Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Manager

Industry: Clinical Research Organization (CRO) / Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals

Location: Ahmedabad , Gujarat

Department: Human Resources

Position Overview:

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead end-to-end recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent across clinical, scientific, operational, and corporate functions within the CRO domain. The incumbent will play a key role in building a robust talent pipeline, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience, and partnering closely with business leaders to meet strategic hiring objectives in a highly competitive life sciences market.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals and CRO industry standards.
• Partner with business leaders and department heads to forecast staffing needs and workforce planning.
• Drive proactive talent mapping and pipeline creation for niche roles in clinical research, regulatory affairs, data management, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and project management.

End-to-End Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Utilize multiple sourcing channels — job portals, professional networks, social media, referrals, and headhunting — to attract high-caliber talent.
• Ensure timely and efficient hiring processes while maintaining compliance with GCP, ICH, and regulatory guidelines.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the CRO and life sciences sector.
• Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, job fairs, and campus drives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, preferably within a CRO, Pharmaceutical, or Biotech organization.
• Proven experience in hiring for scientific and technical positions such as Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Biostatistics, and Regulatory Affairs.