Sr Clinical Recruitment Consult, DOCS

We are seeking a senior clinical recruiter to support our hiring needs.  We prefer someone with a clinical recruiting background with an assertive approach that doesn’t mind spending most of the searching for candidates by placing cold calls, utilizing networks, reviewing databases, and performing web search methods.  Approximately 20% of the days will be spent account managing client relationships with our clients while 80% of your time is dedicated to sourcing and moving candidates through the interview and selection process. 

We have a strong preference for people who have pharmaceutical or similar industry experience - since most roles will support clinical operations - and recruiters who come from an agency or contingent search background who are accustomed to a high volume recruiting atmosphere.  You will be evaluated and rewarded by your effectiveness to pipeline and the number of placements you make per month.  You should be familiar with navigating an applicant tracking system and the use of social media among other methods to identify and hire top talent. 

DOCS is a functional service provided that provides talent to our pharmaceutical clients.  This role is for a skilled consultant and representative for clients and candidates.  You will consult with clients about execution of operational and specialist, managerial, tactical, and strategic positions; focus on fulfillment of assignments and continuance of repeated business; and proactively develop and sustain a network of candidates and dedicated clients. You will know where to find, how to attract, and how to sell candidates.

You should feel empowered to have the freedom to plan your own activities based on defined end-result and to make decisions on the best approach for assignments based on your own knowledge and experience.  Detailed information can be found below. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·               Take a full and comprehensive job order according to the internal checklist/procedures to ensure a full and complete understanding of a client’s staffing need, its context and the difficulty/feasibility of the assignment.

·               Establish a project plan and set timelines for the dedicated assignment, in line with client requirements and in consultation with the direct / functional manager, in such a way that project steps and accountabilities are clear and expectations regarding the project can be communicated and fine-tuned with the client.

·               Identify, search and select candidates, by searching the databases, gathering names from own network or by headhunting candidates and assess candidates by interviewing, in line with characteristics as defined in the Job order, in order to be able to make the best match between the candidate, the job, the staffing need and the client organization.

·               Introduce the candidates to the client organization, arrange interviews, keep candidates and clients up-to-date about the process and outcomes, as well as counsel and coach the client organization and the candidates during this process, in order to be optimally informed about the process and to be able to ensure a positive outcome.

·               Coordinate the process of offering and negotiating between the selected candidate and client organization, as well as coach the candidate through the resignation process, in line with legal requirements, aimed at securing the placement.

·               Coordinate the formulation of the (standard) CP contracts by Human Resources, as well as coordinate the signing of the contracts by client, (candidate) and (European) Business Director, in line with internal guidelines and legal requirements, to ensure that contracts are established within the best possible terms and signed by the relevant parties.

·               Give guidance to the candidate and client organization before and during the (contract) placement, evaluate the services provided by DOCS and keep in contact with candidate and client, in order to contribute to the satisfaction of and successful cooperation between client and candidate.

·               Document all relevant market, client, candidate and contract data in the database, in accordance with internal guidelines and legal requirements, in such way that relevant information is correct and available at all times.

·               Develop and maintain a network of candidates, as well as excellent relationships with dedicated clients, in collaboration with the direct / functional manager, in order to expand and maintain the database and support acquisition of new candidates, clients and assignments,

COMPLEXITY OF JOB

·               Working methods are defined.

·               Identifies bottlenecks proactively and contributes to resolution.

·               Handles regular, as well as complex assignments.

·               May deal with international projects, but usually under supervision.

·               Search process is focused on positions of different complexity and based on database and network search as well as headhunting.

BUSINESS IMPACT

·               Impact: Realizes the turnover target on designated assignments.

·               Scope: Number of placements/revenue target

ICON is an equal opportunity employer – Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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