Director, Talent Management & Talent Scouting

Major Accountabilities:

• Drive Talent Strategy: Proactively align the talent agenda with the US Commercial Talent plan and adapt based on a deep understanding of business priorities and anticipating talent needs in the future
• Stakeholder Engagement & Strong Business/ Industry Understanding: Influence and engage business leaders, P&O BPs, and other key stakeholders to partner on the talent agenda to enable the business priorities
• Succession / Talent Pipeline Management (Internal & external): Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline to meet current and future business needs. Ability to scout talents from the external market and tap into nontraditional talent pools to ensure robust, diverse talent pipelines for critical roles. Champion diversity and inclusion mindset in talent processes and approaches
• Strong execution skills: Ability to drive strong execution as per timelines & high-quality outcomes in partnership with key stakeholders
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and basic analysis to inform talent decisions and strategies

What you will bring to the role;

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred
• At minimum of 8+ years of experience in talent management or a related field, preferably in a senior role in a large, complex organization preferably in the healthcare industry. Prior exposure / experience in talent acquisition at mid – senior levels in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing talent management strategies and initiatives strongly aligned with business priorities
• Previous experience working with senior leaders to drive talent management initiatives in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong understanding / working knowledge of trends in talent management / future of work. Fluency in English required with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion best practices
• Experience in leading change management initiatives
• Proficiency in data analytics and using data to inform decisions

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $183,200.00 to $274,800.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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