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Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals · 20 hours ago

Vice President, Head of Talent

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$300K/yr - $331K/yr

15+ years exp

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Vice President, Head of Talent to shape their global talent ecosystem. This role involves developing strategies for attracting, engaging, and retaining top-tier talent while overseeing talent acquisition and development initiatives aligned with business goals.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive and scalable global talent acquisition strategy aligned with the mission, vision, culture, and growth objectives of Kiniksa

Collaborate with functional leaders, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers to understand their talent needs and develop tailored workforce delivery plans, ensuring the assessment and selection of candidates for open positions and talent development initiatives

Support in the development and implementation of a clear, structured career progression framework that provides hiring managers, candidates and employees with visibility into growth opportunities, required skills, and development pathways within Kiniksa

Oversee and work on continuous improvement of the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to conducting interviews, extending offers and onboarding new hires. Drive improvements in the process that deliver a candidate experience that is an extension of our culture

Qualification

Talent acquisition strategyTalent development strategiesFull-cycle recruitmentRecruitment technologiesCandidate assessment methodologiesCritical thinkingCollaborationCommunicationSelf-starterAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

15+ years of talent acquisition experience, with 5+ years of experience as the leader of the TA function, preferably within the biotech or pharma industry

Strong understanding of talent sourcing strategies, recruitment technologies, and candidate assessment methodologies

Full-cycle recruitment experience with a passion for recruiting and establishing high standards for attracting top talent

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing talent development strategies that align with business needs and drive employee growth, retention, and organizational success

Critical thinker with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with leadership and hiring teams, make thoughtful recommendations and drive alignment

Demonstrated experience developing fit-for-purpose processes, analytics, and platforms that help streamline workflows, improve time to hire and ensure a diverse slate of high-quality talent

Adaptable, resilient and embody high leadership & self-awareness capabilities

Strong communicator and excellent influencer with ability to flex approach as needed to drive solutions

Self-starter, able to drive work forward within fast-paced, dynamic and high growth environment with a track record of execution and a startup mindset: adaptable, proactive, and ready to roll up your sleeves