Talent Acquisition Lead
$126k - $142kSan Diego Stealth Startup
Job Description
Job Description
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $126,000 - $142,000
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Acquisition Lead to help scale a fast-growing biotechnology company during a pivotal stage of growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at identifying and engaging exceptional talent, and enjoys partnering closely with technical and scientific leaders to build high-performing teams.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruiter with strong sourcing capabilities, excellent recruiting judgment, and experience supporting high-volume hiring in biotech, life sciences, or other highly technical environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support full-cycle recruiting across technical and business functions
- Proactively source and engage top-tier talent in highly competitive markets
- Partner directly with hiring managers and technical team leads to understand hiring needs and drive searches from kickoff through close
- Conduct recruiter screens and manage interview coordination throughout the hiring
- Build strong pipelines of talent through networking, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies
- Drive candidate engagement and maintain a high-quality candidate experience
- Serve as a trusted recruiting partner throughout the hiring process
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree plus additional relevant experience considered
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including significant experience recruiting within biotech, life sciences, or other technical industries
- Strong experience sourcing technical, scientific, or specialized talent
- Demonstrated ability to identify and engage passive candidates
- Experience recruiting in startup or high-growth environments preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Comfortable working onsite full-time in San Diego
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means consistently identifying and closing exceptional talent for highly specialized roles in a competitive hiring market. The right person will be proactive, resourceful, and highly execution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple searches efficiently while maintaining a strong candidate experience and high hiring standards.
Why Join Us
- Influence the foundational technologies and strategies of a company poised to shape the future of clinical genomics and healthcare.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and scientific rigor are deeply valued.
- Join a seasoned and multidisciplinary team tackling high-impact problems at the intersection of science and engineering.
- Competitive compensation and equity package, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration.
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