Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner - Contract

Chiesi Farmaceutici • Cary, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

Chiesi is seeking a highly motivated, proactive contract Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with a strong pharmaceutical-industry network. This person will be the primary Talent Acquisition Partner for U.S. scientific roles across research and development, clinical development, and medical functions. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, the role develops and executes talent strategies aligned with business objectives and serves as a consultative advisor to business leaders. The position is offered as a six-month contract, with potential extension or full-time conversion based on business needs and the successful candidate’s performance and fit.

The partner leads full-cycle recruitment and candidate assessment, advises leaders on talent availability, market conditions, organizational needs, compensation considerations, and recruiting practices, and works with business leaders and HR on workforce planning. The role also supports contingent workforce recruitment and onboarding, coaches hiring managers, maintains pipelines and recruiting-system data, monitors hiring metrics, and uses market intelligence and analytics to inform hiring strategy. Additional work includes employer branding and diversity recruitment, talent acquisition programs, and process improvements.

Preference is given to candidates in Cary, North Carolina, or Boston, Massachusetts. East Coast remote candidates will also be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent Talent Acquisition experience.
• At least 7 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, with demonstrated success recruiting mid-to-senior-level scientific talent in medical, research and development, clinical development, and quality.
• Proven ability to act as a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner, influence hiring decisions, and advise business leaders on workforce planning, talent strategies, and market trends.
• Demonstrated success building talent pipelines proactively and engaging passive candidates in highly competitive talent markets.
• Strong executive presence and consultative skills, including the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders while building trusted-advisor relationships.
• Grit, tenacity, and a solution-oriented mindset for complex hiring challenges, with the ability to adapt strategies to secure high-quality talent.
• Experience using labor-market intelligence, talent analytics, and recruiting metrics to guide hiring strategies and business decisions.
• Strong understanding of talent-market dynamics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries.
• Exceptional sourcing, networking, relationship-building, and candidate-engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex searches and multiple priorities with urgency, accountability, quality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, talent CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success filling pharmaceutical-industry positions supporting rare disease, critical care, and/or neonatology therapeutic areas.
• Experience working with a global pharmaceutical company.
• Experience with SuccessFactors and/or SmartRecruiters.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment, candidate experience, timely stakeholder decisions, interview feedback, and hiring outcomes.
• Lead candidate assessment and selection, providing data-driven recommendations that balance technical capability, leadership potential, and organizational fit.
• Advise hiring managers and senior leaders on talent availability, market conditions, organizational needs, compensation considerations, and recruiting best practices; influence hiring decisions.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to anticipate workforce needs, identify talent gaps, and develop recruiting strategies aligned with organizational priorities and growth objectives.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, maintaining ethical recruiting practices.
• Support contingent labor strategy and oversee recruitment and onboarding for contractors and consultants, including vendor coordination and related administrative processes.
• Coach and train hiring managers on interviewing, selection practices, talent-market trends, and hiring strategies.
• Maintain talent pipelines and use ATS and CRM systems to cultivate prospective-candidate relationships and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain accurate requisition and candidate records and track KPIs, including time to fill, offer acceptance rate, and start-date accuracy.
• Use labor-market insights, competitive intelligence, and recruiting metrics to inform hiring strategies and decision-making and address talent challenges.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies, attract top talent, and build talent pipelines and communities for critical roles.
• Partner with Corporate Communications, Talent Marketing, and Global TA to strengthen employer branding, build diverse talent pipelines, and position Chiesi as an employer of choice.
• Lead or contribute to talent acquisition initiatives, including recruiting technology enhancements, referral programs, employment branding, and process improvements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Relocation support.
• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses and benefits benchmarked against the external market.
• Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.
• Tax assistance services for foreign colleagues.
• Development resources and training.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior