At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We explore innovations and confront challenges that others won't, in order to have a greater impact on patients' lives.

As a global science-led biopharmaceutical company, everything we do comes back to improving the health of our patients worldwide. We seek out new opportunities to do dynamic and significant work, and we encourage our people to continually foster new insights to find different ways of building ground-breaking medicines. This is why, today, we have an unparalleled product portfolio in Oncology, Respiratory and Cardio-Renal Metabolic diseases.

As Talent Acquisition Lead Italy, you will be responsible for managing the AstraZeneca resourcing needs for its current and future ‘Talent Pipeline’, as well as preparing sourcing and Employer Branding strategies in order to attract the best talents on the market. You will work closely with the Global Talent Acquisition Leads & Talent Acquisition Partners throughout our global hubs and in Europe and Canada to share best practice. In this operational and strategic role, there are many opportunities to collaborate with local, regional and global teams in contributing to projects and activities.

This role will be based in Basiglio (Milan), one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca! The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves, which is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities.

Are you inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and are you ready to discover what you can do? – Come and join us.

Main duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the role will comprise the following aspects:

• Support in delivering the talent processes required to implement Global talent strategies on a local level and gain insight into the business talent needs and challenges

• Manage the entire recruitment process including sourcing strategy definition, job advertisement writing and posting, candidate selection, interviews, reference checks

• Support the provision of timely data analytics and reporting activities, to manage candidate pipeline and recruitment KPIs and costs

• Build positive relationship with candidates and keep them informed during selection process to keep them engaged with AstraZeneca brand

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, Talent Scouts) to understand current and future needs as well as work with third party providers for specific recruiting projects

• Support in the planning and execution of our various Employer Branding plans and ensure consistency in our brand messaging, positioning and materials to these audiences

• Manage all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation

Essential requirements

• Extensive relevant experience with full life-cycle recruitment within a multinational company; Talent Advancement as well as Employer Branding Activities will be an advantage

• Strategic mindset with a thorough understanding of business drivers and Talent Acquisition and Advancement trends

• Results oriented, including the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

• Proactive, self- driven, resilient, enthusiastic and inclusive

• Strong communication skills

• Written & spoken fluency in English and Italian

A Bachelor Degree / Post Graduate Qualification in HR related specialism as well as previous Pharma experience would be highly desirable

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.