Talent Acquisition Lead - Commercial

GlaxoSmithKline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in London is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead – Commercial to shape end-to-end recruitment for sales, marketing and commercial operations across the EMEA region. You will partner with hiring managers, HR and external partners, and use market insights to build strong pipelines and deliver an outstanding candidate experience.

If you are a curious, collaborative recruiter with impact and growth ambition, this role offers visibility and the chance to unite science, technology and

Qualifications

• Proven full-cycle recruitment within life sciences, pharma or healthcare.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and HR in a matrixed environment.
• Strong sourcing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, CRM or recruitment analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for commercial roles across sales, marketing, commercial operations and support functions—from role design through offer and onboarding.
• Act as a trusted adviser to hiring managers and HR, aligning recruitment with workforce plans and guiding role profiles, interviews and selection decisions.
• Create future-ready talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networks, internal mobility and external partners.
• Turn market and salary data into practical insights to strengthen hiring strategies and workforce planning.
• Champion a fair, inclusive and evidence-based hiring process in line with employment law and GSK policies.

Skills

Business Acumen

Candidate Sourcing

Data Analysis

Digital Fluency

Employer Branding

Influencing Without Authority

Job Offer Negotiation

Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Talent Acquisition Lead – CommercialThe posting period will end on the 4th of October in 2026Business Introduction:At GSK, we are building on strong momentum to achieve an ambitious goal: £40 billion in annual sales by 2031 and an even greater positive impact on the health of billions of people worldwide. Through our Ahead Together strategy, we focus on intervening earlier to prevent disease, change its course and help strengthen healthcare systems.Our broad portfolio spans vaccines, specialty medicines and general medicines, giving our people the opportunity to contribute across some of the world’s most important health challenges.By combining continuous innovation with scientific and technical excellence, we aim to develop and launch groundbreaking treatments that can make a meaningful difference for patients.Position summary:This is an opportunity to shape how GSK attracts and hires commercial talent across EMEA region. As Talent Acquisition Lead – Commercial, you will lead inclusive recruitment strategies for sales, marketing, commercial operations and support roles, partnering closely with hiring managers, HR colleagues and external partners. You will combine market insight, data and creative sourcing to build strong talent pipelines and deliver an outstanding candidate experience. If you are a curious, collaborative recruiter who wants visible impact and room to grow, this role offers the chance to help unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.Responsibilities:In this high-impact role, you will:Own end-to-end recruitment for commercial roles across sales, marketing, commercial operations and support functions—from role design through offer and onboardingAct as a trusted adviser to hiring managers and HR, aligning recruitment with workforce plans and guiding role profiles, interviews and selection decisionsCreate future-ready talent pipelines through direct sourcing, professional networks, internal mobility and external search partnersTurn market, salary and recruitment data into practical insights that strengthen hiring strategies and workforce planningChampion an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience while managing suppliers and improving recruitment processesPromote fair, inclusive and evidence-based hiring in line with relevant employment law and GSK policiesBasic Qualifications:We are looking for an experienced recruiter who brings:Proven full-cycle recruitment experience within life sciences, pharma or healthcare industryProven experience partnering with hiring managers and HR in a matrixed environmentStrong sourcing and stakeholder management skillsExperience using applicant tracking systems, CRM or recruitment analyticsSolid knowledge of employment practices and compliant hiringPreferred Qualifications:You will stand out if you also bring:Experience recruiting mid to senior commercial rolesExperience managing external search firms and supplier performanceAbility to translate market data into clear recommendations for leadersTrack record of improving recruitment processes or candidate experienceComfortable using digital tools and people analytics to drive decisions *LI-GSKSkillsBusiness Acumen, Candidate Screening, Candidate Sourcing, Data Analysis, Digital Fluency, Employer Branding, Influencing Without Authority, Job Offer Negotiation, Relationship Management, Stakeholder ManagementWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive.We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [e-mail] where you can also request a call.Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide. 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