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Meet Life Sciences
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026

· At least 1.5 years’ of agency recruitment experience, new business development experience REQUIRED

· LS experience preferred, but not required

· 4 days a week in office, 1 day wfh


Who are we?


Meet is a global, Life Sciences Talent Solutions Provider founded in London, with offices in New York, San Francisco, San Diego, and Raleigh. Our clients range across the top Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies in the world.


Are you experiencing a bit of stagnation in your current role? Are you wondering how other companies are performing in the current market? Are you looking for a better management team? Look no further...


Due to continued success in 2024 and 2025, we are now looking for experienced recruiters who can contribute their industry expertise, deliver exceptional performance, and provide innovative insights to enhance our business operations, ensuring our continued evolution and success through the end of 2025 and beyond.


Duties:

· Exposure to managing more junior employees before choosing if you would like to go down an individual contributor, business development/client management, exec search, or team management route to continue your career.

· Running your own 360 desk - candidate delivery and new business development

· Act as an expert within the Life Sciences space to be able to match candidates with our clients’ open positions.

· Creatively source for new clients to partner with which includes but is not limited to; cold calling, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Job Adverts, and referrals.

· Act as the main point of contact for clients assist them with their staffing needs.

· Provide exceptional candidate and client experiences throughout the entire recruitment life cycle from the initial phone call to closing the offer.

· Become a representative of Meet and our global clients in order to appeal to and maintain top talent in the industry.


What we offer:

  • Base salary of $75k in addition to an uncapped commission with NO DRAWS/THRESHOLDS.
  • Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
  • Generous PTO package which includes the week off between Christmas and New Year’s along with a free day off for your birthday!
  • Meet Synthesis, our specialized training program to help our senior and lead recruiters fine tune their skillsets so they can increase their earning potential.
  • Meet's Management Program, our training program developed for team members who are looking to step into management positions.
  • The opportunity to be a part of an energetic, high-achieving team that will offer assistance throughout your career

Performance based incentives:

  • All expense paid monthly incentives to Michelin star restaurants
  • Vacations to Tulum, St Lucia, Ibiza, Rio, Antigua or Miami
  • Experience days where we give you $500 and additional PTO to do whatever you want and experience life


Our success in Life Sciences:

  • In 2021 a private equity firm invested in us
  • We had 9 consecutive record breaking quarters of revenue growth from 2020-2023, and have now had 5 consecutive quarters of revenue growth since the dip in the market
  • 2024 we signed over 290 terms as a global business (new and renewals)
  • Our contract business has had 24% YOY growth since 2020
  • Life Science companies and Technology companies have grown strong partnerships over the past couple of years, making the North East one of the most stable hubs in Life Sciences



Do you have the following?

  • Bachelors' Degree (preferred)
  • 18 months of agency recruiting experience (REQUIRED)
  • 18 months of New Business Development experience - prospecting leads, negotiating contracts etc. (REQUIRED)
  • Experience working in a team oriented environment and mentored or managed junior recruiters (REQUIRED)
  • Experience handling objections, generating leads, contract negotiations, business development and account management (all required)


Meets core values include: Good humans, unapologetically driven, purpose-led, community chemistry, specialized brilliance.


Apply or reach out directly to learn more! jonathan.arth@meetlifesciences.com

Salary : $75,000

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