Talent Acquisition Partner

Apheris is building the future of AI in pharmaceutical R&D, enabling teams to discover and develop drugs faster. The Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for designing an AI-driven recruitment process and sourcing exceptional talent in a multidisciplinary field that combines technology and biology.

Responsibilities:

• Build the engine: As the first hire in this function, you design and run the full recruitment stack across Engineering, Commercial, and Generalist roles. You set structure where needed, but keep it lean and adaptable
• 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. You translate what we are building into something candidates want to be part of. You excel at building relationships and creating excitement for our mission, raising the bar for the candidate experience
• Win the top 1%: Identify and close candidates who are not actively looking and do not fit clean patterns. You build trust quickly, understand what drives them, and make Apheris compelling at a personal level. This is targeted, high-conviction recruiting
• Close with precision: Own the offer process from benchmarking to negotiation. Navigate complex decision dynamics and secure top candidates without defaulting to compensation as the only lever
• Partner with leadership: Work closely with leadership to define roles, shape hiring strategy, and continuously refine how we assess talent. Evolve into a sparring partner for talent and hiring decisions