Talent Acquisition, Executive Research Sourcer- Contract

BeiGene, Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

PTO & Wellness

Job summary

BeOne Medicines Ltd is expanding its executive talent scouting capabilities to identify and engage top-tier scientific leaders worldwide. This role partners with Research leaders and Talent Acquisition to build sustainable pipelines, leveraging market intelligence and an ecosystem of academic and industry connections.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in biotech/pharma talent strategy, strong sourcing skills, and a global mindset to support BeOne’s long-term innovation agenda.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Talent Acquisition; 5+ years in Executive Search, talent sourcing, or specialized scientific recruiting.
• Experience supporting Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Research, or Innovation-focused organizations.
• Proven success identifying and engaging passive candidates for leadership roles.
• Strong sourcing capabilities using LinkedIn Recruiter and other research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent scouting initiatives for senior and highly specialized scientific roles.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies across academia, biotech, pharma, and research institutes.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for immediate and future hiring needs.
• Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and HRBPs to translate strategic talent requirements into action.

Skills

Executive search

Talent sourcing

Talent intelligence

Stakeholder management

LinkedIn Recruiter

Networking & outreach

Education

Life Sciences degree

Tools

LinkedIn Talent Insights

SeekOut

HireEZ

TalentNeuron

GEM

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

Purpose

To build and sustain BeOne’s long-term Research talent advantage through executive talent discovery, strategic market intelligence, scientific network development, and proactive talent community management. This role partners closely with Research leaders, Hiring Managers, and Talent Acquisition teams to identify, engage, and cultivate highly specialized scientific talent globally, while developing sustainable talent pipelines that support both current and future business priorities. Beyond traditional sourcing, this role serves as a strategic talent advisor, leveraging deep market expertise, talent intelligence, and scientific ecosystem engagement to ensure access to world-class scientific talent.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Talent Scouting Lead talent Scouting initiatives for critical Research positions, with a focus on senior and highly specialized scientific talent. Develop targeted sourcing strategies across academia, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical organizations, research institutes, and innovation ecosystems. Partner with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, HRBPs, and Research leaders to understand strategic talent requirements and develop proactive talent plans. Identify and engage passive candidates through innovative sourcing approaches and relationship-driven outreach. Build talent pipelines for both immediate hiring needs and future organizational growth. Act as a trusted partner in developing talent attraction strategies for highly competitive and business-critical positions
2. Talent Intelligence & Market Insights Conduct talent mapping and competitive talent landscape analysis across therapeutic areas, research platforms, scientific disciplines, and target organizations. Track industry trends, scientific talent movements, organizational developments, and emerging areas of expertise. Deliver actionable market intelligence on talent availability, organization structures, talent density, and competitive talent landscapes. Support workforce planning and strategic growth discussions through data-driven talent insights. Serve as a trusted advisor on market dynamics and talent trends impacting Research organizations.
3. Scientific Network Development & Ecosystem Engagement Build and expand strategic talent networks across the global scientific community. Proactively identify and engage established and emerging scientific leaders through industry conferences, professional forums, academic partnerships, and innovation ecosystems. Develop relationships within key scientific and industry communities including: JP Morgan Healthcare Conference and other major healthcare industry events Scientific congresses and professional research forums Leading academic institutions and research organizations Professional scientific associations and societies Biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation hubs Leverage scientific publications, patents, conference presentations, and industry recognition to identify high-potential talent. Strengthen BeOne’s visibility and employer reputation within the scientific community through ongoing talent engagement and relationship building.
4. Scientific Talent Community & Relationship Management Build and maintain long‑term relationships with distinguished scientists, research leaders, and emerging scientific talent globally. Develop targeted talent communities aligned with priority therapeutic areas, research platforms, and future pipeline needs. Manage and continuously enrich strategic Research talent databases and talent networks. Maintain proactive engagement through scientific events, publications, professional forums, and personalized outreach. Track talent movement, scientific achievements, publications, patents, leadership progression, and organizational changes to anticipate future hiring opportunities. Transform talent databases into active, sustainable talent pipelines supporting long‑term workforce needs.
5. Sourcing Innovation & Capability Building Utilize advanced sourcing methodologies, talent intelligence tools, scientific research resources, publications, conferences, professional networks, and referral channels. Leverage AI‑enabled sourcing technologies and market research tools to improve sourcing effectiveness and scalability. Continuously optimize talent discovery strategies through data insights and market feedback. Share market intelligence and sourcing best practices across the Talent Acquisition organization. Contribute to the evolution of a world‑class Research Talent Scouting capability that supports BeOne’s long‑term innovation agenda.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, 5+ experience in Executive Search, Talent sourcing, talent intelligence, or specialized scientific recruiting. Outside the box thinker/disruptor A true Sourcer/Hunter/Scout Mindset Proven success identifying and engaging passive candidates for highly specialized or leadership‑level positions. Experience supporting Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Research, or Innovation‑focused organizations. Demonstrated expertise in talent mapping, organizational research, competitive intelligence, and market analysis. Strong sourcing capability utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other research platforms. Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, and influencing skills. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate market intelligence into actionable business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicine, or related scientific disciplines. Experience supporting executive‑level or highly specialized Research hiring. Prior experience conducting strategic talent intelligence and workforce planning projects. Familiarity with talent intelligence and sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Talent Insights, SeekOut, HireEZ, Talent Neuron, GEM, or similar solutions. Strong understanding of the global scientific talent landscape and research ecosystem.

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range

Salary Range: $ - $ per hour BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job‑related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non‑Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits

The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail].

Company Overview

BeOne is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 11,000 colleagues spans six continents. To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook and Instagram. For more information, please visit the link to explore job opportunities in China Mainland.

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At BeOne, how we work is just as important as the work we do. Below are our Values that determine the decisions we make and how we do things. Patients First Driving Excellence Bold Ingenuity Collaborative Spirit