Recruitment Solutions, Global Head of Research and Development

Novartis

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision and innovative mindset will shape the future of recruitment for Research & Development at Novartis. As the Global Head of Recruitment Solutions (RS) R&D, you will provide strategic leadership of the global recruitment business partnering function, inspire and empower a high-performing team, drive transformative recruitment strategies, and set new standards for excellence globally. Your ability to lead with purpose and embrace forward-thinking solutions will directly impact our mission to attract and retain the best talent worldwide.

Requirements

• Proven extensive experience leading diverse recruitment teams in a global environment including demonstrated success working within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Expertise in developing and executing innovative talent strategies
• Demonstrated success in senior stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Deep understanding of recruitment solutions, workforce planning models, and market intelligence
• Empowering leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and team development
• Experience working across diverse cultures and geographies

Nice To Haves

• Experience shaping recruitment strategy within life sciences research and development environments
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with artificial intelligence tools and analytics to enhance hiring outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a global Recruitment Business Partner team to achieve excellence.
• Translate business growth plans into innovative talent strategies and workforce planning.
• Drive recruitment strategies that align with people and culture priorities across all regions.
• Oversee global talent mapping, labor market research, and competitive benchmarking.
• Provide expert guidance to business leaders by closely monitoring and analyzing current hiring trends within the market.
• Deliver comprehensive and actionable talent intelligence that supports informed decision-making for workforce planning and recruitment strategies.
• Partner with Recruitment Experience team, providing strategic support and co-ordination to optimize candidate experience and hiring outcomes for high volume roles
• Collaborate with Recruitment Marketing, Employer Branding, and Talent Attraction teams to design and implement targeted recruitment campaigns and outreach strategies.
• Ensure operational excellence and high-quality outcomes throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment Solutions Leadership Team and the wider Novartis People and Organisation (Human Resources) community on continuous improvement of the Recruitment Solutions function

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees