Senior Recruiter (Contract)
4D Molecular Therapeutics
Emeryville, CA · Posted November 2, 2026
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Attention recruitment agencies: All agency inquiries are vetted through 4DMT’s internal Talent Acquisition team. No unsolicited resumes will be accepted. The 4DMT Talent Acquisition team must expressly engage agencies on any requisition. Agencies contacting hiring managers directly will not be tolerated, and doing so may impact your ability to work with 4DMT in the future.
4DMT is a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics with potential to transform treatment paradigms and provide unprecedented benefits to patients. The Company’s lead product candidate 4D-150 is designed to be a backbone therapy forming the foundation of treatment of blinding retinal vascular diseases by providing multi-year sustained delivery of anti-VEGF biologics (aflibercept and anti-VEGF-C) with a single intravitreal injection, which substantially reduces the treatment burden associated with current bolus injections. The Company’s lead indication for 4D-150 is wet age-related macular degeneration and the second indication is diabetic macular edema, which are both in Phase 3 development. The Company’s second product candidate is 4D-710, which is the first known genetic medicine to demonstrate successful delivery and expression of the CFTR transgene in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis after aerosol delivery.
We are taking genetic medicine to new heights and into new disease areas to overcome challenges not addressed by existing medicines. This incredible challenge drives our relentless and talented team. Our people are the essence of our inspiring, innovative and collaborative environment that encourages individual contributions and provides opportunities for career development. We seek the best in the industry who identify with our mission and our bold and innovative results-driven approach. Our Core Values drive the way we work together:
Dare to Cure
Break Boundaries
Beyond Yourself
Prepare & Execute Relentlessly
Join us in creating the future of genetic medicine.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Senior Recruiter is responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment across 4DMT, partnering closely with the internal TA team, hiring managers, and the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition to deliver high-quality talent aligned with the company’s growth objectives. This role supports execution of the Talent Acquisition strategy, manages external recruiting partners, and helps ensure a consistent, efficient, and high-caliber hiring process. The Senior Recruiter will play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, and closing top talent in a competitive biotech market. This is a contract role with a target start month of January 2027.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define role requirements, and develop candidate profiles
Proactively source and engage candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter and networking
Identify and implement opportunities to use AI and automation across talent acquisition to improve sourcing efficiency, recruiter productivity, and recruiting operations
Draft and refine job descriptions in partnership with HR and Total Rewards, ensuring alignment with leveling and compensation frameworks
Coordinate and drive interview processes, including scheduling, debrief facilitation, and delivery of structured feedback
Support offer development and negotiation in alignment with company compensation philosophy
Partner with external search firms and staffing agencies as needed; help ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of vendor support
Track and maintain recruiting data, ensuring accuracy in systems such as Greenhouse and contributing to hiring metrics and reporting
Support execution of hiring plans in alignment with approved headcount and business priorities, including maintaining the master internal hiring plan to ensure it remains accurate and up to date
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, tools, and candidate experience
Stay informed on industry trends and talent market dynamics within biotech/pharma
Promote inclusive hiring practices and support efforts to mitigate bias in the recruiting process
Participate in special projects and broader Talent Acquisition or HR initiatives as needed
Perform other duties as assigned, with opportunities to contribute to broader HR and organizational initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
HR certification is a plus
Experience:
8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry as part of an internal Talent Acquisition team
Strong experience recruiting for both clinical and commercial roles ; public company experience and exposure to a commercial launch following FDA approval strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions, at least 8+ roles, across technical and business functions
Strong proficiency with recruiting systems and tools, including Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter
Experience leveraging AI-enabled Talent Acquisition tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms, to improve sourcing, candidate engagement, workflow efficiency, and recruiting productivity
Experience partnering with external search firms and staffing agencies
Skills:
Strong execution orientation with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Intellectual curiosity and interest in AI, the ophthalmology space, and emerging biotech Talent Acquisition trends
Solid understanding of recruiting best practices and applicable employment laws
Ability to build effective partnerships with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority
Hourly compensation range: $80.00 - $85.00 4DMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
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