This role is 100% remote. Recruiting primarily for US & Canada roles. Excellent English communication skills are required.
Recruiter for Pharma / Biotech CQV roles with previous experience.
MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical /biotechnology and highly regulated industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and Validation.
MMR Consulting has offices across North America and Asia.
We are looking for a Technical Recruiter with strong life-sciences expertise to lead full-cycle recruitment for our Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) roles. You will partner with engineering, CQV leaders to hire the specialized talent that keeps our clients GMP-regulated facilities, equipment, utilities, and systems compliant and production-ready. This role blends technical fluency, market intelligence, and relationship-driven recruiting in one of the most in-demand niches in the pharma/biotech industry.
The successful candidate will possess strong recruiting expertise, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of pharmaceutical engineering disciplines, including commissioning, qualification, validation, automation, process engineering, manufacturing, and project management.
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for CQV and validation roles, including Commissioning Engineers, Qualification Engineers (IQ/OQ/PQ), Validation Specialists, CSV/CSA Engineers, Process and Cleaning Validation Engineers, Automation Validation Engineers, and CQV / C&Q leadership.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and technical requirements.
- Review and validate job descriptions to ensure alignment with local employment regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Create and publish job advertisements across various recruiting platforms, including LinkedIn, Indeed, company career pages, and other relevant sourcing channels.
- Source, identify, and engage qualified engineering and technical candidates within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Candidate Screening & Evaluation
- Review resumes and applications against position requirements and client expectations.
- Technically screen candidates on CQV competencies and GMP knowledge — e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ, DQ, FAT/SAT, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 1 & 15, ASTM E2500, and data integrity (ALCOA+).
- Prepare detailed candidate summaries highlighting key qualifications, relevant project experience, strengths, and potential concerns.
- Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and provide recommendations based on screening outcomes.
Interview Coordination
- Schedule and coordinate screening interviews with candidates.
- Provide interview summaries and feedback following candidate screenings.
- Coordinate technical interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
- Manage interview logistics and maintain clear communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Track candidate progress and ensure a positive candidate experience.
Recruitment Administration
- Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, privacy regulations, and company recruitment policies.
- Generate recruitment reports and hiring metrics as required.
- Support additional talent acquisition initiatives and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Education in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 8+ years of technical recruiting experience, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, engineering consulting, or life sciences industries, is a MUST
- Experience recruiting for technical roles such as CQV Engineers, and Project Managers.
- Strong understanding of engineering terminology and pharmaceutical industry environments.
- Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ATS platforms, and other sourcing tools.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device organizations.
- Basic knowledge of FDA, Health Canada, EMA, and GMP regulations.
- Experience recruiting for consulting and project-based engineering services.
- Familiarity with engineering project lifecycles and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
