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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career?  If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda.  Join us as a Talent Acquisition Partner, R&D, in our Cambridge, MA office. 

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

The Talent Acquisition Partner drives attraction strategies to identify talent for current and future needs for the Research and Development organization.  The selected individual will lead full-life cycle recruitment for all levels within Research and Development and partner with hiring managers to design and execute creative sourcing strategies. The Talent Acquisition Partner will leverage market intelligence, industry benchmarks and networks to identify exceptional candidates and influence hiring decisions by delivering top talent.

At Takeda, we value our Patients. Our work in Talent Acquisition is focused on ensuring our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Honesty and Perseverance are considered through each step of the candidate journey. Our Talent Acquisition team reflects this through the candidate journey.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead all recruitment initiatives for the respective functions(s) within the Research and Development organization as well as implement innovative solutions to solve complex recruiting challenges. 


• Integrate employer branding strategies leveraging enterprise wide programs, process and technologies for functions within Research and Development.


• Engage with HRBL’s and senior leadership teams to develop and drive talent attraction strategies that support the future vision of the organization.


• Lead strategy conversations with hiring managers and develop strategic sourcing plans that are tailored to specific hiring needs. 


• Execute consistent recruiting, interviewing, and hiring best practices and processes that support a highly positive candidate experience and recruiter/hiring manager efficiencies.


• Identify sourcing priorities and opportunities leveraging existing and new technologies for candidate pipelines and candidate management.


• Develop and manage talent pipelines with passive candidates using social media to ensure recruitment effectiveness for the organization and reduce dependency on external vendors. 


• Collaborate and consult with hiring leaders and HRBL’s to accurately assess the effectiveness of current and previous recruitment strategies and be able to create and implement creative solutions for challenges. 


• Utilize Workday efficiently and ensure compliance with all required government regulations and reporting related to Takeda’s hiring activities.


• Participates in Research & Development TA programs and project as a talent advisor.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: 

• Bachelor’s degree is required


• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience including 5 years in a Talent Acquisition role required.  Supervisory experience desired.


• Experience in pharmaceutical or related industry is preferred.


• Analyze recruiting metrics (PowerTA) to accurately assess the effectiveness of current and previous recruiting plans; design creative strategies based on outcomes. 


• Demonstrated ability to strategically plan and execute large scale initiatives across the respective Research and Development function(s).


• Strong communicator; verbal and written.


• Exceptional partnering and influencing skills.


• Experience in working in a global organization, across functions and in different cultures with a high level of complexity.


• Strong team player with a demonstrated solution oriented, “can-do” attitude.

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

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• 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan


• Tuition reimbursement


• Company match of charitable contributions


• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings


• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days


• Community Outreach Programs

Empowering Our People to Shine                                   

Learn more at takedajobs.com.

This job posting excludes CO applicants.

No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.

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