Global Executive Talent Scout – R&D

AstraZeneca

. Lead end-to-end executive hiring, succession pipeline development, direct search, internal slates, and market mapping, primarily for Executive Director positions .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,397 - $180,595 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive recruitment and talent acquisition within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, leveraging AI-assisted insights and market intelligence to build diverse talent pipelines and optimize hiring processes. Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage external partnerships while ensuring compliance with performance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Recruitment ExperienceTalent Acquisition StrategyStakeholder EngagementAI-Enabled Talent IntelligenceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Executive SearchTalent Strategy DevelopmentDiversity RecruitmentMarket MappingSuccession PlanningData AnalysisWorkflow OptimizationPerformance TrackingDocumentation DisciplineTransferable Skills Identification

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluence and CredibilityCollaborationExecutive ConfidenceStakeholder Alignment

Tools & Technologies

EightfoldWorkdayApplicant Tracking SystemCustomer Relationship Management

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryMatrixed EnvironmentBoston R&D EcosystemTalent Intelligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end executive hiring, succession pipeline development, direct search, internal slates, and market mapping, primarily for Executive Director positions
Monitor external talent markets and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pools aligned with business priorities
Translate business needs into talent strategies with risk-based contingencies and build/buy recommendations
Apply talent intelligence, AI-assisted market and skills insights, and commercial insights to identify mobility and transferable-skills options
Engage VPs and relevant SVPs to align on success criteria, assessment plans, and decision quality
Present executive-ready insights and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Track and narrate pipeline, diversity, conversion, time-in-stage, offer acceptance, mobility, succession readiness, and business-critical-role outcomes
Champion internal talent and transferable skills while supporting fair, evidence-based selection
Manage preferred supplier partners, including scope, SLAs, inclusion, data-quality expectations, performance, and governance
Provide market intelligence, articulate total reward and internal equity, secure approvals, and integrate AI-enabled talent intelligence with business insight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5-8+ years in executive search, senior talent acquisition, or related HR experience in complex, matrixed environments
Executive recruitment experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry
Proven delivery of diverse, high-quality slates and conversion outcomes at an efficient time
Partnership experience with business leaders and HRBPs
Exposure to senior stakeholders and collaboration across global hubs
Strong executive confidence, credibility, influence, and communication skills
Hands-on use of Eightfold, Workday, or similar ATS and CRM
Disciplined documentation and adoption of digital tools and workflow optimization
Experience managing external search partners within defined SLAs and inclusion expectations
Experience addressing vendor performance to enterprise standards
Experience working in a matrixed global environment
Understanding and familiarity with the Boston R&D ecosystem

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, and leaves
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible office working arrangements while working an average minimum of three days per week from the office