PharmaEssentia · 2 days ago
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
PharmaEssentia USA is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator focused on delivering effective new biologics for challenging diseases. The Associate Director, Talent Acquisition will lead efforts in attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent, aligning recruitment strategies with business goals while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
PharmaEssentia
PharmaEssentia develops treatments for myeloproliferative neoplasms, hepatitis, and other diseases.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$462.7M2024-01-25IPO
2023-04-17Post Ipo Equity· $462.7M
2022-08-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Ko-Chung Lin
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-25
Business Wire
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2025-11-01
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