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Associate Director - Talent Acquisition
Cambridge MA (HYBRID)
TILL : 06 / 01 / 2025
Position Summary :
The Associate Director, Talent Acquisition will provide staffing and recruiting solutions in order to find the most qualified candidate at the right time to meet the business needs. This position will report to the Head of Talent Acquisition and partners closely with other HR team members supporting the recruitment efforts across North America.
The Associate Director, Talent Acquisition will create and execute sourcing strategies to identify the most qualified and diverse slate of candidates to fill open positions within the organization. This individual will focus on building talent communities and pipelines for critical positions by leveraging existing technologies and resources (i.e. Applicant Tracking & Candidate Relationship Management system databases, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.), advanced sourcing (i.e. Boolean search methods, social networking, research tools, etc.) and other creative techniques. Cultivates and maintains relationships with prospective candidates for future opportunities. This position serves as one of the first points of contact a potential employee has with , requiring an individual that can communicate with individuals at all levels.
Responsibilities :
Develop and execute programs, strategies, and tactics to ensure that is positioned as a premier employer to continuously attract and build a pipeline of top talent
Support the design and placement of recruiting related advertising and marketing to ensure that the brand and image is consistently applied in all recruiting activities, with support of HR
Support the administration of internal referral program, ensuring high quality standards and response rates
Team effectively with HR colleagues to assist in developing strategies to recruit diversity candidates across
Develop and refine internal processes in order to create a first in class candidate experience from the first point of candidate contact through onboarding
Manage vendor contracts / relationships with all relevant job posting sites establish preferred supplier strategy to ensure optimal vendor performance and appropriate pricing
Develop and execute a broad range of planned, innovative and effective sourcing strategies to generate a strong and diverse candidate flow
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified talent to submit to current and future client base.
Deploy a range of selection techniques to assess the suitability of candidates and standardize corporate interviewing processes and strategies
Develop key relationships with hiring managers, senior management, HRBPs, and other stakeholders to effectively consult, collaborate and deliver on the hiring strategy
Education :
Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline
Experience :
7 years of experience working as a Recruiter in R&D and Medical.
5 years of recruiting experience within Pharmaceutical Industry
Experience supporting a commercial business unit is preferred
Experience with recruiting information / applicant tracking systems
Core Competencies :
Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully negotiate and influence at the highest levels of the organization
Demonstrate customer focus skills and strong action orientation
High degree of confidence and an ability to instill confidence in others
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees, including those at the executive levels of the organization
Ability to think strategically, independently and creatively, and take ownership of critical issues
Must have a high sense of urgency with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational agility - able to adapt to ambiguous situations and make solid decisions with limited information
Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
Proven ability to manage time, priorities and projects
Proven ability to persevere and deliver results under challenging circumstances
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong knowledge of the business and ability to 'speak the language' and be viewed as a credible partner
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