Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the main Talent Acquisition Partner for all scientific positions across the United States.

• Create and implement talent strategies that align with business goals.

• Serve as a proactive and consultative advisor to organizational leaders.

• Anticipate staffing needs and influence hiring choices.

• Manage the entire recruitment process and ensure exceptional candidate experiences.

• Lead activities related to candidate assessment and selection.

• Provide guidance to hiring managers and senior leadership on talent availability, market conditions, organizational requirements, compensation considerations, and recruiting best practices.

• Collaborate with business leaders and HR on workforce planning and talent strategies.

• Ensure recruitment adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Support the contingent labor strategy and oversee the recruitment and onboarding of contractors and consultants.

• Train and coach hiring managers on effective interviewing and selection techniques.

• Maintain talent pipelines utilizing ATS and CRM systems.

• Monitor requisitions, candidate status, and recruiting KPIs.

• Utilize labor market and competitive intelligence to shape hiring strategies.

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies and talent communities.

• Enhance employer branding and cultivate diverse talent pipelines.

• Lead or participate in initiatives related to recruitment technology, referrals, employer branding, and process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition.

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition.

• Proven track record in recruiting mid-to-senior-level scientific talent, including roles in medical, research and development, clinical development, and quality assurance.

• Capability to function as a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner and provide counsel to business leaders on workforce planning, talent strategies, and market trends.

• Experience in proactively building talent pipelines and engaging passive candidates in competitive job markets.

• Strong executive presence and consultative abilities.

• Solution-oriented approach to complex hiring challenges.

• Experience utilizing labor market intelligence, talent analytics, and recruiting metrics.

• In-depth understanding of talent market dynamics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors.

• Exceptional skills in sourcing, networking, relationship-building, and candidate engagement.

• Ability to juggle complex searches and multiple priorities effectively.

• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS), talent CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing technologies.

• Preferred: experience successfully filling pharmaceutical roles in rare disease, critical care, and/or neonatology.

• Preferred: background with a global pharmaceutical company.

• Preferred: familiarity with SuccessFactors and/or SmartRecruiters.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs.

• Work-life balance initiatives.

• Robust relocation support.

• Performance bonuses.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Options for remote work.

• Tax assistance services for international colleagues.

• Access to training and resources.

• Potential for full-time conversion based on business needs and individual performance.