Senior / Principal Technical Recruiter

New York, NY; Boston, MA. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will attract and secure technical talent for data science, engineering, and product teams. You will develop recruiting strategies using AI tools and act as a strategic partner to leadership.

What you will do

Manage requisition load end-to-end from sourcing through offer
Partner with hiring managers and leadership to discuss headcount and hiring strategy
Advise directors, VPs, and CTOs on market trends and salary benchmarks
Use AI tools to source candidates, calibrate evaluation, and streamline workflows
Track AI and technology trends to identify top talent
Develop employer branding strategies
Identify and participate in events and non-obvious channels to find candidates
Use data and recruiting metrics to drive process improvements
Organize and participate in events to build a pipeline of technical talent

Required qualifications

At least 5 years of technical recruiting experience
At least 3 years in-house at a tech startup
Demonstrated obsession with AI and technology
Fluency using AI tools (Claude Code, Codex, or similar)
Experience filling roles from senior engineers to management
Experience as a strategic partner to directors, VPs, and CTOs
Strong project management skills
Expertise in non-standard, creative sourcing strategies
Curiosity, high ownership, and a bias toward efficiency and impact
Ability to build trust quickly with hiring managers and candidates
Ability to operate with little direction

Nice to have

Experience with life sciences, health technology, or AI-focused companies

Benefits

Equity
Comprehensive benefits
Generous perks

Before you apply

Please apply only if you reside in New York City, Boston metro areas, Research Triangle (NC), or San Francisco Bay Area or are willing to relocate

About the company

Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company that builds technology platforms to accelerate drug development and clinical trials. The company was founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc.