Principal Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA

Nova Biomedical

. Serve as a trusted talent advisor to executives, functional leaders, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Germany, United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive talent acquisition expertise with a focus on strategic advisory, global recruiting, and market insights. Proficient in navigating complex searches across diverse industries, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Talent Acquisition ExperienceExperience Recruiting Across EMEAStrong Business AcumenExperience in Medical Device and Life SciencesFluent English and German Preferred

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle RecruitingSourcing and Candidate EngagementMarket MappingAssessment and Closing SkillsWorkforce PlanningCompensation CompetitivenessTalent Strategy DevelopmentProcess Improvement RecommendationsRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeGlobal Business Transformation Support

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresenceExcellent Communication SkillsConsultative SkillsAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsCandidate Relationship Management PlatformsLinkedIn RecruiterSourcing PlatformsRecruiting AnalyticsAI-Enabled Talent Tools

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceDiagnosticsBiotechnologyLife SciencesPharmaceuticalHealthcare TechnologyAdvanced ManufacturingIVDISO 13485GxP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted talent advisor to executives, functional leaders, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers
Advise leaders on role design, leveling, hiring profiles, talent availability, market conditions, and compensation competitiveness
Translate business priorities into talent strategies supporting growth, innovation, quality, compliance, and operational performance
Lead full-cycle recruiting for critical and specialized positions from intake through offer acceptance
Source, engage, assess, and close passive candidates across EMEA and global markets
Build candidate pipelines for difficult-to-fill technical, scientific, quality, regulatory, clinical, manufacturing, commercial, and leadership positions
Deliver a high-quality candidate experience and represent Nova Biomedical in the external talent market
Provide talent market insights, competitor intelligence, and sourcing strategy recommendations
Use recruiting data and external market knowledge to influence hiring decisions, timing, prioritization, and talent investment
Partner with HR and business leaders on workforce planning, succession considerations, and build-versus-buy talent discussions
Identify talent risks and recommend proactive solutions
Operate across Europe, North America, and Asia while managing relationships across multiple time zones
Partner with leaders across engineering, software, AI and machine learning, manufacturing, operations, regulatory, clinical, quality, supply chain, product management, commercial, service, and corporate functions
Adapt recruiting strategies to local labor markets while supporting consistent global hiring practices
Collaborate across cultures with clear communication, sound judgment, and strong follow-through
Use applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, market mapping, referrals, and sourcing tools
Track and communicate recruiting status, pipeline health, risks, and next steps
Recommend process improvements to strengthen hiring quality, stakeholder alignment, and recruiting efficiency
Support disciplined intake processes, structured interviews, candidate scorecards, and effective offer strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent English
10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience
Experience recruiting across Germany, the United Kingdom, and broader EMEA required
Experience leading searches across APAC markets highly preferred
Demonstrated success as a senior individual contributor leading complex searches while advising senior stakeholders
Strong business acumen connecting talent decisions to business priorities, organizational performance, and growth objectives
Experience recruiting within medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare technology, advanced manufacturing, or similarly regulated technical environments
Ability to advise leaders on role design, talent availability, compensation competitiveness, workforce planning, and market strategy
Proven ability to influence Vice Presidents, General Managers, functional leaders, and hiring managers
Experience recruiting across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones
Excellent sourcing, market mapping, candidate engagement, assessment, and closing skills
Fluent written and spoken German preferred
Experience recruiting within IVD, diagnostics, medical device, clinical, quality, regulatory, or life sciences product environments preferred
Familiarity with FDA requirements, ISO 13485, IVDR, MDR, GxP, validation, CAPA, and clinical evidence functions preferred
Experience supporting global business transformation, acquisition integration, organizational scaling, or high-growth hiring environments preferred
Experience with applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, sourcing platforms, recruiting analytics, and AI-enabled talent tools
Strong executive presence with excellent written, verbal, consultative, and presentation skills
Ability to balance strategic talent advisory responsibilities with hands-on recruiting execution
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain consistent follow-through across complex global searches
Comfort with working at a computer for extended periods
Capacity to lift and carry up to 25–50 pounds as required
Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce
Company invests in employee growth
Collaborative, empowered culture
Mission-driven work contributing to global health
Innovation-focused work environment