Talent Acquisition Lead

About this role

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Acquisition Lead to help scale a fast-growing biotechnology company during a pivotal stage of growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at identifying and engaging exceptional talent, and enjoys partnering closely with technical and scientific leaders to build high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on recruiter with strong sourcing capabilities, excellent recruiting judgment, and experience supporting high-volume hiring in biotech, life sciences, or other highly technical environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Support full-cycle recruiting across technical and business functions

- Proactively source and engage top-tier talent in highly competitive markets

- Partner directly with hiring managers and technical team leads to understand hiring needs and drive searches from kickoff through close

- Conduct recruiter screens and manage interview coordination throughout the hiring

- Build strong pipelines of talent through networking, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies

- Drive candidate engagement and maintain a high-quality candidate experience

- Serve as a trusted recruiting partner throughout the hiring process

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree plus additional relevant experience considered

- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including significant experience recruiting within biotech, life sciences, or other technical industries

- Strong experience sourcing technical, scientific, or specialized talent

- Demonstrated ability to identify and engage passive candidates

- Experience recruiting in startup or high-growth environments preferred

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Comfortable working onsite full-time in San Diego

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means consistently identifying and closing exceptional talent for highly specialized roles in a competitive hiring market. The right person will be proactive, resourceful, and highly execution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple searches efficiently while maintaining a strong candidate experience and high hiring standards.

Why Join Us

- Influence the foundational technologies and strategies of a company poised to shape the future of clinical genomics and healthcare.

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation and scientific rigor are deeply valued.

- Join a seasoned and multidisciplinary team tackling high-impact problems at the intersection of science and engineering.

- Competitive compensation and equity package, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration.

Radian is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration.

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