Job Description
Attention recruitment agencies: All agency inquiries are vetted through 4DMT’s internal Talent Acquisition team. No unsolicited resumes will be accepted. The 4DMT Talent Acquisition team must expressly engage agencies on any requisition. Agencies contacting hiring managers directly will not be tolerated, and doing so may impact your ability to work with 4DMT in the future.
4DMT is a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics with potential to transform treatment paradigms and provide unprecedented benefits to patients. The Company’s lead product candidate 4D-150 is designed to be a backbone therapy forming the foundation of treatment of blinding retinal vascular diseases by providing multi-year sustained delivery of anti-VEGF (aflibercept and anti-VEGF-C) with a single, safe, intravitreal injection, which substantially reduces the treatment burden associated with current bolus injections. The Company’s lead indication for 4D-150 is wet age-related macular degeneration, which is currently in Phase 3 development, and second indication is diabetic macular edema. The Company’s second product candidate is 4D-710, which is the first known genetic medicine to demonstrate successful delivery and expression of the CFTR transgene in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis after aerosol delivery
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Senior Recruiter is responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment across 4DMT, partnering closely with hiring managers and Associate Director, Talent Acquisition to deliver high-quality talent aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This role supports execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy, manages external and ensures a consistent, efficient, and high-caliber hiring process. The Senior Recruiter will play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, and closing top talent in a competitive biotech market.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and develop candidate profiles
- Proactively source and engage candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter and networking
- Draft and refine job descriptions in partnership with HR and Total Rewards, ensuring alignment with leveling and compensation frameworks
- Coordinate and drive interview processes, including scheduling, debrief facilitation, and delivery of structured feedback
- Support offer development and negotiation in alignment with company compensation philosophy
- Partner with external search firms and staffing agencies as needed; help ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of vendor support
- Track and maintain recruiting data, ensuring accuracy in systems such as Greenhouse and contributing to hiring metrics and reporting
- Support execution of hiring plans in alignment with approved headcount and business priorities
- Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience
- Stay informed on industry trends and talent market dynamics within biotech/pharma
- Promote inclusive hiring practices and support efforts to mitigate bias in the recruiting process
- Participate in special projects and broader Talent Acquisition or HR initiatives as needed
- Other duties as assigned; this role offers opportunities to contribute to broader HR and organizational initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- HR Certification is a plus
Experience:
- 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, as part of the internal talent acquisition team
- Strong experience hiring of clinical roles; hiring of commercial roles is a plus
- Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions across technical and business functions
- Strong proficiency with recruiting systems and tools, including Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter
- Experience partnering with external search firms and staffing agencies
Skills:
- Strong execution focus with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Solid understanding of recruiting best practices and applicable employment laws
- Ability to build effective partnerships with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority
Hourly compensation range: $69.00 - $95.00
Please note, the hourly compensation range offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: candidate’s geographical location, relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience.
4DMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
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