Global Talent Acquisition Lead, Enabling Functions

AstraZeneca; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Talent Acquisition Lead for Enabling Functions to drive strategic recruitment across Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, Global Portfolio & Project Management, and Global Corporate Affairs.

In a global matrix, you will translate business priorities into hiring plans, lead through influence, and champion data‑driven decisions and AI tools while orchestrating talent pipelines at scale with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• This role requires senior‑level experience in global Talent Acquisition and strategy.
• Ability to lead through influence across multifunctional, global teams.
• Proven track record in executive recruitment and data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior Talent Acquisition point of contact for Enabling Functions.
• Partner with business leaders, HR leaders and Centres of Excellence.
• Translate priorities into practical hiring strategies and plans.
• Provide challenge on critical hiring decisions and escalate risks.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People analytics

Executive recruitment

Tools

ATS systems

HR analytics software

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Talent Acquisition Lead for Enabling Functions to drive strategic recruitment across Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, Global Portfolio & Project Management, and Global Corporate Affairs.

In a global matrix, you will translate business priorities into hiring plans, lead through influence, and champion data‑driven decisions and AI tools while orchestrating talent pipelines at scale with senior leaders.