Talent Acquisition Team Lead

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.

Our 'Own It' culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That's our vision. We're driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you're as driven as we are, join us. You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.

Seeking an experienced Clinical Research Recruiter for our growing Americas recruiting team. The role is responsible for supporting all facets of recruitment success within the organization. Consults with clients about execution of operational and specialist, managerial, tactical and strategic positions. Focus on fulfillment of assignments and continuance of repeated business. Proactively develops and sustains a network of candidates and dedicated clients.

Position is home-based, remote. Can be performed from anywhere in Mexico.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure that staffing objectives fit evolving business objectives. Drives proactive recruitment strategies and performs full lifecycle recruiting for a broad range of clinical research roles (clinical operations, data management, regulatory, etc).
• Develop effective recruitment strategies that generate qualified applicants for open positions. Source candidates by utilizing a variety of recruitment strategies and techniques, including: online resume databases, advertising, professional associations, and networking.
• Conduct telephone screens and in−person interviews to assess candidate's overall qualifications and skill sets.
• Manage candidates throughout the sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring process.
• Interfaces effectively with internal and external customers in a timely and transparent manner regarding all facets of the candidate sourcing and recruitment process.
• Provides analysis of industry recruitment activity and trends to enable DOCS to keep a pulse on the external market.
• Works with partners to ensure successful completion of the pre-employment process.

KEY SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with all levels of management and employees.
• Fluent in English.
• Proactive, organized and able to multi−task.
• Ability to negotiate with managers, candidates and external partners.
• Ability to handle confidential data with a high level of discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Able to solve moderately complex problems and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft products-Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint.
• Strong team player.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area. Minimum of two (2) or more years of clinical research recruitment experience required.
• Knowledge in all components of full lifecycle recruiting including sourcing, qualifying, networking, assessing, legal, job analysis, wage and salary trends, relationship management and due diligence.
• Experience interacting with all levels of management across North America
• Knowledge and extensive experience working with an applicant tracking system.
• Internet savvy and experienced in mining online databases.
• Experience recruiting for a broad range of clinical research positions.
• Ability to recruit on a local, regional, and national level.
• Ability to manage competing demands while being extremely adaptable and flexible.

DOCS is the FSP division of ICON Clinical Research. We provide global strategic resourcing and FSP services to the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries. Founded in 1997, DOCS has grown to become the premier resourcing provider for the clinical development industry.

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

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.