Associate Director – Executive Recruiting

Associate Director – Executive Recruiting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Human Resources or a Related field
• 12+ years of related experience
• Proven experience as an executive recruiter, preferably in a global organization
• Expertise in the Biopharmaceutical industry
• Advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated competence within strategic agility, influencing, and organizational savvy

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive search strategies designed to recruit senior executives across global markets
• Engage, attract, and assess high-level executives using sophisticated executive search skills
• Provide a best-in-class candidate experience for every potential candidate through effective execution and support of the full life cycle recruiting process
• Establish and develop effective working relationships with HR business partners and senior business leaders to manage the executive recruitment process
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise on talent in a competitive landscape
• Maintain and manage strong relations with high-level professional networks
• Monitor talent trends and market dynamics to inform our workforce and executive talent search strategy
• Build a robust pipeline of executive talent for critical roles aligned with the organization’s strategic goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional negotiation and closing skills with the ability to handle complex compensation packages
• Excellent understanding of the external talent landscape
• Strong functional expertise including behavioral/competency-based interviewing experience
• Clear and effective communication skills with creative approaches to stakeholder management
• Proven experience in working directly with Senior Leaders and key external stakeholders
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship development skills
• Proven success in building and maintaining long-standing relationships with executive-level leaders