Talent Acquisition Partner â International Hub

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Talent Acquisition Partner International Hub

About AstraZeneca:

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and collaborating to make the impossible a reality. We are passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to areas where we believe we can change the course of medicine and bring groundbreaking new ideas to life.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to support in the build of a new Hub in Dubai for our International Commercial business area.

Role Overview:

As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner you will focus on hiring senior talent for AstraZenecas International Commercial Hub based in Dubai. You will act as a true recruiting business partner and advisor managing the end-to-end recruitment journey. This involves creating proposing and executing our talent acquisition strategies to successfully hire senior and executive talent for our International Commercial business unit while embracing new transformative technologies to ensure exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences. This role is based in Dubai reporting into the Global TAq Deployment organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership:
  • Develop and execute Talent Acquisition strategies in collaboration with HR Business Partners Global Talent Acquisition Leads and Senior Business Leaders.
  • Participate in and lead hiring strategy meetings to design and agree on attraction assessment and hiring approaches.
• Talent Acquisition:
  • Build strong pipelines aligned with future skill needs leveraging data insights to inform sourcing and hiring strategies.
  • Manage the recruitment lifecycle including sourcing screening interviewing offer management and facilitating international relocation / global mobility for various roles across AstraZenecas UAE business units.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build authentic relationships with employees candidates and hiring managers providing expertise and guidance at every stage of the recruitment process.
  • Conduct educational sessions for hiring managers and teams to enhance cultural awareness recruitment processes and outcomes.
• Technology and Innovation:
  • Embrace and maximize the use of AI-driven technology and tools to enhance speed and equity in the recruitment process.
  • Participate in local or global projects to elevate talent attraction assessment and candidate experience.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in recruitment or HR.
• Significant experience in full lifecycle recruitment services across multiple countries.
• Expertise in driving talent attraction assessment and offer management.
• Impactful communicator demonstrating the abilityto influence senior stakeholders by understanding their people priorities.
• Proficiency in utilizing and optimizing ATS systems (e.g. Workday LinkedIn) and talent insight tools.
• Data-drivenusing insights to shape strategies and showcase successes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UAE employment regulations.

Desirable Requirements:

• Masters degree or relevant certifications.
• Experience recruiting within the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industries.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools.

Why Join AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca youll have the opportunity to make a significant impact by recruiting talent that drives scientific innovation and advances healthcare solutions. Youll work in a dynamic inclusive environment where your contributions are appreciated and recognized.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.