Head (m/f/x) of Global Experienced Hire and Early Career Talent Acquisition

<p></p> <p> </p> <h2><b>Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients. </b></h2> <p> </p> <p>With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.</p> <p>In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.</p> <p>In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.</p> <p>Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.</p> <p> </p> <p><b> </b></p> <p><span>For our headquarters in Munich we are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position:</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span><strong>Head (m/f/x) of Global Experienced Hire &amp; Early Career Talent Acquisition Responsibilities</strong></span></h2> <p> </p> <h2><span><strong>The Position:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span>Leads the global design and implementation of experienced (below VP) and early career hiring strategies and designs policies, practices, and programs in accordance with our People philosophy</span></li> <li><span>Acts as a Global Business Unit Talent Acquisition Lead responsible for bridging strategic workforce planning and operational execution for assigned global business unit and/or function(s)</span></li> <li><span>Lead a team of Global Business Unit Talent Acquisition Leads</span></li> <li><span>Provides oversight and direction to the Heads of Regional Talent Acquisition to ensure global consistency where possible</span></li> <li><span>Participates in the Talent Acquisition global leadership team and acts as a key advisor to Global HR Leadership Team on experienced hire and early career matters</span></li> <li><span>Scope of role includes DSE, DSI, and DSJ, and may include other regions/management units as needed to reflect changes to the business model</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><span>Roles and Responsibilities:</span></h2> <p><span><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span>As a member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team, contribute to the development of the Global Talent Acquisition strategy, policies and processes and define the experienced hire and early career hiring strategy that underpins this</span></li> <li><span>Lead Global Business Unit TA Leads supporting them in achieving their goals, creating a positive work environment, encouraging motivation and performance, developing their skills and managing conflict</span></li> <li><span>Design and implement recruiter capability building programs, including advanced talent identification strategies, candidate engagement techniques, data-driven decision making, and inclusive hiring practices.</span></li> <li><span>Provide guidance and direction to Heads of Regional TA and the wider Experienced Hire and Early Career team members, driving consistency across processes, programs and regions</span></li> <li><span>Allocate and manage the budget and human resources in the Global Experience Hire &amp; Early Careers TA team</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Program Development and Standardization</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span>Establish and standardize experienced hire and early career recruiting, interviewing and hiring policies, tools and practices to provide a globally-consistent experience, adapted to business needs and local regulations (e.g. intake forms, interview guides, recruiter playbooks)</span></li> <li><span>Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, competencies, and selection criteria</span></li> <li><span>Lead the development of globally-consistent early career programs such as internships, fellowships, and trainees, adapted to regional and business needs, to ensure a strong pipeline of early career talent</span></li> <li><span>Define the global experienced hire and early career TA operating model including processes, tools, standards and the use of outsourcing, as needed</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Operational Oversight and Coordination</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span>Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience, from application to pre-hire onboarding.</span></li> <li><span>Oversee and coordinate cross-regional recruiting efforts or recruitment for global senior positions (below VP level)</span></li> <li><span>Lead global talent acquisition projects and improved ways of working for both Experienced Hire and Early Career Talent Acquisition</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Stakeholder Engage