Associate Director, Talent Acquisition Business Partner - R&D Job at Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Princeton, NJ

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  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical
  • Princeton, NJ

Job Description

The   R esearch & Development (R&D)  Talent Acquisition Business Partner (TABP) is a strategic advisor and thought   partner   within the Talent Acquisition function   to the R&D business , responsible for aligning recruitment strategies with business goals and driving measurable talent outcomes. This role goes beyond traditional recruiting   and sourcing   by integrating labor market insights, stakeholder consultation, and process innovation to deliver high-impact talent solutions. The TABP partners closely   with in   HR and business leaders to proactively shape hiring strategies, enhance candidate experiences, and   optimize   operational efficiency across the recruitment lifecycle.   This role is ideal for a seasoned talent acquisition professional who thrives in a consultative, data-informed, and   innovation -driven environment.  

  • Leverage data-driven insights to inform and sharpen sourcing strategies. This includes continuously   monitoring   market dynamics such as competitor hiring activity, organizing candidate intelligence around personas, and   identifying   diverse talent pools.  

  • Build and foster relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders, understanding business   objectives   to appropriately build and tailor recruitment strategies to   evolving   business needs.  

  • Define sourcing strategies based on labor market analysis rather than anecdotal experience, enabling proactive talent planning and competitive positioning.  

  • Directly address top recruiting challenges by aligning sourcing efforts with business needs and talent availability.  

  • Engage prospects and candidates through personalized, career-focused conversations.  

  • Tailor outreach based on candidate profiles and their level of engagement, frame opportunities around individual career aspirations, and   demonstrate   how their skills can translate into various roles.  

  • Maintaining ongoing relationships with high-potential talent, even outside of active requisitions, is key to building a healthy pipeline.  

  • Foster trust, enhance candidate experience, and increase conversion rates in a competitive talent market.  

  • Partner with HR Business Partners,   Compensation   and key internal stakeholders to understand and drive competitive offers for candidates.  

  • Leverage experience to drive optimization in   recruiting workflows, enhance technology adoption, and improve stakeholder satisfaction.  

  • Identify   opportunities to free up   talent acquisition   team capacity, recommend process improvements   and technology enhancements ,   refine candidate experience,   and scale best practices across the organization.  

  • As needed, l ead special projects within Talent Acquisition that will elevate   the employee   experience.  

Qualifications  

  • Bachelor’s degree  

  • Minimum of  7  years of full lifecycle recruitment experience.  

  • At least 5 years of experience within a corporate talent acquisition team (in-house, RPO, or contract).  

  • Experience in pharmaceutical   or biotechnology industry   preferred ;   experience supporting R&D client groups highly   preferred  

  • Experience   utilizing   Applicant Tracking Systems   in a recruiting capacity  

  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic talent initiatives  

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

  • Strategic Acumen : Ability to align talent strategies with business   objectives   and communicate the value of talent to leadership.  

  • Consultative Expertise : Skilled in   facilitating   strategic conversations, setting expectations, and guiding hiring managers through complex decisions.  

  • Market Intelligence : Proficient in labor market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and   identifying   diverse talent pools.  

  • Candidate Engagement : Experience in tailoring outreach, coaching candidates, and   maintaining   long-term   prospect   relationships.  

  • Process Optimization : Ability to   identify   bottlenecks, recommend technology enhancements, and scale best practices across teams.  

  • Communication Excellence : Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on transparency, empathy, and influence.  

  • Compliance & Integrity : Knowledge of OFCCP and other regulatory frameworks; commitment to ethical recruiting practices.  

  • Innovation Orientation : Comfortable with change, continuous improvement, and   leveraging   emerging tools and trends.  

 

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