TALENT ACQUISITION LEAD, R&D

Job Description Talent Acquisition Lead, R&D Takeda Pharmaceutical Cambridge, MA About the role.
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as the Talent Acquisition Lead for R&D at the Sr.
Manager level located in Cambridge, MA.
This position reports into the Head, Talent Acquisition Global R&D and Vaccines.
As the Talent Acquisition Lead, R&D, you will be a “player coach” for recruiting critical roles and for implementing Takeda’s talent strategy to support strategic growth specific to our Research Organization with a focus in US recruitment and partner with global TA team.
He/she will report into the Head of Talent Acquisition for R&D and will be responsible for managing all aspects of recruiting for assigned business unit and functions.
He/she will partner with and advise hiring organizations to design and drive recruitment and talent strategies in partnership with US and Global R&D Talent Acquisition leaders and HR.
How you will contribute.
Consult with and advise senior leadership and HR Business Leaders regarding critical talent and recruitment needs for defined teams and functions within R&D.
Create a recruiting strategy to deliver on business and talent needs.
o Regularly assess available staffing technologies and benchmark external best practices.
o Deploy employer branding strategies in alignment with Takeda’s corporate brand standards and ensure standard application of the global employment brand within R&D.
o Assist with key searches including leadership and executive roles.
Develop and deploy the right talent engine to deliver on recruiting strategy.
o Build/Lead a best-in-class team and provide leadership, coaching, performance management and development to a small team of recruiters including FTE and RPO team.
o Evaluate, establish, and leverage vendor relationships to drive optimal delivery model.
o Work with US and Global TA COEI to leverage enterprise-wide programs, process, and technologies.
Monitor and drive performance, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.
o Ensure compliance with all required government regulations and reporting related to Takeda’s hiring activities.
Monitor and report on recruitment effectiveness by measuring and reporting of key metrics.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree required.
10+ years progressive human resources or talent acquisition experience required.
5+ years Pharma/Biotech experience and deep understanding of how to attract scientist, MDs and clinicians highly preferred.
2+ years of management experience required (can include RPO).
Ability to communicate and influence effectively to a variety of audiences and organizations.
Ability to work with a high degree of independence to plan, organize and implement multiple projects within time and budget constraints.
Minimum 5 days onsite per month (Cambridge/Lexington) for various meetings and to meet with key stakeholders.
More about us.
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs.
Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do.
We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career.
We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
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Base Salary Range.
$ The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.
The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
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based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
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based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.