences / Pharma / Biotech is essential.
• Advanced sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques.
• Familiarity with Bullhorn or similar ATS platforms.
• Strong understanding of US hiring practices, candidate expectations, and time zone management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage US-based candidates professionally.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple searches simultaneously.