Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Altasciences is a mid-size contract research organization with a unique focus on supporting drug development from lead candidate selection to proof of conceptWith over 25 years of industry experience, we provide preclinical and clinical solutions to an international customer base of biopharmaceutical companiesOur full-service offering in this critical stage of drug development includes program management, preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology services, manufacturing and analytical services, medical writing, biostatistics, data management, and bioanalysis services tailored to specific research requirementsAltasciences has facilities in montreal, qc; kansas city, ks, seattle, wa and philadelphia, pa.
Our team is made up of over 1,300 professionals from the medical and scientific fields who work together to achieve a common goal: to contribute to the advancement of life sciencesBring your talents and forward-thinking approach to altasciences and help us develop medicines for those who need them, faster.
The director, talent acquisition is accountable for leading all activities related to the talent acquisition segments in an increasingly complex and competitive labor marketThe director leads a dynamic and talented team, across canada and the united states, with a focus on developing and executing recruitment strategies to proactively source and recruits top talent for the organization.
Main responsibilities
Strategic talent acquisition:
Design a centralized organizational structure for the talent acquisition function with the goal of achieving profitable and efficient results for the entire company.
Design and implement talent acquisition strategies to source, attract, hire and/or redeploy talent to meet the operational needs of our internal clients.
Optimize and implement structured processes for interviews, candidate evaluations, follow-up of job offers, negotiations, etc.
Establish workforce planning in collaboration with managers through proper understanding of current and future needs.
Act as a subject matter expert with regards to job postings, market conditions, competition and hiring trends.
Ensure ofccp compliance for the us and employment equity compliance within canada.
Monitor labor laws and implements changes necessary to keep processes compliant.
Establish partnerships and manage relationships with external agencies, suppliers or any other third party.
Manage the eor (employee or record) partnership for international recruitment and hiring.
Set up metrics and analyze data to identify strengths and opportunities across all recruitment-related activities.
Social media and employee branding:
Design staffing strategies including appropriate networks, advertising and the use of social media and manage the visibility campaign.
Implement employer branding activities online and offline.
Manage promotional material in accordance with the brand image and programs of the organization.
Enrich candidate sourcing through the recruitment process, online and social network sites (linkedin, facebook, etc.).
Determine & identify participation at career events, job fairs and networking events to attract the right candidates.
Develop and implement diversity recruitment through partnership with local non-profit organizations and government agencies.
Talent acquisition team leadership:
Manage and develop a team of high-performing talent acquisition professionals in an extremely fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
Mobilize the ta team, maintain a high level of engagement, set clear performance standards, and provide constructive feedback with the goal of moving the team forward.
Establish and monitor annual goals to assess ta effectiveness.
Complete the full recruiting cycle for senior recruiting mandates to support the team and stay connected to ongoing operations and processes.
Work closely with the hr team and hrbps to develop and deploy the hr strategy and implement initiatives such as employer branding, onboarding, employee engagement and talent management.
Desired profile
Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or another related field.
Minimum of10 years of professional experience in talent acquisition.
Demonstrable experience building and managing a talent acquisition function in a mid-size global organization.
Demonstrated experience in remote or multi-site team management.
Experience in international recruitment.
Language: english (spoken and written); french (an asset).
Proven strategic business partner, with an excellent sense of operations, as well as commercial activities and an appreciation for the interplay between the two.
Demonstrable ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to prepare and communicate clear and compelling messages to senior leadership.
Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
Experience using applicant tracking systems.
Executive presence and excellent interpersonal, oral and written and communication skills.
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive but able to recognize and support the organization’s priorities.
Altasciences is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.
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