Global Executive Talent Scout- Enabling

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • $120,397 - $180,595 • Hybrid

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Talent Scout to support the Enabling Functions of its business as part of a global Talent Acquisition team. The role develops strategic senior talent pools aligned with business goals and works with business and HR leaders to create internal and external talent search strategies. The position reports to the Global Talent Scout & Capability Lead. It is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with hybrid working averaging at least three days per week in the office; internal candidates located in the UK may also be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5–8+ years of experience in executive search, talent scouting, senior talent acquisition, or related HR roles within complex, matrixed environments.
• Proven delivery of diverse, high-quality talent pipelines and hiring outcomes.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and HR stakeholders, with strong influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with talent sourcing technologies, ATS/CRM platforms (e.g., Eightfold, Workday), and digital scouting tools.
• Experience managing external search partners and talent intelligence vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, ideally in a global matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of talent markets and capability areas relevant to AstraZeneca's business priorities.
• Experience applying external talent intelligence to workforce planning, succession, and talent development.
• Multilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic talent advisor to business and HR leaders, translating business needs into talent strategies informed by talent intelligence, market insights, and external benchmarking.
• Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through proactive scouting, market mapping, talent pooling, and long-term relationship building aligned to business priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to align on succession priorities, assessment criteria, and talent decisions.
• Deliver executive-ready talent intelligence and market insights to inform workforce planning, succession discussions, and strategic talent investments.
• Use digital sourcing technologies, AI-assisted tools, and external partners to deliver high-quality talent outcomes while ensuring an inclusive and exceptional candidate experience.

Benefits

• Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
• Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
• Health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Flexible working arrangements alongside the office attendance expectation.
• An inclusive culture committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior