(Biotech) Manager, Talent Acquisition

Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx has two commercial products approved in the United States, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). Ardelyx has agreements for the development and commercialization of tenapanor outside of the U.S. Kyowa Kirin commercializes PHOZEVEL® (tenapanor) for hyperphosphatemia in Japan. A New Drug Application for tenapanor for hyperphosphatemia has been submitted in China with Fosun Pharma. Knight Therapeutics commercializes IBSRELA in Canada. 

Description

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic (Biotech) Manager, Talent Acquisition to join our team in Fremont, CA. This role will report to the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition and will be responsible for 75% recruiting activities and 25% staffing-related administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within the recruitment field. 

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting Duties (75%):

• Identify and attract top talent through various sourcing methods including job boards, social media, and networking for current and future openings.
• Utilize Ardelyx digital media footprint to create & post job announcements that list requirements for each job, such as desired work experience, education, and job skills.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings with potential applicants by phone, email, or in person and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Screen resumes and interview candidates for various department & positions within an organization ie…Marketing, Quality, Clinical Operations, IT, Finance, Corporate Development, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, and several other groups.
• Contribute to the overall success of Talent Acquisition by providing a high level of customer service and project coordination when supporting recruiting activities for hiring managers & candidates.
• Assist candidates, hiring managers, and HR with use of Jobvite (Applicant Tracking System - ATS) as necessary
• Apply principles of behavioral interviewing to access the qualifications of candidates
• Investigate referrals, references, and social media sources to formulate a well-rounded view of applicants
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleges and local organizations to participate in job fairs or networking events in support of the Ardelyx Internship program as an employer of choice.
• Prepare & deliver to candidates competitive compensation packages with selected applicants to offer employment

Administrative Duties (25%):

• Support the onboarding process by preparing new hire documentation and coordinating orientation sessions with Human Resources.
• Manage the candidate experience through start date; schedule interviews (including partnering with external agencies), track candidate feedback, maintaining open requisition status via spreadsheet within JobVite, and additional recruitment platforms
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition and other HR team members as needed.
• Help organize and participate in internal HR events and initiatives.
• Significant recruiting experience for a high-volume biotech OR pharmaceutical organization required
• Problem Solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and social media applications
• Multi-tasker – strong time-management skills and able to allocate time to handle multiple priorities
• Availability to travel within the United States to attend job fairs and networking events
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize in a demanding, fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following leadership and personal competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to network and establish professional relationships
• 5 yrs years of experience in recruitment or a related HR role.
• Demonstrates clear, effective and professional oral and written communication skills
• Personable, flexible, patient, positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail, and consistently follows-up and follows-through
• Strong professional communication skills to interact with candidates, as well as employees and managers at various levels across the company
• Ability to work independently, while collaborating and communicating in a team environment

Ability to use:

• MS Excel for managing/presenting data, generating reports
• MS Outlook for advanced meeting scheduling, heavy emailing
• MS Teams/Zoom for video interviews/meetings and presentations
• Knowledge of HR related systems (ATS, pre-assessment, etc.) and TA/social media platforms (LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, ZipRecruiter, Circa Workforce Solutions) preferred

Location

• Hybrid, but with preference for areas within a commutable range of Fremont, CA where we have an office or concentrations of Human Resource team members.

Salary : $105,000 - $130,000