Talent Acquisition Associate

Talent Acquisition- Associate

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas – Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease – we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lie within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the sourcing strategy and efforts for Amgen as well as other positions across Amgen as needed. This position will play a key role in developing and delivering best-in-class sourcing services to ensure Amgen is positioned to attract and recruit exceptional talent.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leverage various sourcing channels such as job boards, social media, professional networks, and direct sourcing to identify and engage potential candidates.

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.

• Develop and manage a candidate database, ensuring regular communication and engagement with potential talent.

• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to understand long-term talent needs and key skills for strategic roles.

• Work collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

• Utilize CRM and ATS tools to manage and track candidates throughout the recruitment process.

• Act as a brand ambassador, effectively communicating Amgen's mission, culture, and growth opportunities to inspire candidate interest.

• Implement diversity and inclusion initiatives in the sourcing process.

• Provide regular updates to the recruitment team on sourcing progress and challenges.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The sourcing specialist professional we seek will have the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree.

• 2 to 5 years in talent sourcing or a similar role in recruitment.

• Strong experience in sourcing candidates using various channels and tools.

• Demonstrated success in building long-term talent pipelines and nurturing passive candidates.

• Proficiency in using CRM and ATS tools such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, Eightfold or other professional networking tools.

• Experience with diversity and inclusion initiatives in the sourcing process.

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with AI sourcing technologies is an added advantage.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to express ideas in a persuasive, confident, organized, and eloquent manner.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in data tracking, analytics, and reporting to measure the effectiveness of sourcing and engagement efforts.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now for a career that defies imagination. Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.