About the Job
Greetings!
We are pleased to announce a senior leadership opportunity within our Talent Acquisition function at Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., a leading organization in the medical devices industry.
About the Role
Job Title: Senior Manager Talent Acquisition (HR)
Company: Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
Experience: 12+ years (with significant leadership exposure)
Location: Andheri East, Mumbai
Work Model: Work from Office
Work Days: Monday to Saturday
This is a strategic people-manager role responsible for leading end-to-end talent acquisition, with a strong focus on sales hiring across Medical Devices / Pharma / Healthcare domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Talent Acquisition professionals, driving performance, capability building, and delivery excellence.
- Own end-to-end recruitment strategy for sales, commercial, and business-critical roles within the Medical Devices / Pharma / Healthcare ecosystem.
- Drive high-volume and niche sales hiring, ensuring speed, quality, and business alignment.
- Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline by anticipating current and future manpower needs in collaboration with business leaders.
- Partner closely with Sales Leadership, Business Heads, and HR stakeholders to understand workforce plans and hiring priorities.
- Oversee interview and selection processes, including screening, assessments, panel coordination, and final evaluations.
- Ensure effective utilization of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for candidate tracking, reporting, and compliance.
- Guide the creation of role-specific job descriptions, competency frameworks, and interview questions, enabling hiring managers to make informed decisions.
- Track recruitment metrics, analyze data, and present insights-driven reports to identify gaps and continuously improve hiring effectiveness.
- Drive process improvements, employer branding initiatives, and best practices in talent acquisition.
Qualifications & Experience
- 12+ years of proven experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant people management responsibility.
- Mandatory domain exposure to Medical Devices, Pharma, or Healthcare, with hands-on experience in sales hiring (ASM, RSM, ZSM, Product, and Commercial roles).
- Demonstrated experience in high-volume and fast-paced hiring environments, including exclusive TA ownership.
- Strong understanding of organizational structures and role differentiation across sales, marketing, and support functions.
- Expertise in sourcing through job portals, social media, professional networks, and referrals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrates maturity, humility, strong judgment, and business acumen.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a strategic TA partner, not just an execution-focused recruiter.
Pay Range & Compensation
Competitive and commensurate with experience (details to be discussed during the interview process).
Equal Opportunity Statement
Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.
