Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner
Job Description
Join an innovative precision medicine oncology company, dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing transformative therapies for cancer. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be instrumental in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the clinical development programs. This role is a full-time, on-site contract position based in San Diego, California, working closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Development leadership, and the HR team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to build a top-tier candidate pipeline.
• Manage the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle, from sourcing to offer negotiation.
• Conduct strategic in-take planning meetings with hiring managers and ensure a smooth interview process.
• Build strong rapport with hiring managers, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and compliance regulations related to hiring activities.
• Utilize compelling communication skills to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Demonstrate innovation in candidate search and sourcing techniques.
• Stay updated on industry trends and market dynamics to provide guidance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• At least 5 years of experience hiring for Clinical Development functions within the biotech/pharma industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G-Suite, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance related to the recruiting process.
• Experience in networking, sourcing, and finding talent.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex ideas effectively.
• High sense of urgency to deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and an analytical mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach providing high-touch experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Collaborative approach to work with globally dispersed and diverse cross-functional teams.

Work Environment
Work in a fast-paced, innovative biotech startup environment. The role is based in San Diego, California, and offers the opportunity to collaborate with a team of brilliant minds dedicated to advancing oncology medicine. The position involves using advanced tools like LinkedIn AI corporate tools and an applicant tracking system to manage the candidate pipeline. The dress code is business casual, and the work schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, on-site.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ $130.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in South San Francisco,CA.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.