Executive Recruiter

Catalent•Madison, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catalent is seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to join our expanding Talent Acquisition organization. In this role, you will lead full‑cycle recruitment for Director‑level and above positions across our global network, helping shape the leadership talent that drives Catalent’s mission of delivering hundreds of life‑enhancing medicines to patients worldwide. As part of Catalent’s HR community, you will partner closely with senior executives, influence hiring strategies, and contribute to enterprise‑wide initiatives that elevate our talent acquisition capabilities. This is an opportunity to play a visible, strategic role in a fast‑growing, mission‑driven organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
8+ years of recruiting experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.
5+ years of executive level recruiting experience (agency, in-house executive search, or hybrid).
Proven ability to partner with and coach senior executives (VP, SVP, President, C Suite) on market insights, talent trends, competitive intelligence, and compensation.
Demonstrated success building and executing advanced sourcing strategies, including passive talent engagement, market mapping, Boolean search, and pipeline development.
Track record of managing confidential executive searches end to end.
Strong proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems; Workday and Phenom experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology recruitment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with HR leaders and executive hiring managers to define staffing strategies, clarify role requirements, align on compensation, and ensure job descriptions and behavioral profiles are current and accurate.
Manage the full lifecycle of executive requisitions—from approval through successful close—while maintaining transparency and momentum throughout the process.
Design and execute recruitment strategies and programs that strengthen Catalent’s leadership pipeline and reinforce our employer brand.
Source and engage active candidates through databases, postings, internal systems, and employee referrals.
Proactively identify and cultivate passive talent through networking, market mapping, cold outreach, social media, and industry events.
Assess candidate motivators, provide consultative guidance, and influence decision making to ensure strong alignment between candidate expectations and organizational needs.
Other duties as assigned