Kiniksapharmaceuticals

Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition

Lexington, MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$185kDetected 9 days ago

RecruitingHRFDA RegulatoryCommunication

About the role

Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient‑first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders.
At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact-shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.
This role is based in our Lexington, MA office and requires employees to be onsite five days per week.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, professional networks, referrals, social media, and direct outreach
Coordinate interview schedules and maintain timely communication with candidates and interview teams
Manage candidate pipelines and maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system
Support offer preparation, compensation discussions, and pre-employment steps in partnership with the broader HR team
Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team needs, and hiring priorities
Builds trusted relationships with hiring managers to deeply understand business needs, translating them into targeted, high-impact hiring strategies that align with organizational goals and keep organizational pace
Leverages multi-channel sourcing techniques-including direct outreach, referrals, and social platforms-to proactively build diverse, high-quality talent pipelines in competitive markets
Utilizes recruiting metrics and ATS insights to optimize hiring processes, improve time-to-fill, and continuously enhance candidate quality and experience
Delivers a seamless, inclusive candidate journey through strong coordination, transparent communication, and thoughtful engagement from initial contact through offer acceptance
Strong interviewing, assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or a related field
6+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition experience, experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical environment is required
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools such as Greenhouse or similar ATS
Knowledge of employment laws, fair hiring practices, and inclusive recruiting principles

Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.
decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.

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