Senior Recruiter (Pharmaceutical) 1-year contract

Job Title: Senior Recruiter – Pharmaceutical (RPO)

Location: Mississauga, ON (3 days/week onsite)

Contract: 1-Year Contract (with potential for extension)

Client: Global Pharmaceutical Leader

About the Role:

Hudson RPO is seeking a Senior Recruiter with proven expertise in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry to support one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with a globally recognized client, helping to deliver exceptional talent solutions in a complex and high-impact environment.

This role is based in Mississauga, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days per week onsite. It is a client-facing position that will require strong relationship-building with hiring managers and HR partners.

As a Senior Recruiter, you will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing, pipeline development, candidate management, and stakeholder engagement. We’re looking for someone who thrives in complex hiring environments and can deliver high-quality candidates in a fast-paced, evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of complex roles across pharmaceutical and related functions.
• Build and manage strong relationships with hiring managers and client stakeholders.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using both traditional and innovative methods.
• Maintain strong talent pipelines for both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Provide market insights and recruitment expertise to help shape talent strategies.
• Ensure compliance with hiring processes and standards.
• Represent Hudson RPO and the client brand professionally and effectively in the talent marketplace.

About You:

• 5+ years of recruitment experience, ideally within RPO, agency, or corporate settings.
• Strong background recruiting within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex roles and navigate highly regulated industries.
• Deep sourcing expertise across multiple platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search, etc.).
• Skilled in building talent pipelines and nurturing passive candidates.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model with both remote and in-person responsibilities.

Why Join Hudson RPO?

At Hudson RPO, we partner with leading companies around the world to deliver innovative, customized talent solutions. When you join us, you become part of a collaborative, global team where your ideas matter, and your career can grow.

We are passionate about our people and believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. That’s why we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and celebrated. At Hudson RPO, diversity is not a checkbox it’s a core value.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global pharmaceutical leader.
• Supportive, inclusive team environment.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in Mississauga office).
• Competitive compensation.
• Career development with a global RPO leader.
• Exposure to cutting-edge recruitment practices and technologies.