Talent Acquisition Partner (Contract)

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. We are also a dog friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to join our expanding Talent Acquisition team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a strategic Talent Advisor, leveraging your expertise to build strong partnerships with hiring managers and cultivate robust pipelines of diverse, qualified talent across our organization. Your primary focus will be to guide hiring teams through the entire recruitment process, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience while aligning with our organizational goals. This is a hybrid position (2-3 days/week on site) based in San Diego, CA.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Act as a strategic partner to business units, aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
• Conduct full life cycle recruiting for complex and high-impact positions, managing the process from start to finish, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and closing candidates
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to thoroughly understand hiring needs, job specifications, and the overall talent landscape.
• Maintain a high level of candidate engagement throughout the recruitment process, delivering a positive candidate experience and fostering relationships that enhance our employer brand.
• Lead complex and high-impact recruitment projects, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders, providing guidance on talent acquisition strategies.
• Analyze and interpret recruitment data to inform decision-making and improve processes.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies that align with the company’s long-term goals.
• Partner with HRBPs and Compensation to maintain internal consistency and alignment with business goals.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the recruitment team.
• Meet or exceed activity metrics and objectives as established by management.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience, training, or certifications and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of full life cycle, corporate recruiting experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Strong experience in developing and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align with organizational goals and long-term workforce planning.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and optimizing recruitment processes, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and candidate experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing techniques, talent market trends, and strategies, with proficiency in utilizing social media, professional networks, and data analytics to drive decision-making.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior recruitment team members and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills, with a track record of successful cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred:

• Experience with Workday

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.

The Anticipated Base Salary Range: $70-$80 / hour