MSL Recruiter - Contractor

Join a team that supports hiring outcomes across Medical Affairs with benefits and flexible time off. This contract opportunity in Raleigh, NC (onsite) offers health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), a company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time, and a competitive compensation package. Depending on company and/or individual performance, you may also be eligible to earn commissions/bonus.

In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for field-based Medical Affairs positions, with a primary focus on Medical Science Liaison (MSL) hiring. You will develop and execute recruiting strategies, manage multiple requisitions, and help ensure a consistently strong candidate experience throughout the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for field-based Medical Affairs roles, including MSLs, Senior MSLs, and MSL Managers.
• Run intake meetings to clarify hiring needs, candidate profiles, and relevant market dynamics.
• Build proactive sourcing plans using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS databases, networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines across multiple therapeutic areas for scientific and medical candidates.
• Screen and assess candidates for scientific expertise, communication skills, field medical experience, and organizational fit.
• Coordinate candidate screening and interviews, and manage relationships with both hiring managers and candidates.
• Partner with hiring leaders to deliver market intelligence, talent mapping, and competitive insights.
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity in the ATS and ensure hiring process compliance and required documentation.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience across every stage of the recruiting process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting MSLs or other field-based Medical Affairs professionals.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare environments.
• Strong sourcing and talent identification skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple searches at once while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills.

Compensation & Logistics

USD 35 - 40 per hour. This position is contract and based in Raleigh, NC (onsite).

Tools

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• ATS databases
• Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

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