Title : Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location : Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience Required : 5-15 Years (Preferably 10-15 Years in HR)
Qualification : MBA / PGDM from a Tier-1 Institute
About the Role :
We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead our recruitment initiatives across critical business functions. This role requires a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and expertise in designing and executing specialized hiring strategies to support both domestic and global operations.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Strategic Business Partnership & Planning :
- Collaborate with leadership across R&D, Domestic Sales, International Sales, Marketing, and Business Development to identify long-term workforce needs and critical skill gaps.
- Design and execute specialized recruitment strategies tailored to the pharmaceutical sector, including :
- R&D : Scientists, formulation experts, regulatory professionals.
- Sales Force : Territory-specific hiring for Medical Representatives, Area Managers, and Zonal Heads.
- International Roles : Market expansion and export regulatory talent.
- Deliver talent market intelligence by analyzing trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor movements across generics, biopharma, and novel drug domains.
2. Execution, Sourcing & Process Excellence :
Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.Utilize multi-channel sourcing strategies, including job portals, niche forums, professional networks, and employee referrals to attract high-caliber talent.Build robust talent pipelines for continuous hiring needs, especially in Sales and R&D functions.Partner with HR and Communications to enhance employer branding and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.3. Compliance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement :
Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and data protection standards throughout the hiring process.Prepare and present recruitment analytics and MIS dashboards, tracking metrics like Time-to-Hire, Quality of Hire, and sourcing effectiveness.Drive process optimization and technology adoption to improve efficiency, reduce hiring time, and elevate the quality of recruitment outcomes.Ideal Candidate Profile :
Education : MBA / PGDM (Tier-1 B-School preferred)
Experience : 1015 years in Talent Acquisition, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry with exposure to both domestic and international hiring.
Skills : Strategic mindset, consultative approach, strong networking and stakeholder management, and expertise in niche talent sourcing.
Why Join Us :
Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, excellence, and strategic growth. Youll play a pivotal role in shaping our talent landscape and driving organizational success through world-class hiring practices.
(ref : iimjobs.com)