Talent Acquisition Leader, PO&T

About This Role:
In the dynamic role of Talent Acquisition Leader, Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology (PO&T), you will be at the forefront of shaping and driving the Talent Acquisition strategy across PO&T. Reporting to the Head, Global Talent Acquisition Business Partners & Executive Search, this strategic position is pivotal in advancing our ability to attract, assess, and hire top global talent. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR executives, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives and market dynamics. Operating at an enterprise scale, you will drive innovation, strengthen Talent Acquisition capabilities, and ensure efficient, compliant recruitment across PO&T. This role is essential in enabling talent strategies that support pharmaceutical operations, manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and technical development, ultimately enhancing Biogen's global operations and patient supply.

What You'll Do:

• Define and drive Talent Acquisition strategy for PO&T, aligning with enterprise priorities and business growth.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior PO&T executives and HR leaders, influencing workforce strategy and hiring priorities.
• Own and lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition delivery for complex operational builds and business-critical initiatives.
• Lead a multi-layered Talent Acquisition organization comprising FTEs and outsourced partners.
• Drive enterprise workforce planning and talent strategy execution, aligning business needs with talent supply.
• Align and influence cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless and compliant hiring processes.
• Define and lead external talent partnership strategies, ensuring high-quality delivery and cost efficiency.
• Champion and elevate the employer brand and candidate experience across all global touchpoints.
• Partner with TA Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated TA service models and drive global capability building.
• Drive adoption and optimization of TA technologies and tools for enhanced recruiter effectiveness.
• Shape and evolve the Talent Acquisition operating model for PO&T, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement.
• Act as a senior leader within Global Talent Acquisition, contributing to enterprise-wide strategy and transformation efforts.

Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker who thrives in a complex, global environment. Your ability to influence and build trusted relationships with executives sets you apart. You approach challenges with a data-driven mindset, leveraging insights to inform decision-making and foster a quantitative culture. Your communication skills are outstanding, enabling you to engage and influence at all levels. You are passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement in talent acquisition, and you are committed to delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience within a global, matrixed organization.
• Extensive experience at a senior leadership level with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• 8+ years of people leadership experience managing large, multi-region or global teams.
• Proven success in leading complex, large-scale Talent Acquisition functions.
• Ability to translate business strategy into talent strategies and scalable hiring models.
• Significant experience in sourcing, branding, and talent attraction strategies.
• Outstanding communication skills and strong analytical capability.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally; expected travel approximately 15%.

Preferred Skills:

• Pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a related field preferred.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, or technical development.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $186,000.00-$255,750.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.