Senior Director, Head of Global Experienced Hire and Early Career Talent Acquisition

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.  

Job Summary:

• 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.

• 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).

• Lead a team of Global Business Unit Talent Acquisition Leads. Provides oversight and direction to the Heads of Regional Talent Acquisition to ensure global consistency where possible.

• 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. Scope of role includes Europe, Canada, United States and Japan and may include other regions/management units as needed to reflect changes to the business model.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• 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

• 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

• Design and implement recruiter capability building programs, including advanced talent identification strategies, candidate engagement techniques, data-driven decision making, and inclusive hiring practices.

• 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

• Allocate and manage the budget and human resources in the Global Experience Hire Early Careers TA team

Program Development and Standardization:

• 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)

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, competencies, and selection criteria

• 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

• Define the global experienced hire and early career TA operating model including processes, tools, standards and the use of outsourcing, as needed

Operational Oversight and Coordination:

• Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience, from application to pre-hire onboarding.

• Oversee and coordinate cross-regional recruiting efforts or recruitment for global senior positions (below VP level)

• Lead global talent acquisition projects and improved ways of working for both Experienced Hire and Early Career Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

• Lead by example as a strategic talent advisor, modeling consultative stakeholder engagement and influencing hiring leaders on complex hiring needs.

• Facilitate discussions with business leadership on how to prioritize recruitment efforts globally to most effectively support business needs and identify future workforce needs

• Advise HRBPs and Talent Partners on recruitment matters related to global strategic workforce planning

• Manage relationships with external vendors/partners (e.g., recruitment agencies) that support the delivery of experienced hire and early career programs and maintain global preferred supplier lists-Partner with the Employer Branding team to ensure consistent messaging of DS’ employer brand in the market

• Collaborate with Head of Global Talent Acquisition and Human Resource Information System (HRIS) team to define/implement program functionality requirements for global HRIS

Reporting and Improvement:

• Oversee the monitoring and analysis of experienced hire and early career programs, identifying opportunities for improvement or to adapt to changing business priorities

• Own Global Approved Headcount tracking and quarterly recruitment prioritization processes, working closely with Finance, Global HR and Global TA Business Unit Leads

• Ensure accurate and timely hiring data for leadership quarterly reporting and forecasting-Facilitate periodic benchmarking and market-related research on experienced hire and early career TA methodologies and determine necessary policy/program changes to continuously enhance DS’ offerings

• Develop KPIs and other metrics to evaluate the impact of experienced hire and early career programs and direct periodic analysis to identify opportunities for improvements

• Ensure that DS’ experienced hire and early career TA practices support the company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Master's Degree preferred

Experience:

• 10 or More Years Relevant experience in experienced hire and/or early career talent acquisition or alternative relevant experience required

• 4 or More Years Managing direct reports required

• 4 or More Years Experience in full-life cycle experienced hire recruiting for pharma and/or biotech companies required

• 4 or More Years Leading global recruiting teams preferred

• 4 or More Years Experience in early career / university hiring for pharma and/or biotech companies preferred

• 4 or More Years Experience managing project delivery in global and/or multicultural collaboration preferred

• 4 or More Years Experience developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies and programs preferred

• 4 or More Years Technical knowledge of experienced hire and early career hiring trends and processes preferred

• 4 or More Years Understands latest experienced hire and early career hiring technology and systems preferred

• 4 or More Years Proven success in supporting rapid organizational growth through effective experienced hire and early career Talent Acquisition programs preferred

• 4 or More Years Knowledge of best-in-class experienced hire and early career hiring practices in key industry groups preferred

• 4 or More Years Use of data analytics to monitor and predict experienced hire and early career hiring future needs preferred

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Range:

Download Our Benefits Summary PDF