Senior Recruiter (Contract)
4D Molecular Therapeutics, San Francisco, CA, United States
4DMT is a leading late‑stage biotechnology company advancing durable and disease‑targeted therapeutics aimed at transforming treatment paradigms. The company’s lead product candidate 4D‑150 is designed to serve as a backbone therapy for blinding retinal vascular diseases, providing multi‑year sustained delivery of anti‑VEGF (aflibercept and anti‑VEGF‑C) with a single, safe intravitreal injection, thereby reducing the treatment burden associated with current bolus injections. 4D‑150’s lead indication is wet age‑related macular degeneration, currently in Phase 3, with a second indication in diabetic macular edema. The second product candidate, 4D‑710, is the first known genetic medicine to demonstrate successful delivery and expression of the CFTR transgene in the lungs via aerosol delivery.
The Senior Recruiter is responsible for driving full‑cycle recruitment across 4DMT, partnering closely with hiring managers and the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition to deliver high‑quality talent aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This role supports the execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy, manages external search partners, 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 an internal talent acquisition team
Strong experience hiring 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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The Senior Recruiter is responsible for driving full‑cycle recruitment across 4DMT, partnering closely with hiring managers and the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition to deliver high‑quality talent aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This role supports the execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy, manages external search partners, 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 an internal talent acquisition team
Strong experience hiring 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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