Head of Talent Acquisition

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotech startup is seeking a strategic Head of Talent Acquisition to lead their recruitment lifecycle and strategy. This role involves executing a comprehensive acquisition strategy, managing recruitment across various functions, and optimizing hiring processes to support the company's rapid growth in the biotech sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience recruiting in biotech, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industries is essential.
• Deep understanding of scientific and technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy.
• Lead and manage all recruitment activities across multiple functions.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership for workforce planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Life Sciences or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Our client is an innovative biotech startup based in Hong Kong, focused on cutting-edge research and technology in the fields of therapeutics, diagnostics, and health innovation. As the company enters a new phase of growth, they are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Talent Acquisition to scale their team and build a world-class talent engine. The Head of Talent Acquisition will lead the full recruitment lifecycle and strategy for the organization, including executive search, R&D hiring, and commercial functions.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company’s rapid growth goals.
• Lead and manage all recruitment activities across R&D, regulatory, clinical, operations, commercial, and G&A functions.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership to proactively plan workforce needs and talent mapping.
• Develop and maintain diverse candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, partnerships, and brand outreach.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of applicant tracking systems and hiring processes.
• Create and drive employer branding initiatives specific to the biotech sector and startup environment.
• Track and report on recruiting metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rate, etc.) to ensure data-driven decisions.
• Manage recruitment vendors, agencies, and scientific recruitment consultants as needed.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws and ethical recruitment practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience recruiting in the biotech, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industries is essential.
• Strong track record in scaling teams in a fast-growth startup or innovation-driven environment.
• Deep understanding of scientific and technical roles (e.g., molecular biology, clinical development, regulatory affairs).
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and project management skills.
Fluent in English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin is a plus

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