Global Talent Scout

**Exciting Opportunity: Global Talent Scout (GTS) - Commercial at AstraZeneca**

Are you ready to bring your entrepreneurial spirit to the forefront and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients? AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Talent Scout (GTS) to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team. This is your chance to be part of a global team dedicated to empowering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.

As a member of AstraZeneca's esteemed talent scouting team, the GTS will report to the Global Talent Scout & Capability Lead and play a pivotal role in developing strategic senior talent pools aligned with our business goals. This role involves collaborating with business and HR leaders to devise internal and external talent search strategies, making a lasting impact on AstraZeneca's talent acquisition efforts.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Acting as a strategic advisor for talent to business leaders and collaborating with HR to develop and execute talent and people strategies.
- Designing and implementing a long-term external talent sourcing strategy, building and converting external talent pipelines for critical roles into successful hires.
- Forecasting global talent needs for critical areas over a 1-3 year period and developing networks to maintain active talent pipelines.
- Sharing talent insights across the business for global engagement and aligning external scouting with internal talent practices to ensure objective benchmarking.
- Facilitating high-level discussions on external talent across business units and overseeing external succession planning for SET members.

**What We're Looking For**:

- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, along with 10 years’ relevant Talent Acquisition experience.
- Significant experience in internal talent scouting or executive search, specifically in pharma/biotech sectors, with expertise in specific Therapy or Capability Areas within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Adaptability within fast-paced and dynamic environments, an established network within relevant Therapy or Capability Areas, and a strong understanding of the business and pharmaceutical industry.

**Desirable Skills/Experience**:
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing talent acquisition in the pharmaceutical industry, we want to hear from you Join us at AstraZeneca and let's make a real difference in the lives of patients around the world.

**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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