Senior Manager, Executive Recruiting

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is seeking a Senior Manager, Executive Recruiting to leverage search expertise, market intelligence, and leadership networks to identify and hire top executive talent across the organization.

You will build pipelines, partner with HR and business leaders, and deliver strategic hiring outcomes for Senior Director-level roles and above, while maintaining confidentiality and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in executive search and full-cycle recruiting.
• Experience recruiting Senior Director-level and above.
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or healthcare background preferred.
• Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency with ATS/TMS platforms such as Workday.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive searches for Senior Director level roles and above.
• Develop consultative sourcing strategies and talent pipelines.
• Engage, assess, and influence passive candidates at executive level.
• Partner with leaders to provide market insights and hiring updates.
• Manage multiple complex searches with confidentiality and integrity.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Talent mapping

Market insights

Candidate engagement

Stakeholder management

Project management

Negotiation

Data-driven recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

SeekOut

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Executive Recruiting leverages executive search expertise, talent intelligence, and market insights to identify, attract, assess, and hire exceptional leadership talent across Otsuka. Reporting to the Director, Executive Recruiting, this individual serves as a seasoned executive recruiter responsible for managing executive searches, building pipelines, and delivering recruitment outcomes for Senior Director-level and above positions. The role partners closely with the business and HR leaders to build and maintain , talent market insights and candidate pipeline information to support workforce and talent planning discussions , monitor market trends, competitor activity, and talent availability to support recruitment strategies and execute best-in-class executive search processes that enable organizational growth and strengthen leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Sourcing & Passive Pipeline Development: Partner with sourcing and recruitment partners and hiring managers to develop consultative sourcing strategies using the latest technologies and AI, conduct talent mapping, build candidate pipelines, and leverage sourcing tools and networks to identify strong talent.
• Candidate Identification & Engagement: Engage, assess, and nurture relationships with qualified candidates while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment Support: Support recruitment activities from sourcing and screening through interview coordination, offer support, and onboarding. Provide recruiting support for Associate through Director-level positions as needed, ensuring a positive candidate experience and alignment with organizational talent acquisition strategies.
• Stakeholder & Business Partnership: Develop effective working relationships with business leaders and provide market insights, hiring updates, and share recruiting insights and talent market information.
• Pharmaceutical Talent Expertise: Source executive talent (SD+) for scientific, clinical, technical, commercial, and pharmaceutical sales roles while maintaining strong industry knowledge.
• Talent Intelligence & Market Insights: Analyze labor market trends, competitor activity, compensation data, and talent availability to inform hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, and full-cycle recruiting, including experience recruiting Senior Director-level and above leadership talent.
• Experience recruiting within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical functions, drug development, regulatory environments, and industry talent landscapes.
• Demonstrated success identifying, engaging, and influencing passive executive-level candidates.
• Experience conducting talent mapping, succession-focused pipeline development, and executive market research.
• Proficiency with ATS/TMS platforms such as Workday or similar systems.
• Experience utilizing sourcing and talent intelligence tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, or similar technologies.
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication, relationship-building, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and manage highly confidential searches.
• Data-driven approach to recruiting strategy, market intelligence, and decision-making.
• Experience partnering with external executive search firms and talent intelligence providers preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex executive searches simultaneously.
• Committed to delivering strategic hiring outcomes, exceptional candidate experiences, and diverse leadership talent pipelines.

Competencies

• Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
• Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
• Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
• Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
• Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $134,615.00 - Maximum $201,250.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail].

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (“Otsuka”) does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.