Manager – Talent Acquisition

Bioplus Life Sciences; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioplus Life Sciences is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead to drive end-to-end recruitment across corporate, R&D, manufacturing, and support functions. The role demands strong stakeholder management, sourcing expertise, and the ability to attract high-quality talent aligned with business growth.

The ideal candidate has an MBA/PGDM/PG Diploma in HR and 8–12 years of progressive TA experience, including 3–5 years in a managerial role with strong exposure to pharma/Life Sciences hiring.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in managerial Talent Acquisition role.
• Strong hiring exposure in Pharma / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / R&D environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from requisition generation to onboarding.
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, consultants, and networking channels.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for pharma, R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing functions.
• Screening & assessment: conduct initial screening interviews and coordinate scheduling with stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management: partner with department heads to understand hiring priorities and provide updates.
• Offer management & onboarding: salary benchmarking, offer rollout, and onboarding coordination.
• Recruitment MIS & reporting: maintain trackers and publish regular reports on openings, closures, and metrics.
• Employer branding & talent attraction: strengthen employer brand online and through campus hiring campaigns.
• Process compliance: ensure recruitment activities comply with policies and maintain audit-ready records

Skills

Strategic talent acquisition

Pharma & scientific talent hiring

Workforce planning

Recruitment analytics & dashboarding

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

MBA / PGDM / PG Diploma in Human Resources

Job description

MBA / PGDM / PG Diploma in Human Resources

8–12 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experienceMinimum 3–5 years in managerial Talent Acquisition roleStrong hiring exposure in Pharma / Life Sciences / Biotechnology / R&D environments preferred

Bioplus Life Sciences is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Talent Acquisition lead to manage end-to-end recruitment activities across corporate, R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and support functions. The role requires strong stakeholder management, sourcing expertise, and the ability to attract high-quality talent aligned with business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment
  • Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from requisition generation to candidate onboarding.
  • Understand manpower requirements from hiring managers and create sourcing strategies accordingly.
  • Ensure closure of positions within defined Turnaround Time (TAT).
• Source candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, consultants, and networking channels.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical and niche positions in pharma, R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing functions.
• Proactively identify passive candidates for future hiring needs.
• Screening & Assessment
  • Conduct initial screening interviews to assess technical fit, behavioural competencies, and cultural alignment.
  • Coordinate interview scheduling with stakeholders and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
  • Maintain evaluation records and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Partner with department heads and business leaders to understand hiring priorities.
  • Provide regular updates on hiring progress, challenges, and market intelligence.
  • Advise stakeholders on talent availability and hiring strategies.
• Offer Management & Onboarding Coordination
  • Manage salary benchmarking and offer rollouts aligned with internal compensation structures.
  • Negotiate offers with selected candidates and ensure offer acceptance.
  • Coordinate with HR operations for smooth onboarding and joining formalities.
• Recruitment MIS & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate recruitment trackers and dashboards.
  • Publish weekly/monthly reports on open positions, closures, TAT, source effectiveness, and offer-to-join ratios.
  • Track key recruitment metrics and suggest process improvements.
• Employer Branding & Talent Attraction
  • Strengthen employer brand positioning across digital and professional channels.
  • Lead campus engagement, hiring drives, social recruitment campaigns, and industry outreach initiatives.
• Process Compliance
  • Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and hiring standards.
  • Maintain candidate documentation and audit-ready records.

Skills Required

• Strategic talent acquisition
• Pharma & scientific talent hiring
• Workforce planning
• Recruitment analytics & dashboarding
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and process orientation