Job Title: Global Talent Acquisition/ Recruiter
Job Duration: 3+months
Job Location: Remote Position, manager based in Foster City, California
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Serve as a key member of the Executive Search Center of Excellence within Global Talent Acquisition.
Lead executive-level talent research, including organizational mapping, talent intelligence, competitor analysis, and global labor market insights.
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies that drive high-quality, diverse talent pipelines for VP-level and above roles across our pharma client
Leverage a diverse array of sourcing platforms-LinkedIn Recruiter, CRMs, resume databases, professional networks, associations, conferences, and market reports-to identify, engage, and assess prospective executive-level talent.
Partner closely with Executive Recruiters to understand role requirements, calibrate on talent profiles, and provide curated longlists, talent insights, and recommended sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with the Inclusion & Diversity COE, Talent Communities, sourcing teams, HR, and business stakeholders to build sustained, diverse executive talent pipelines aligned with strategic workforce planning.
Deliver high-quality market maps, research briefs, talent summaries, and competitive intelligence used to inform hiring decisions and succession planning.
Engage early-stage candidates to assess interest, alignment, motivators, and fit before advancing them to Executive Recruiters.
Manage multiple concurrent sourcing projects, adjusting priorities and timelines based on business needs.
Maintain rigorous data hygiene, reporting, and documentation within ATS/CRM systems (LinkedIn Recruiter, Yello, Rooster).
Provide timely updates to Executive Recruiters and HR partners, including pipeline progress, talent insights, and market trends.
Partner with the TA Specialist on coordination, project support, and process optimization initiatives.
Cultivate strong relationships across the TA, HR, and business communities; serve as a trusted advisor on the external talent landscape.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of sourcing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Basic Qualifications
8+ Years of research, sourcing, or talent intelligence experience within the biopharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, or life sciences sectors.
Experience sourcing executive-level talent (VP+) in a corporate or retained search environment, ideally within a complex, matrixed organization.
Strong expertise in organizational mapping, competitive intelligence, and market analytics.
Deep understanding of the external executive talent landscape and talent movement globally.
Demonstrated ability to build diverse pipelines and apply inclusive sourcing strategies.
Advanced skill using sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, CRMs, talent intelligence platforms, market research databases, and talent mapping technology.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and consultative partnership skills.
Strong project management skills with the ability to independently drive multiple concurrent research workstreams.
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion, judgment, and professionalism.