Team Lead – Talent Advisory – IPDO & Biologics

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic incumbent to join the Talent Acquisition team. This role will be responsible for not only managing the end-to-end talent acquisition process but also for leading and mentoring a team of Talent Advisors, ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivering high-quality hiring outcomes. The role involves close collaboration with hiring managers, strong stakeholder engagement and driving an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end hiring for RnD (IPDO & Biologics) work closely with hiring managers to understand needs and plan hiring.
• Partner with Scouting team and Operations team to ensure delivery against agreed timelines.
• Track and focus on key hiring metrics as defined in the scorecard drive accountability for outcomes.
• Use data (hiring demand, attrition, gaps) to provide insights and improve hiring decisions.
• Do market mapping and build strong market intelligence on talent availability, competitor landscape, and salary benchmarks.
• Work with hiring managers to clearly define roles to attract the right candidates.
• Ensure positions are closed on time with quality candidates and within SLA.
• Drive internal hiring through IJP and internal talent pools.
• Set regular cadence with business leaders publish hiring status and provide insights.
• Drive periodic reviews with P&O and business teams to track progress and resolve challenges.
• Handle offer discussions and negotiations, ensuring internal parity and market alignment.
• Ensure all hiring processes, systems, and documentation are followed properly.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, candidates, and partners.
• Take up special projects in collaboration with HR Direct and CoE teams to improve hiring effectiveness and candidate experience.

Educational qualification: MBA/bachelor's degree in management (Preferably Human Resources Management)

Minimum work Experience: 12 + plus years of HR experience, primarily in end to end Talent Acquisition.

Skills & attributes:

Technical Skills
. Knowledge about pharma industry
. Trends in Pharma generics- Talent, Recruitment trends, etc.
. Well-honed sourcing and interviewing skills.
. Ability to understand the business needs and adapt hiring approach to meet the expectations of hiring managers.
. Data Analytical Skills
. Talent planning, acquisition and grooming.
. A good understanding of the early career hiring landscape.

Behavioral Skills
. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
. Collaborative Skill sets and result oriented.
. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
. Excellent Time Management and organization skills
. Excellent Negotiation Skills.