Global Head of Recruitment Research & Development
Job Title: Global Head of Recruitment Research & Development
Locations: Dublin, Ireland or United Kingdom
Relocation Support: This role can be based from Dublin Ireland or United Kingdom. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if these locations are accessible for you.
About The Role
Step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision and innovative mindset will shape the future of recruitment for Research & Development at Novartis. As the Global Head of Recruitment Solutions (RS) R&D, you will provide strategic leadership of the global recruitment business partnering function, inspire and empower a high‑performing team, drive transformative recruitment strategies, and set new standards for excellence globally. Your ability to lead with purpose and embrace forward‑thinking solutions will directly impact our mission to attract and retain the best talent worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and inspire a global Recruitment Business Partner team to achieve excellence.
* Translate business growth plans into innovative talent strategies and workforce planning.
* Drive recruitment strategies that align with people and culture priorities across all regions.
* Oversee global talent mapping, labor market research, and competitive benchmarking.
* Provide expert guidance to business leaders by closely monitoring and analyzing current hiring trends within the market. Deliver comprehensive and actionable talent intelligence that supports informed decision-making for workforce planning and recruitment strategies.
* Partner with Recruitment Experience team, providing strategic support and coordination to optimize candidate experience and hiring outcomes for high volume roles.
* Collaborate with Recruitment Marketing, Employer Branding, and Talent Attraction teams to design and implement targeted recruitment campaigns and outreach strategies.
* Ensure operational excellence and high‑quality outcomes throughout the recruitment process.
* Collaborate with the Recruitment Solutions Leadership Team and the wider Novartis People and Organisation (Human Resources) community on continuous improvement of the Recruitment Solutions function.
Essential Requirements
* Proven extensive experience leading diverse recruitment teams in a global environment including demonstrated success working within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
* Expertise in developing and executing innovative talent strategies.
* Demonstrated success in senior stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration.
* Deep understanding of recruitment solutions, workforce planning models, and market intelligence.
* Empowering leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.
* Experience working across diverse cultures and geographies.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience shaping recruitment strategy within life sciences research and development environments.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with artificial intelligence tools and analytics to enhance hiring outcomes.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Benefits and Rewards
Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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