Team Leader, Life Sciences

Are you looking to work with an exceptional recruitment agency where each member of the team feels supported, valued and empowered? Many opportunities for career progression; lots of support & focus on learning & development, investments in areas such as latest technology, team player coaches & an environment of meritocracy. If this sounds exciting to you, this Team Leader role based out of Boston, may be the perfect fit for you.

Company Overview 

Our client is an industry leading, global recruitment business that exclusively serves the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device sectors with offices all over the world and hundreds of specialists dedicated to sourcing exceptional talent, they have grown in both size and reputation since 2002. Our client offers tailored, cost-effective services of Contingent, Contract, Retained, Executive Search and has the resources to create bespoke recruitment solutions, giving their clients an effective and efficient recruitment experience.

Powered by an experienced management team, expert consultants, and brilliant recruiters who are all invested in the company’s vision, our client is constantly evolving and adopting new technologies to find the perfect fit for their clients, whilst retaining the humanity that is often lost in recruitment.

The Role and Responsibilities

• Personally generate new business through active business development efforts, such as cold-calling, networking, and attending industry events
• Work with clients to understand their hiring needs and develop customized staffing solutions that meet their requirements
• Build and lead a high-performing team of 360 & 180 desk professionals to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction
• Set and manage team quotas, providing regular coaching and feedback to ensure they are on track to meet and exceed targets
• Hybrid work with a minimum of 4 days per week in office in order to build a team and lead from the front

Skills and Qualifications Needed to be Successful

• Tenured staffing professional with a proven track record of success in business development and managing a team
• Life Sciences expertise is an asset but our client is happy to invest in training if you’ve demonstrated success in Business Development as a top leader & mentoring teams in other Professional Services sector(s) that will easily translate to you learning LS vertical (e.g. Pharma, Technology & Transformation, Technical & Engineering, etc.)
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve theirs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective business strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with a hands-on, can-do attitude

Value and Benefits

• Base salary with uncapped commission structures
• Competitive share scheme
• Presidents’ club, exciting rewards programs & annual company events
• Incentives to earn more time off, bonuses and flexible working schedules
• 3 weeks of PTO a year, ability to accrue additional time off, plus extra paid day off for your birthday
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance or health account
• 401k plan with employer match after qualifying period
• High-energy work environment with frequent team outings, celebrations, dinners, etc.
• 1-on-1 training for ensured and rapid success and progression opportunities to more Senior positions

If you are a motivated and dynamic leader with a passion for Life Sciences staffing, we encourage you to apply and contact us to find out more about this exciting Team Leader opportunity based in Boston.