Senior Life Sciences Talent Acquisition Lead

Waters; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global analytical instruments company is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment across EMEA. This role involves managing the full recruiting cycle for scientific and technical roles. Candidates should have extensive experience in life sciences recruitment and strong communication and relationship-building skills. The position is hybrid, requiring three days on-site in Wilmslow, England. Competitive benefits include flexible work arrangements and various employee support programs.

Benefits

25 days of holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical

Qualifications

• Extensive in-house recruiting experience preferably within life sciences, pharma, biotech, etc.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on candidate and hiring manager experience.
• In-depth understanding of industry trends and talent markets.
• Ability to continually seek new sourcing options and develop creative approaches.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments.
• Strategic mindset with experience aligning recruitment to business goals.
• Proficiency in recruitment technologies and data analytics.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive hiring practices.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical approach to decision-making using metrics and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Lead the sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer processes for open positions.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of job responsibilities.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with stakeholders.
• Leverage industry knowledge to advise on market trends and talent availability.
• Implement sourcing strategies based on job position.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives.
• Utilize ATS, CRM, and analytics tools effectively.
• Promote diversity in all hiring practices.
• Advocate for candidate experience.

Skills

In-house recruiting experience in life sciences

Effective communication

Relationship building skills

Understanding of industry trends

Sourcing and recruiting creativity

Adaptability and resilience

Strategic mindset

Proficiency in recruitment technologies

Commitment to diversity

Time management and organizational skills

Analytical decision-making

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Job description

A leading global analytical instruments company is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment across EMEA. This role involves managing the full recruiting cycle for scientific and technical roles. Candidates should have extensive experience in life sciences recruitment and strong communication and relationship-building skills. The position is hybrid, requiring three days on-site in Wilmslow, England. Competitive benefits include flexible work arrangements and various employee support programs.