This position is onsite in Detroit, MI.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Science Hiring Manager with a strong track record of hiring for research laboratories, clinical trial teams, and bench-based scientific environments. This role requires deep understanding of laboratory workflows, scientific roles, regulatory requirements, and the unique talent needs of research and clinical organizations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience partnering with scientists, clinicians, and lab leadership to recruit technical and scientific talent ranging from bench scientists to clinical research professionals. This role ensures hiring processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with both scientific rigor and organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Technical & Scientific Hiring Strategy
- Own end-to-end hiring strategy for research, clinical, and laboratory-based roles
- Partner with R&D, Lab Directors, and Clinical Operations to understand technical and scientific staffing needs
- Translate experimental, clinical, and operational requirements into effective role definitions
- Plan hiring aligned with research milestones, clinical trial timelines, and lab capacity
- Lab & Clinical Role Expertise
- Hire across bench and lab-adjacent roles, including:
- Research Scientists and Principal Scientists
- Bench Scientists and Research Associates
- Lab Managers and Lab Technicians
- Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
- Clinical Trial Managers and Coordinators
- Translational, preclinical, and clinical research roles
- Understand bench-lab workflows such as:
- Wet lab techniques and instrumentation
- Sample preparation, assays, and protocols
- Data capture, documentation, and validation
- Interview Design & Technical Evaluation
- Design interview frameworks tailored to scientific and clinical roles
- Evaluate candidates on:
- Technical lab competencies and methodologies
- Clinical trial operations and compliance knowledge
- Experimental design, data integrity, and documentation practices
- Partner with scientists and clinical leaders to ensure accurate technical assessment
- Regulatory & Compliance Alignment
- Ensure hiring practices align with regulatory and compliance frameworks, including:
- GxP (GLP, GCP, GMP where applicable)
- IRB, FDA, and clinical trial requirements
- Laboratory safety and quality standards
- Support hiring for regulated environments with appropriate screening and documentation
- Process & Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition on candidate pipelines and recruiting strategy
- Ensure a positive, professional candidate experience in scientific and clinical hiring
- Track hiring timelines, bottlenecks, and outcomes across research programs
- Continuously improve hiring processes for speed, quality, and fairness
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in technical or scientific hiring roles
- Demonstrated experience hiring for:
- Research laboratories (academic or industry)
- Bench-based scientific teams
- Clinical research or clinical trial organizations
- Strong understanding of laboratory and clinical research environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with or within:
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations
- Academic research labs
- Clinical trial or CRO environments
- Familiarity with:
- Bench-lab workflows and experimental design
- Clinical trial phases and operational timelines
- Scientific documentation and compliance standards
- Ability to collaborate effectively with scientists, clinicians, and lab leadership
