Senior Talent Partner
People & HR
Zürich, Switzerland
Posted on Aug 12, 2026
Senior Talent Partner
Zurich, Switzerland
Human Resources
In office
Full-time
About Rivia
Rivia is a technology company building a data engine that powers the future of clinical trial intelligence. Rivia was founded on the belief that new drugs can be brought to market more successfully with a fraction of today's capital.
Biotechs are the source of most therapeutic innovation, yet clinical development is constantly constrained by fragmented data and outdated tooling. Rivia unifies clinical trial data at scale through a core engine built as a reusable intelligence layer, comprising hundreds of configurations and trial-specific logic, independent of source structure. This vertical stack of data engine, workflows, and agents creates a distinct advantage in how trials are operated.
Over the past two years, European and US based biotechs running global clinical trials on Rivia have demonstrated measurable impact, from earlier understanding of therapeutic potential to significantly more efficient trial execution. In March 2026, Rivia raised its $15M Series A led by Earlybird Venture Capital.
Rivia’s ambition is to become the standard infrastructure for modern drug development, transforming how trials are executed end-to-end.
About Talent Acquisition
Recruiting at Rivia is a hands-on, full-cycle function. As we scale toward 35 people by end of 2026, this role owns the hiring engine end to end and runs it through active outbound sourcing.
The Role
As a Senior Talent Partner at Rivia, you will play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent, owning the full recruiting process from first outreach to offer acceptance. You will work closely with hiring managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies that bring in the best candidates, drawing on active outbound sourcing and AI tools to move fast. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about connecting people with opportunities and who thrives on proactively going out and finding them, rather than waiting for inbound applications. You'll be reporting to our Head of People.
Working Model: This role is based on-site in our Zürich office.
What Excites You
- Owning the full recruiting process for a fast-growing health-tech AI start-up not just one piece of it, from sourcing strategy to close
- Real autonomy: you set the sourcing strategy per role and use AI tools to move faster, without waiting on process to catch up
- Working directly with the CEO and Head of People on roles that shape the company's next stage of growth
- Impact you can point to: pipeline coverage, time-to-hire, offer-accept rate, the numbers people actually watch
Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition:
- Manage recruitment processes, from developing a strong pipeline of potential candidates to supporting management in making hiring decisions
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs that align with Rivia's goals and culture
- Own the full recruiting engine end to end, from pipeline generation through offer acceptance, using AI and automation tools as a standard part of sourcing, outreach, and workflow
- Onboarding:
- Work with hiring managers to ensure a clean handoff from offer acceptance through Day 1
What Excites us
- 4-7 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally having grown from sourcer to recruiter to senior recruiter
- Recruiting experience in tech, built primarily on active outbound sourcing rather than inbound applicant flow
- Hands-on, active use of AI tools in sourcing and recruiting operations (AI-assisted candidate sourcing, LLM-drafted outreach and job ads, ATS/workflow automation)
- Proven track record of attracting and hiring top talent in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and colleagues
- A track record of keeping outreach volume high through hard searches, staying steady under pressure without losing pace
Our Values
At Rivia, we are committed to excellence, continuous learning, and the success of both our customers and our team. If you are driven to exceed targets, eager to shape the future of clinical trials, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the biotech industry, Rivia is the place for you.
- In it to Win it: Approach every challenge with determination, resilience, and a drive, aiming for the best outcomes and solutions.
- Embrace change: We see change as an opportunity for growth, innovation, and improvement, continuously evolving to stay one step ahead
- Why not?: Asking why not, instead of why, allows us to show our curiosity, allowing us to challenge assumptions and explore new possibilities.
- Find the gap: We are curious and we proactively approach identifying opportunities and solving problems before they arise.
- Collective accountability: We are one team, on one mission and we are committed to shared responsibilities and mutual support, enabling trust and collaboration.
- Value add solutions: Know better. Act better. We are dedicated to delivering meaningful and impactful results.
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