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Empower Pharmacy · 1 day ago

Principal Executive Recruiter - Pharm Ops

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Empower Pharmacy is seeking a Principal Executive Recruiter for Pharmaceutical Operations who will be responsible for developing and executing executive search strategies to attract leaders in manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain. The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle and providing actionable intelligence to ensure effective hiring and integration of executives.

Health CarePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Build pipelines of world-class operations executives aligned to Empower’s growth and compliance strategy

Continuously map and segment global talent across pharmaceutical manufacturing, QA, regulatory, and supply chain

Cultivate long-term executive relationships to position Empower as a destination employer

Track leadership shifts, FDA/DEA filings, GMP certifications, and recalls at competitors

Monitor operational ecosystem signals including inspections, plant expansions, and supply chain disruptions

Deliver real-time, actionable intelligence briefings to Empower’s leadership

Implement structured evaluation frameworks to ensure data-driven hiring decisions

Prepare stakeholders to assess operational leadership, compliance mastery, and cultural alignment

Facilitate calibrated decision-making that ensures hires advance Empower’s compliance and efficiency goals

Architect competitive offers tailored to operational leaders while balancing equity and governance

Deliver persuasive value propositions highlighting Empower’s mission, scale, and regulatory excellence

Lead precise closing strategies that anticipate relocation or regulatory risks

Design pre-onboarding plans introducing executives to Empower’s compliance culture

Anticipate transition challenges and resolve regulatory onboarding needs

Maintain checkpoints to monitor executive engagement and accelerate integration

Qualification

Executive recruitmentPharmaceutical operationsCompliance expertiseCompetitor intelligenceStructured assessmentsStakeholder managementOptimizes work processesResourcefulnessComplex problem solvingAccountabilitySituational adaptabilityCustomer focusCollaborationEffective communication

Required

8+ years of executive recruiting experience, ideally in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory, or healthcare operations

Proven track record in building pipelines and closing senior operational hires

Proficiency with compliance-focused sourcing, assessment frameworks, and talent intelligence

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field required

Exceptional discretion, executive presence, and advisory capability with senior leadership teams

Expertise in executive recruitment for pharmaceutical operations, with mastery of sourcing, compliance-driven evaluations, and competitor intelligence

Strong capability in operational and regulatory intelligence, translating industry signals into actionable strategies

Demonstrated proficiency in structured assessments ensuring bias-free, compliance-ready executive evaluation

Advanced stakeholder management with the ability to coach and advise C-suite leaders