Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner - Contract

Chiesi Group • Boston, MA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Chiesi is seeking a highly motivated, proactive contract Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with a strong pharmaceutical industry network. The position is the primary Talent Acquisition Partner for scientific roles in the United States, including research and development, clinical development, and medical roles. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, the role develops and executes talent strategies aligned with business objectives and advises business leaders on hiring needs, market conditions, workforce planning, and recruiting practices.

This role combines strategic partnership, workforce planning, talent acquisition expertise, and operational execution. It is offered as a six-month contract, with potential for extension and/or conversion to full-time based on business needs and the successful candidate’s performance and fit. 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, including medical, research and development, clinical development, and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic Talent Acquisition Partner, influence hiring decisions, and advise business leaders on workforce planning, talent strategies, and market trends.
• Success proactively building talent pipelines 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 when addressing complex hiring challenges.
• Experience using labor market intelligence, talent analytics, and recruiting metrics to guide hiring strategies and business decisions.
• Strong understanding of talent markets 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 and promote a high-quality candidate experience while ensuring 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 align recruiting strategies with organizational priorities and growth objectives.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and follow ethical recruiting practices.
• Support contingent workforce strategy and oversee contractor and consultant recruitment and onboarding, including vendor coordination and related administrative processes.
• Coach and train hiring managers on interviewing, selection practices, talent market trends, and effective hiring strategies.
• Maintain talent pipelines and use ATS and CRM systems to cultivate prospective candidate relationships and maintain data integrity.
• Maintain accurate requisition and candidate-status records and track recruiting 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 address talent challenges.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines and communities for critical roles.
• Partner with Corporate Communications, Talent Marketing, and Global Talent Acquisition to strengthen the employer brand and build diverse talent pipelines.
• Lead or contribute to talent acquisition initiatives, including recruitment 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.
• Access to resources and training to support development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior