Talent Acquisition Leader, PO&T

About This Role

In the dynamic role of Talent Acquisition Leader, Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology (PO&T), you will be at the forefront of shaping and driving the Talent Acquisition strategy across PO&T. Reporting to the Head, Global Talent Acquisition Business Partners & Executive Search, this strategic position is pivotal in advancing our ability to attract, assess, and hire top global talent. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR executives, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives and market dynamics. Operating at an enterprise scale, you will drive innovation, strengthen Talent Acquisition capabilities, and ensure efficient, compliant recruitment across PO&T. This role is essential in enabling talent strategies that support pharmaceutical operations, manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and technical development, ultimately enhancing Biogen's global operations and patient supply.

What You'll Do

• Define and drive Talent Acquisition strategy for PO&T, aligning with enterprise priorities and business growth.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior PO&T executives and HR leaders, influencing workforce strategy and hiring priorities.
• Own and lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition delivery for complex operational builds and business-critical initiatives.
• Lead a multi-layered Talent Acquisition organization comprising FTEs and outsourced partners.
• Drive enterprise workforce planning and talent strategy execution, aligning business needs with talent supply.
• Align and influence cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless and compliant hiring processes.
• Define and lead external talent partnership strategies, ensuring high-quality delivery and cost efficiency.
• Champion and elevate the employer brand and candidate experience across all global touchpoints.
• Partner with TA Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated TA service models and drive global capability building.
• Drive adoption and optimization of TA technologies and tools for enhanced recruiter effectiveness.
• Shape and evolve the Talent Acquisition operating model for PO&T, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement.
• Act as a senior leader within Global Talent Acquisition, contributing to enterprise-wide strategy and transformation efforts.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker who thrives in a complex, global environment. Your ability to influence and build trusted relationships with executives sets you apart. You approach challenges with a data-driven mindset, leveraging insights to inform decision-making and foster a quantitative culture. Your communication skills are outstanding, enabling you to engage and influence at all levels. You are passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement in talent acquisition, and you are committed to delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

Required Skills

• 12+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience within a global, matrixed organization.
• Extensive experience at a senior leadership level with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• 8+ years of people leadership experience managing large, multi-region or global teams.
• Proven success in leading complex, large-scale Talent Acquisition functions.
• Ability to translate business strategy into talent strategies and scalable hiring models.
• Significant experience in sourcing, branding, and talent attraction strategies.
• Outstanding communication skills and strong analytical capability.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; expected travel approximately 15%.

Preferred Skills

• Pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, or technical development.