Talent Researcher

We’re inspired by the things that seem impossible. Here, we see the impact of our collective ideas and expertise, and the power of science to deliver them. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. Making the impossible a reality can mean taking a chance on an idea and investing in our exceptional capacity for innovation and discovery. We champion trying new things, and we nurture a test and learn culture that means we are always progressing close to our goals.

Talent Researchers at AstraZeneca are external talent sourcing and search experts. We take a different approach to knowing our future leaders and key talent. We are embedded in our business and work in partnership with our leaders to identify the best and brightest across the industry. Getting to know our candidates, sharing our vision and values while understanding their career drivers, ambitions and what next step excites them. We’re building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. We need great people who share our passion for science, guided by the same values and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.

 The Talent Researcher is accountable for supporting the development of key global recruiting talent pipelines for specified business areas/roles, working in partnership with Talent Scouts, Global Talent Acquisition Leads and Country Talent Acquisition Partners. Accountable for the identification, pre-screening, role alignment and tracking of high calibre candidates, utilising the full spectrum of direct sourcing and research methodologies.

Job Description

• Support the Talent Scouts to identify and develop key talent pipelines.
• Support Talent Acquisition leads and Partners to construct research to produce “candidate long lists” against active business critical recruitment, within area of focus.
• Conduct activity to deliver market mapping projects (globally) and support building talent pipelines for identified roles. Utilising market insight to both support pipelines growth and build business knowledge.
• Conduct Market research, company profiling, mapping and candidate identification for both pipelines and active roles at mid to senior levels, under the direction of the Talent Scout or Talent Acquisition lead.
• Own the tracking of candidate’s data, including entry management into internal databases and develop the successful management of candidate pipelines on an ongoing basis.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for external events in order to strongly promote AZ employment brand and identify targeted talent populations.
• Maintain database/Pipelines to ensure view of where key talent is available for the business area.
• Ensure that key external talents have been pre-screened where required
• Monitor relevant recruitment metrics and identify improvement opportunities
• Act as source of expertise for candidate identification with Talent Acquisition for the business area.

Required skills and experience

Essential:

• Recruitment or candidate sourcing experience within a similar fast-paced environment OR pharmaceutical industry knowledge and experience
• Capability of building credibility with candidates at all levels
• Evidence use of direct search / research methodologies (i.e LinkedIn, ATS and other recruitment tools) to identify and engage with top talent
• Inquisitive, Curious personality, enjoys learning and discovery
• Detail oriented and comfortable with analysing and presenting data
• Tenacity and resilience
• Delivery focused
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command of English – written and spoken
• Proactive approach in addressing obstacles/barriers
• Team Player – Collaborative style of working, sharing successes with wider team

Desirable:

• Educated to degree level
• Experience of working and sourcing candidates internationally within/for a large global matrix organisation
• Multilingual would be advantageous to support a global marketplace
• Research/Mapping experience gained within an executive search environment/function is highly desirable.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted

25-mar-2021

Closing Date

03-kwi-2021

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.