Manager, Talent Acquisition- R&D

Company Description

Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at  Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In and Tik Tok.

Purpose

The Manager, Talent Acquisition specializing in R&D recruitment, will lead and support direct hiring efforts for a diverse range of roles across Medical Affairs, Health Impact, HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research), Asset Strategy Leadership & Portfolio Program Management (ASL/PPM) within Abb Vie’s R&D functions. You’ll develop and implement sourcing and talent acquisition strategies for both established and emerging positions spanning multiple therapeutic areas.

In addition to driving recruitment for current needs, this leader will also need to manage expansions and organizational structure changes as they arise, approaching these challenges with confidence and a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and drive recruitment efforts across R&D functions, including Medical Affairs, Health Impact, HEOR, Asset Strategy Leadership & Portfolio Program Management (ASL/PPM) and additional areas as designated.
• Work with client leadership team and hiring managers
• Execute customized Inclusive Hiring Strategy led by Associate Director and Director
• Lead team of up to 5 recruiters (FTE and/or contractors) and their performance, enforce playbook processes, create efficiencies, and provide regular, in the moment, transparent feedback while managing up to 10 requisitions.
• Set vision, strategy, and goals for all aspects of recruiting talent across R&D function.
• Compile and communicate the knowledge base, industry overviews, market trends, and company initiatives to team members and business leaders.
• Lead effective recruiting process, practices and standards providing high quality experience for candidates and hiring managers. Recruitment focus is on a specific area of the business. Responsible for attracting top talent and develop a strong qualified candidate pool.
• Oversee pre-employment process (background check, references, etc.), as well as the preparation and approval of offer package, providing equity & market competitiveness data research.
• Ensure compliance to state/federal employment laws and Abb Vie policies and practices for applicant tracking compliance and reporting metrics.
• Provide a true business partnership with hiring managers and leadership on all staffing related issues. Build solid relationships with key partners across the organization that yield consistent process and impactful results. Use data and market intelligence to provide consultative guidance.
• Regularly assess future talent needs and partner with business and finance to ensure appropriate budgeting is in place to support recruiting demand.
• Additional job functions would include, pre-screening candidates, project management in various functional areas at any given time, partnering with global team members to develop a sourcing strategies and qualifying talent for open positions.

Additional responsibilities include managing requisitions, updating the Smart Recruiters applicant tracking system, achieving recruiting metrics and reporting key accomplishments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• R&D recruitment experience is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7+ years recruitment experience in a competitive, fast pace environment.
• Must project a strong business presence and have the ability to instill confidence in clients and to deliver results.
• Proactive recruiting and sourcing experience.
• Prior staff management experience strongly preferred. Healthcare industry recruitment experience strongly preferred. Marketing and Sales experience a plus.
• Experience in collaborating with a broader HR Organization in support of business initiatives preferred.
• Builds strong relationships with peers…