Executive Global Talent Scout

Introduction to Role:

Are you ready to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and make a real impact on patients' lives? We are looking for a Global Talent Scout (GTS) - Commercial to join our Talent Acquisition team at AstraZeneca. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicateddistributed teamm that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day.

The GTS is a member of AstraZeneca's industry leading talent scouting team, reporting to the Global Talent Scout & Capability Lead. With a solid background in executive search, the GTS will develop strategic senior talent pools aligned with business goals. This role involves collaboration with business and HR leaders to devise both internal and external talent sourcing strategies.

As a key figure within talent scouting organisation, the GTS is viewed as a subject matter authority in the fields of talent acquisition and engagement and will use their skills and experience to coach junior colleagues within the team. As a senior talent acquisition professional, the GTS will possess the skills and capabilities to optimally engage and influence top-level executives.

Accountabilities:

• Serves as a strategic advisor for talent to business leaders.

• Collaborates with HR to create and implement talent and people strategies, focusing on talent pipelining.

• Designs and implements a long-term external talent sourcing strategy.

• Builds and converts external talent pipelines for critical roles into successful hires.

• Leads a pool of external candidates to optimize hiring efficiency and cost.

• Partners with team members to understand talent needs and identify gaps for pipeline expansion.

• Forecasts global talent needs for critical areas over a 1-3 year period.

• Develops networks to maintain active talent pipelines for critical areas.

• Shares talent insights across the business for global engagement.

• Aligns external scouting with internal talent practices to ensure objective benchmarking.

• Networks at global events to connect with and assess talent for current and future business needs.

• Facilitates high-level discussions on external talent across business units.

• Coordinates externorganizational planninging for SET members and works to meet succession goals.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree experience or equivalent.

• 10 years’ relevant Talent Acquisition experience.

• Significant experience in internal talent scouting or executive search, specifically in pharma/biotech sectors.

• Expertise in specific Therapy or Capability Areas within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Adaptability within fast-paced and dynamic environments.

• Established network within relevant Therapy or Capability Areas.

• Solid understanding of the business and pharmaceutical industry.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Multilingual skills.

• Proficient in digital talent sourcing and management tools.

• Understanding of drug development and commercialization.

• Experience in applying external search strategies for internal talent development.

WHY JOIN US?

At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a phenomenal fit, please share this posting with them.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely crafted with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.