Talent Acquisition Specialist

Desired Skills: MS Office Suite,Talent Acquisition,Executive search,Talent Attraction,Strategic Sourcing,Biotechnology

The Role

PE Global are recruiting for a Talent Attraction Specialist (R&D) for our pharmaceutical client based in Dublin CC. This is an initial 12 -month contract role. Hybrid working options.

Job Responsibilities

• Build a high-quality, agile and business-aligned sourcing strategy
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies aligned to the priorities and workforce plans of R&D business units
• Maintain close alignment with scientific and technical hiring needs across R&D functions
• Translate workforce planning priorities into proactive talent attraction campaigns, talent pools, and succession pipelines
• Anticipate evolving capability requirements and future talent demands across key R&D disciplines
• Align sourcing priorities and delivery approaches with R&D workforce plans and business objectives
• Use data, market intelligence, and talent insights to identify critical talent segments and sourcing priorities
• Build and maintain deep pipelines of external talent across scientific, clinical, digital, data, AI, and innovation-related disciplines
• Deliver high-quality longlists and shortlists through direct sourcing, market mapping, talent engagement, and networking activities.
• Drive a data-led approach to sourcing prioritisation, pipeline management, and talent attraction effectiveness
• Leverage talent intelligence platforms, AI-enabled sourcing tools, competitor analysis, and labor market insights to optimise hiring outcomes
• Monitor and report on sourcing performance, pipeline quality, diversity outcomes, and market trends

Educations & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, Talent Attraction, or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or other highly specialised industries
• Demonstrated success building proactive pipelines for scientific, clinical, technical, digital, or business-critical roles
• Experience conducting market mapping and talent landscape analysis
• Strong capability in using data and talent insights to influence sourcing strategies and hiring outcomes
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and navigating complex, matrixed organisations
• Familiarity with AI-enabled sourcing tools, CRM platforms, talent intelligence solutions, and advanced search methodologies
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Passion for connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that accelerate scientific innovation and improve patient outcomes

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to aisling.oleary@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland****