Associate Director, Talent Acquisition

The Company: 
It's not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You'll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia USA Corporation. Join us, and let's transform lives, together. 
 
PharmaEssentia USA is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in the United States and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking. 
 
Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taipei Exchange and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung. 
 
Position Overview: 
Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition will lead the organization's efforts in attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent. This hands-on role is essential for aligning recruitment strategies with business goals, ensuring the company builds a strong workforce capable of supporting its growth and innovation. By overseeing and actively contributing to the recruitment processes, mentoring teams, and collaborating with internal stakeholders, the Associate Director helps position the company as an employer of choice and drives its long-term success. This is a hybrid role with several days per week in the Burlington, MA office.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Create comprehensive TA strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. 
• Lead, mentor, and manage TA team members and resources, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment process. Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment agencies and other relevant organizations.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for positions across the organization, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offers.
• Continuously improve processes for efficiency and operational excellence, including driving adoption and optimization of TA technical tools. 
• Ensure a positive, seamless and inclusive candidate experience. 
• Work closely with hiring managers and department leaders to understand their talent needs, provide market insights and workforce planning guidance, and develop strategic recruitment plans. 
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications to develop and execute employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization's reputation as an employer of choice. 
• Measure and report on TA metrics to assess the effectiveness of strategies and make data-driven improvements.
• Manage TA costs and budget. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to hiring and employment. 

Required Education/Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. 
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years of hands-on TA leadership experience in commercial biotech/pharma. 
• Deep understanding of biotech/pharma business functions (e.g., sales, medical, marketing, market access) and how talent drives business success. 
• Expertise in talent acquisition technologies, sourcing strategies, and recruitment marketing.
• Excellent leadership skills, along with strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. 
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. 
• Ability to lead through change and ambiguity, with a growth mindset and resilience. 

 

The expected salary range for this position based on greater Boston, MA location is $160,000-235,000. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 
 

Benefits of working with our team:
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.  

PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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