Global Talent Scout

**Introduction to Role**:
Are you ready to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and make a real impact on patients' lives? We are looking for a Global Talent Scout (GTS) - Commercial to join our Talent Acquisition team at AstraZeneca. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day.

The GTS is a member of AstraZeneca's industry leading talent scouting team, reporting to the Global Talent Scout & Capability Lead. With a solid background in executive search, the GTS will develop strategic senior talent pools aligned with business goals. This role involves collaboration with business and HR leaders to devise both internal and external talent search strategies.

**Accountabilities**:

- Serves as a strategic advisor for talent to business leaders.
- Collaborates with HR to develop and execute talent and people strategies, focusing on talent pipelining.
- Designs and implements a long-term external talent sourcing strategy.
- Builds and converts external talent pipelines for critical roles into successful hires.
- Partners with stakeholders to understand talent needs and identify gaps for pipeline expansion.
- Forecasts global talent needs for critical areas over a 1-3 year period.
- Develops networks to maintain active talent pipelines for critical areas.
- Shares talent insights across the business for global engagement.
- Aligns external scouting with internal talent practices to ensure objective benchmarking.
- Networks at global events to connect with and assess talent for current and future business needs.
- Facilitates high-level discussions on external talent across business units.
- Oversees external succession planning for SET members and works to meet succession goals.

**Essential Skills/Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 10 years’ relevant Talent Acquisition experience.
- Significant experience in internal talent scouting or executive search, specifically in pharma/biotech sectors.
- Expertise in specific Therapy or Capability Areas within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Adaptability within fast-paced and dynamic environments.
- Established network within relevant Therapy or Capability Areas.
- Strong understanding of the business and pharmaceutical industry.

**Desirable Skills/Experience**:

- Multilingual skills.
- Proficient in digital talent sourcing and management tools.
- Understanding of drug development and commercialization.

**WHY JOIN US?**

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

**SO, WHAT’S NEXT?**

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