Principal Talent Acquisition Partner

Bristol Myers Squibb

2d • $145,270 - $176,027 • Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Talent Acquisition Partner at BMS, you'll play a critical role in executing advanced recruiting strategies for RayzeBio Research and Development, with a footprint primarily based in San Diego, to identify and attract the right talent to help us transform patients' lives. This role combines technology, data-driven recruiting, and human-centric approaches to deliver excellent experiences for candidates and stakeholders. While contributing to strategic goals, this position focuses on implementing predefined strategies, operational plans, and participating in projects led by higher-level leadership. You'll support our values of Wellbeing, Resiliency, Agility, and Change Readiness.

Requirements

• Strong full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech environment.
• Strong understanding of multiple functional RBU areas both internally and externally.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities across a global organization.
• Competence in AI tools, data analytics, and predictive hiring technologies with an ability to adapt quickly to emerging trends.
• Proven ability to work independently while supporting broader strategic goals and contributing to process enhancements.
• BA/BS degree.
• 7+ years of successful recruiting experience, with strong emphasis in research and development, including full life cycle recruiting work.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment with evolving priorities both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI tools and data analytics to enhance recruiting strategies while aligning with organizational hiring goals.
• Participate in the operational use of dashboards and tools to monitor metrics like time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, sharing insights with leaders where applicable.
• Contribute to projects focused on AI and predictive analytics adoption, ensuring technology solutions improve candidate and hiring manager experiences.
• Cultivate meaningful and inclusive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders by combining technology with a personal touch.
• Participate in cross-functional efforts to integrate people-centric principles into recruitment activities and employee engagement, contributing insights and providing support.
• Enhance hiring managers' understanding of digital tools and data-driven solutions to ensure a resilient and agile workforce.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and actionable feedback to junior and new members of the Talent Acquisition team, supporting their development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Serve as a recruitment partner to mid- to senior-level business leaders, translating organizational goals into actionable talent acquisition plans.
• Execute operational plans and established strategies while supporting the implementation of initiatives led by senior talent leaders.
• Stay informed on market trends, industry innovations, and tools to propose actionable improvements, ensuring BMS remains competitive.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to support cohesive TA processes and outcomes, contributing to workforce planning efforts.
• Key contributor to strategic talent acquisition projects and process optimization efforts.
• Partner with the Total Rewards team to understand compensation structure and develop offers in line with that structure, tailored to attract top talent.
• Strategically engage and collaborate with matrix partners including branding, marketing, and talent sourcing teams to develop comprehensive recruitment initiatives that position the organization as an employer of choice and attract top talent.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence others to accomplish goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off
• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
• Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

What This Job Offers

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