What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Specialist position at Aerogen?
About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards and eight-time winner of the Zenith award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, collectively our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having already reached 20 million patients in over 80 countries.
Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. We lead the way, finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient care.
Our business is growing rapidly across the globe and as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.
What is the Role?
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be instrumental in supporting Aerogen’s growth in the Americas and Aerogen Pharma. Your focus will be on building strong talent pipelines, reducing agency reliance, and driving direct hiring strategies. You’ll work closely with the Global TA Lead, People Business Partners, and Hiring Managers to create an exceptional candidate experience while attracting the best talent to Aerogen.
What are the key responsibilities?
- Proactively source and engage top talent using platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, networking, and referrals.
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders to identify their recruitment needs and source roles.
- Partner with People & OD team to align sourcing strategies with Aerogen’s growth needs.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for key roles, ensuring a steady flow of candidates.
- Reduce reliance on external recruitment agencies, increasing direct hires and optimizing cost savings.
- Implement best practices for diverse hiring, enhancing Aerogen’s employer branding initiatives.
- Track and report on key recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill and sourcing channel effectiveness.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings, assessing qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with Aerogen’s mission.
- Stay informed on industry trends and recruitment innovations to continuously refine talent strategies.
What education and experience are required?
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 3 years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or a related field, ideally in MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare.
- Proven track record of successfully sourcing specialized talent.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices and market mapping.
What key skills will make you great at the role?
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage candidates and hiring teams.
- Data-driven mindset, you understand sourcing metrics and use insights to refine strategies.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global team.
- Exceptional organization and multitasking skills, you can manage multiple roles and priorities.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations in the Americas is a plus.
What is it like to work at Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
- Excellent medical care.
- Bonus & Pension.
- Aerogen Connect’ – our employee led programme which supports our global teams to unite and have fun.
- We pledge 1% of profits and time to charities and organisations.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. If you have any difficulty using our application process, please contact us by emailing careers@aerogen.com. Please include your name and preferred method of contact.
