Principal Recruitment Consultant

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Location: Boston, MA

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Remuneration: Competitive Base Salary Uncapped Commission Long-Term Incentives (Equity Participation)

About Phaidon International & EPM Scientific

Founded in London in 2004, Phaidon International is one of the fastest-growing recruitment groups globally and ranks among the largest direct-hire recruitment firms in the world. We partner with industry-leading organizations across Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain, delivering talent solutions for business-critical hiring needs.

EPM Scientific, a specialist brand within Phaidon International, is a global leader in Life Sciences recruitment. Our teams partner with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, CRO, CDMO, and consulting organizations, helping them hire the talent driving innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our Boston office, located in the John Hancock Tower (200 Clarendon Street), sits at the center of one of the world's most influential Life Sciences hubs. Boston remains a strategic growth market for EPM Scientific, offering deep client relationships, a highly engaged candidate network, and significant opportunities for expansion.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced recruiter to join EPM Scientific as a Principal Recruitment Consultant within our Boston office.

This is a senior individual contributor opportunity designed for a top-performing recruiter who wants to continue building a highly successful desk while establishing themselves as a market leader within the Life Sciences space. While there will be opportunities to mentor junior consultants and contribute to team growth, this role is primarily focused on business development, client ownership, and revenue generation.

Potential areas of focus include:

• Commercial & Medical Affairs
• Clinical Development & Operations
• Regulatory Affairs
• Biometrics
• Quality & Compliance
• Technical Operations & Manufacturing
• Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance

You will benefit from:

• Access to an established client network across the U.S.
• Existing relationships within the Boston Life Sciences ecosystem
• Support from senior leadership and a high-performing recruitment platform
• Significant autonomy to build and scale your market
• A clear path toward future leadership opportunities

This opportunity is ideal for a recruiter who enjoys being close to the deals, wants to maximize their earning potential, and is looking for leadership runway without immediately stepping away from production.

Role Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Growth

• Build and expand a high-performing Life Sciences recruitment desk.
• Develop new client relationships across biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and CRO organizations.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through placement.
• Identify emerging market trends and hiring needs within your specialist vertical.
• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates within your niche.
• Maintain a high-performing personal billing desk while driving market growth.

Client Ownership

• Drive new business generation through strategic outreach and relationship building.
• Partner with senior hiring leaders on talent acquisition strategies and market intelligence.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage key client accounts.
• Deliver exceptional service to create long-term partnerships and repeat business.
• Advise clients on talent trends, compensation benchmarking, and hiring strategies.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as a mentor and subject matter expert within the broader EPM Scientific business.
• Share market knowledge and best practices with junior consultants.
• Support team growth, training, and onboarding initiatives where appropriate.
• Contribute to the high-performance culture of the Boston office.

Leadership & Culture

• Partner closely with leadership teams in Boston and across North America.
• Contribute to office-wide initiatives and strategic growth plans.
• Serve as a role model for commercial excellence and professional development.
• Help strengthen EPM Scientific's reputation within the Life Sciences community.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record as a top-performing recruiter with consistent billing success.
• Experience within Life Sciences recruitment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in business development and account management.
• Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Comfortable operating with high levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Motivated by financial success, career progression, and market ownership.
• Interested in future leadership opportunities while remaining highly active on the production side.

What We Offer

• Established platform: 20 years of market expertise and a globally recognized recruitment brand.
• Access to premium clients: Relationships with leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device organizations.
• Industry-leading commission structure: Uncapped earnings, no threshold to earn commission, and a true base salary model.
• Rapid commission payouts: Commission paid monthly following placement completion.
• Long-term wealth creation: Opportunity for future equity participation within Phaidon International.
• Career progression: Structured path toward senior leadership and executive roles.
• Technology & AI investment: Best-in-class recruitment tools and resources.
• Benefits from day one: Medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO: 26 days annual leave, company holidays, winter break, and birthday half-day.

Why This Role?

This opportunity is ideal for a recruiter who wants:

• True market ownership within a high-growth Life Sciences vertical.
• The ability to build a highly successful desk without immediate management responsibilities.
• Access to one of the strongest Life Sciences recruitment brands in the industry.
• Significant earning potential through an uncapped commission structure.
• Exposure to private equity-backed growth and long-term wealth creation opportunities.
• A clear pathway into leadership as the business continues to expand.
• A high-performance, collaborative environment focused on development, progression, and results.

Location: Boston, MA | John Hancock Tower, 200 Clarendon Street

Brand: EPM Scientific | Phaidon International