Please note Acadias hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.
Position Summary :
The Associate Director Talent Acquisition is a key leadership role within the Talent Acquisition (TA) organization responsible for developing and executing innovative data-driven strategies to attract engage and hire top global commercial talent across Acadia. Reporting directly to the Head of Talent Acquisition this leader serves as a trusted thought partner and strategic advisor helping shape the direction technology and capabilities of the global TA function.
Recruiting Leadership Responsibilities :
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Head of Talent Acquisition to define and execute a long-term vision and strategy for Commercial Recruiting that aligns with business priorities and TAs overall roadmap.
- Partner closely with senior commercial regional and HR leaders to anticipate workforce needs build scalable recruiting plans and ensure hiring strategies align with Acadias growth and launch objectives.
- Provide consultative support to business leaders using market insights data and trends to influence hiring decisions.
- Lead mentor and develop the Commercial Recruiting teamincluding direct oversight of Acadias global recruiter supporting Europe and Canada
- Use data-driven insights to inform resource planning capacity management and vendor optimization.
- Serve as a project leader for enterprise-wide TA initiatives driving the successful planning execution and delivery of projects that strengthen Acadias recruiting effectiveness and scalability.
- Leverage the ATS and data analytics to measure performance drive continuous improvement and deliver actionable insights.
- Source and manage external resources and vendors (RPO staffing suppliers etc.) to supplement networking and sourcing.
- Partner closely with the DEI and People & Performance teams to integrate inclusive hiring practices and achieve company-wide DEI objectives.
- Oversee all aspects of commercial and global recruiting ensuring timely high-quality and compliant hiring outcomes across multiple geographies and functions.
- Partner with hiring leaders to design tailored sourcing assessment and selection strategies for critical and specialized roles.
- Identify evaluate and implement emerging recruiting technologies tools and automation solutions that enhance efficiency data visibility and experience for candidates and hiring managers.
Education / Experience / Skills :
An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered. Minimum 8 years of progressive responsibility in talent acquisition with a minimum of 4 years leading or managing recruiting teams.
Must Possess :
Pharma / biotech experience preferred; experience recruiting for Field Sales roles and sales expansion / launch planning experience highly preferred.Demonstrated ability to design and execute innovative data-driven recruiting strategies in a competitive talent market.Experience working with Greenhouse ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter; familiarity with LinkedIn Talent Insights or similar market intelligence tools highly preferred.Exceptional leadership communication and influence skills; able to build credibility across all levels of the organization.Experience introducing new TA technologies or process innovations within a high-growth organization.Scope :
The Assoc. Director Talent Acquisition is a strategic and operational leader who plays a vital role in shaping Acadias talent landscape. Through strong partnerships innovative practices and data-driven decision-making this leader will ensure the Commercial organization is equipped with the talent needed to drive growth deliver for patients and achieve Acadias strategic objectives.
Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch see talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds.
Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
Illustration,Defence,HVAC,AJAX,Drafting,Customer Development
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1