This is a full-time, on-site contract position based in Sacramento, California.

Contract Duration: 6 months with potential for extension based on business needs.

About the Company

Nivagen is a global company dedicated to enhancing lives by developing and providing cost-effective generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter products for the North American market. For over a decade, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to the core values of excellence, integrity, and respect for people. Our team of professionals collaborates tirelessly to pioneer advancements in manufacturing, distribution, and quality control, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare. Through vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering dedication to excellence, we continually strive to redefine medication accessibility and affordability. We prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and robust training and development opportunities. By investing in our workforce and fostering a culture of growth and support, we empower our team to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. At Nivagen, our mission is clear: to make a meaningful difference in people's lives by delivering high-quality, affordable medications while upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence.

Job Location

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Sacramento, CA

3900 Duckhorn Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834

About the Job

Nivagen is seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to support strategic growth within our pharmaceutical manufacturing organization.

This role is responsible for full-cycle recruitment with a primary emphasis on proactive sourcing, talent pipelining, talent mapping, and passive candidate engagement for difficult-to-fill positions across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Validation, Microbiology, and Technical Operations.

This is not a transactional recruiting role. The successful candidate will spend a significant portion of their time identifying, engaging, and developing relationships with specialized pharmaceutical talent through direct recruiting efforts rather than relying on external staffing agencies.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful recruiter who thrives on hunting for talent, developing creative sourcing strategies, building professional networks, and converting passive candidates into successful hires.

Approximately 70% of this role will focus on direct sourcing, talent mapping, pipeline development, and passive candidate engagement.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Development

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality, engineering, and technical operations positions.
Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for current and anticipated hiring needs.
Conduct talent mapping and competitive intelligence research to identify high-potential candidates within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, medical device, and other GMP-regulated environments.
Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, industry associations, networking groups, referrals, professional organizations, and direct outreach campaigns to engage passive candidates.
Develop and maintain talent communities for critical business functions.
Establish sustainable pipelines that reduce reliance on external recruiting agencies and contingency search firms.

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, technical requirements, and hiring priorities.
Conduct intake meetings and develop customized recruitment strategies for assigned openings.
Screen and assess applicants for technical qualifications, industry knowledge, leadership capability, and cultural fit.
Coordinate interviews, gather stakeholder feedback, and manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
Facilitate offer development, negotiations, and candidate closing activities.
Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.

Talent Advisory & Workforce Planning

Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders regarding talent acquisition strategies and labor market conditions.
Provide insight into compensation trends, competitor hiring activity, candidate availability, and talent market challenges.
Recommend innovative approaches to improve hiring outcomes and reduce dependency on external recruiting firms.
Support workforce planning initiatives and future talent forecasting efforts.

Recruiting Analytics & Process Improvement

Maintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Monitor sourcing effectiveness, hiring progress, and recruiting metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows, candidate engagement, and overall recruiting effectiveness.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and recruiting experience preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of recruiting experience.
Demonstrated success sourcing and recruiting passive candidates for technical, professional, and hard-to-fill positions.
Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced sourcing methodologies, and talent mapping techniques.
Strong networking, relationship-building, and candidate engagement skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Highly organized with strong project management and follow-through skills.
Experience recruiting within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CDMO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Experience reducing agency spend through direct sourcing and talent pipeline development.

Job requirements

Ability to work on-site at our Sacramento, CA facility five days per week.
Must reside within commuting distance of the Sacramento metropolitan area or be willing to relocate.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to handle multiple requisitions and assignments simultaneously while maintaining a high level of responsiveness.
Strong presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and proactive approach to challenges.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse preferred).
Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments and GMP-regulated operations preferred.

Compensation

The hourly compensation range for this position is $50.00 to $70.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and business needs.
Eligible for performance-based incentives tied to hiring outcomes, direct sourcing effectiveness, talent pipeline development, and reduction of external recruiting agency utilization.
This is a full-time contract position. Eligibility for benefits, if any, will be determined by the terms of the engagement and applicable law.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to build a proactive recruiting function and directly influence the organization's ability to attract top pharmaceutical talent. The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping the company scale operations while reducing reliance on external recruiting agencies through innovative sourcing and talent acquisition strategies.

If you are a recruiter who enjoys finding talent others cannot, building meaningful candidate relationships, and partnering with leaders to solve complex hiring challenges, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information

Nivagen affords equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, age, national origin, disability, ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

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