Recruitment Manager– Life Sciences
We are seeking a Senior Research Knowledge Manager – Life Sciences to lead and elevate our market intelligence, search strategy, and client advisory capabilities within the Raleigh-Durham life sciences ecosystem.This is a high-impact, client-facing leadership role at the intersection of business development, executive search delivery, and market insight. The position plays a critical role in shaping talent strategies for leading organizations across biotech, biopharma, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing.Key ResponsibilitiesClient Advisory & Commercial LeadershipAct as a trusted advisor to senior clients on talent strategy, organizational design, and market dynamicsLead client engagements, discovery sessions, and search kick-offsPartner with business development to expand key accounts and generate new opportunitiesSupport proposal development, scope definition, and offer strategySearch Strategy & Market IntelligenceDesign and lead executive search strategies for complex and senior rolesDevelop market maps, talent insights, and compensation benchmarksTranslate industry trends into actionable intelligence for clients and internal teamsMaintain deep expertise in the Raleigh-Durham life sciences ecosystemCandidate Evaluation & Delivery ExcellenceLead executive-level candidate assessments and interviewsEnsure high-quality shortlists and client-ready deliverablesAdvise clients on hiring trade-offs and market realitiesTeam LeadershipMentor and develop research and delivery teamsDrive best practices in search execution, quality, and timelinesFoster collaboration across research, consulting, and business developmentSector FocusBiotech and BiopharmaPharmaceutical ManufacturingCDMO / CMOMedical Devices and DiagnosticsAdvanced Therapies (Cell and Gene)Life Sciences Engineering and OperationsCandidate ProfileRequiredProven experience in executive search or talent advisory at a senior levelStrong exposure to the life sciences sector, ideally within U.S. marketsDemonstrated ability to manage complex searches end-to-endClient-facing experience with a consultative and commercial mindsetExperience leading or mentoring teamsFluent English (Spanish highly valued)PreferredStrong network in the Raleigh-Durham / Research Triangle ecosystemExperience in engineering or technical environments within life sciencesDegree in Engineering, Science, or related fieldWhat Success Looks LikeGrowth and expansion of strategic client accountsHigh-quality search execution and client satisfactionStrong market intelligence and thought leadershipTeam development and consistent delivery excellence