Senior Manager, Executive Recruiting

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

7d•$134,615 - $201,250

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Executive Recruiting uses executive search expertise, talent intelligence, and market insights to identify, attract, assess, and hire leadership talent across Otsuka. Reporting to the Director, Executive Recruiting, this experienced recruiter manages executive searches, builds pipelines, and delivers recruiting outcomes for Senior Director-level and above positions. The role works closely with business and HR leaders, supplying talent market insights and candidate pipeline information to support workforce and talent planning, monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and talent availability, and executing executive search processes that support organizational growth and leadership capabilities. The role also supports recruitment for Associate through Director-level positions as needed, with responsibility for a positive candidate experience and alignment with organizational talent acquisition strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 8 years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, and full-cycle recruiting, including recruiting Senior Director-level and above leadership talent.
Experience recruiting in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, or related industries.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical functions, drug development, regulatory environments, and industry talent landscapes.
Demonstrated success identifying, engaging, and influencing passive executive-level candidates.
Experience conducting talent mapping, succession-focused pipeline development, and executive market research.
Proficiency with ATS/TMS platforms such as Workday or similar systems.
Experience using sourcing and talent intelligence tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut, or similar technologies.
Strong executive presence and excellent communication, relationship-building, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence senior leaders and manage highly confidential searches.
Data-driven approach to recruiting strategy, market intelligence, and decision-making.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple complex executive searches simultaneously.
Commitment to strategic hiring outcomes, exceptional candidate experiences, and diverse leadership talent pipelines.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience partnering with external executive search firms and talent intelligence providers preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with sourcing and recruitment partners and hiring managers to develop consultative sourcing strategies using current technologies and AI.
Conduct talent mapping, build candidate pipelines, and use sourcing tools and networks to identify strong talent.
Engage, assess, and nurture relationships with qualified candidates while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Support full-cycle recruiting from sourcing and screening through interview coordination, offer support, and onboarding.
Provide recruiting support for Associate through Director-level positions as needed.
Build effective working relationships with business leaders and provide market insights, hiring updates, recruiting insights, and talent market information.
Source Senior Director-level and above executive talent for scientific, clinical, technical, commercial, and pharmaceutical sales roles.
Analyze labor market trends, competitor activity, compensation data, and talent availability to inform hiring decisions.
Manage multiple complex executive searches and support strategic hiring outcomes and diverse leadership talent pipelines.