Sr Director, Talent Acquisition - RTP Based

Sr Director, Talent Acquisition - RTP Based

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.  

Every day we perform better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. We bring a wide range of talented experts together across a wide range of business-critical services that support our business. Every role within Corporate is vital to furthering our vision of Shortening the Distance from Lab to Life®.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know.

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people. 
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong. 

Job Responsibilities

Position Summary

Sr. Director – Executive Director, Executive Search & SG&A Talent Acquisition

Location: Raleigh, NC

Reports to: SVP, Talent Acquisition

The Director of Executive Search & SG&A Talent Acquisition will lead a portfolio that spans executive search and enterprise-wide SG&A hiring. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution. The director will establish a differentiated brand presence in key global talent hubs, particularly in AI and technology talent markets, while driving excellence in executive-level recruiting. They will partner with the SVP of Talent Acquisition to align SG&A and executive search strategies with enterprise priorities, and will act with the presence and gravitas to represent the company’s leadership in high-stakes executive interactions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Alignment

• Partner with the SVP of Talent Acquisition to align enterprise SG&A and executive search strategies with business growth, client delivery, and transformation objectives.
• Build a strong global brand presence for our SG&A and executive hiring efforts in priority markets, especially AI and talent hubs that are distinctive to our enterprise brand.
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and market dynamics impacting SG&A and executive talent needs.

Executive Search

• Lead executive search engagements for senior-level appointments across the Syneos Clinical Business and SG&A Functions.
• Provide trusted counsel to the management team on talent market insights, candidate quality, and executive succession pipelines.
• Personally engage with, assess, and close senior candidates with the executive presence to represent the company’s leadership team credibly.
• Build and maintain a strong internal network with Clinical and S&GA executives to ensure alignment with company strategy, foster collaboration, and gain a deep understanding of business needs and role expectations.
• Develop and leverage external relationships with executive search firms to access market insights, competitive intelligence, and top-tier talent not actively in the market.
• Stay closely attuned to the CRO executive talent landscape to anticipate shifts, identify emerging leaders, and proactively address future talent needs. 

SG&A Recruiting Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end SG&A recruiting delivery, ensuring timely fulfillment of roles across corporate functions (Finance, HR, Legal, IT, etc.).
• Drive consistency, quality, and scalability in SG&A recruitment processes and standards across geographies.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to monitor hiring performance, talent pipeline strength, and business impact.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of recruiters, fostering professional development and engagement.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across the TA function.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including direct executive search and SG&