Senior Manager, Executive Recruiting

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

. Identify, attract, assess, and hire exceptional leadership talent across Otsuka .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $134,615 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in executive search and talent acquisition with a strong focus on recruiting Senior Director-level and above leadership talent in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Proficient in utilizing advanced sourcing tools and technologies to build candidate pipelines and provide strategic hiring insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Search ExperienceFull-Cycle RecruitingPharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeTalent Mapping and Pipeline DevelopmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionExecutive RecruitingMarket ResearchData-Driven Recruiting StrategySuccession Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConsulting SkillsInfluencing SkillsProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ATS/TMS PlatformsWorkdayLinkedIn RecruiterSeekOutSourcing Tools

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyLife SciencesHealthcareDrug Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, attract, assess, and hire exceptional leadership talent across Otsuka
Manage executive searches for Senior Director-level and above positions
Partner with sourcing and recruitment partners and hiring managers to develop consultative sourcing strategies using current technologies and AI
Conduct talent mapping and build candidate pipelines using sourcing tools and networks
Engage, assess, and nurture relationships with qualified candidates
Support full-cycle recruitment from sourcing and screening through interview coordination, offer support, and onboarding
Provide recruiting support for Associate through Director-level positions as needed
Build effective working relationships with business leaders
Provide market insights, hiring updates, recruiting insights, and talent market information
Source executive talent for scientific, clinical, technical, commercial, and pharmaceutical sales roles
Analyze labor market trends, competitor activity, compensation data, and talent availability
Partner with external executive search firms and talent intelligence providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, and full-cycle recruiting
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
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple complex executive searches simultaneously
Commitment to strategic hiring outcomes, exceptional candidate experiences, and diverse leadership talent pipelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Company-provided basic life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Generous 401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave programs
Other company-provided benefits
Incentive opportunity