Build the engine: As the first hire in this function, you design and run the full recruitment stack across Engineering, Commercial, and Generalist roles
Source with AI: Go beyond inbound and job boards. Use AI tooling and automation (e.g. talent mapping, Claude Code, n8n) to systematically identify and engage high-signal candidates
Represent Apheris to candidates: Act as a credible, compelling voice of the company in every interaction
Win the top 1%: Identify and close candidates who are not actively looking and do not fit clean patterns
Close with precision: Own the offer process from benchmarking to negotiation
Partner with leadership: Work closely with leadership to define roles, shape hiring strategy, and continuously refine how we assess talent

3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including a proven track record in a scaling startup environment
Direct recruiting experience within the pharmaceutical and biotech space, including ML Engineering roles
Experience in AI-driven drug discovery strongly preferred
You are an "AI-native" recruiter
You have hands-on experience using AI tools to improve talent mapping, screening, or candidate engagement
You are comfortable working across a variety of roles, from technical positions to commercial and generalist hires
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience with ATS (preferably Personio) and a hunger for establishing and adopting new AI-enabled tooling

Industry-competitive compensation, including early-stage virtual share options
Remote-first working – work where you work best, whether from home or a co-working space near you
Great suite of benefits, including a wellbeing budget, mental health benefits, a work-from-home budget, a co-working stipend and a learning and development budget
Generous holiday allowance
Office Days at our Berlin HQ or a different European location (3x a year)
A fun, diverse team of mission-driven individuals with experience across leading organizations and a drive to see AI and ML used for good

Talent Acquisition Partner

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