Global Talent Scout

Job Title: Global Talent Scout, Digital & Technology

Career Level- E

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and make a real impact on patients' lives? We are looking for a Global Talent Scout (GTS) – Digital & Technology to join our Talent Acquisition team at AstraZeneca. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The GTS is a member of AstraZeneca's industry leading talent scouting team, reporting to the Global Talent Scout & Capability Lead. As a Global Talent Scout, you will be akin to an in-house Head-hunter, responsible for creating business critical, senior level and niche external talent pools. This role is based on business need and linked to overall business strategy. You will have the ability to work at senior levels in the organisation to engage, inspire, persuade, and influence.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will establish the external Talent sourcing strategy for a business area with a medium to long term view (1-3 years). You will work in partnership with HR Business Partners to shape and deliver integrated people strategies with a specific accountability for talent pipelining. You will establish a rich external talent pool, directly linked to key roles/critical skills in AZ and ensuring a successful conversion of talent pool candidates into hires. You will build a validated managed pipeline of external candidates and actively promote and shares with the talent acquisition teams to reduce costs and time to hire.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Previous experience of working as an internal talent scout or as a head-hunter/senior Researcher/Executive Search Consultant and/or significant digital/technology talent acquisition experience

Confirmed Capability Area experience, with established talent network

Experience of using digital tools to source, engage and lead talent/clients.

Strong business/pharma industry acumen

Talent Acquisition Partnering & Expertise

Campaign Planning & Candidate Experience

Impact & Influence

Talent Pipeline Building and Talent Championing

Learning Agility

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Business Degree or equivalent

Good overview of the drug development and commercialisation process

Experience of applying external head-hunting approaches internally to aide strategic internal talent development strategies

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Join a team that supports the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science. We're on a journey of growth and evolution. to find better ways to translate value for the business and our patients.

We're always adapting and challenging the status quo, it's what helps us to succeed. But it's not change for change's sake. It's about working together seamlessly and inclusively, sharing ideas to find a better way. As a multi-cultural team, we are a winning combination of deep process knowledge, business acuity and hard work. We always focus and commit for the collective good of the team. And with a deep personal connection to our patients, there's nowhere we'd rather be.

Be proud to work at a leading business where your contribution benefits the lives of patients across the world. We're a team of dedicated people from different countries and cultures united by our deep knowledge of processes. We have a business acumen that keeps us focused on the macro effect of our decisions that drive our numbers and how we work.

But it takes more than that to thrive here. a unique blend of knowledge and attitude. It's a place for those who aren't afraid of hard work or change, those who are willing to speak up and create something new. We apply our knowledge and data to inform our actions, then take the initiative to motivate change forward, always thinking about where we need to be tomorrow.

It's a friendly place to be, a group of people you can count on. Helpful and open, we do our work for the collective, not for personal glory.

We're here to learn and grow. It's why we're drawing on our diverse global knowledge and experiences. To seamlessly work and develop together An evolving and growing area, we are committed and determined to continue our journey as we drive efficiencies and effectiveness across the business with centralised activities and digital integration.

A key part is supporting people to become more agile as we introduce automation and data management into our processes. It powers us to derive reliable insights and information on risk management from our database. Data analysis guides us and sets the direction for change.

A reliable partner to the business, we are appreciated for the value that we offer and trusted to use our innovations to work towards impacting society. From helping to harness our science to make a difference to patients in need, to supporting our sustainability ambitions. A place where we change often to succeed. It's important to us, constantly challenging the status quo to find a better way. Always looking for better ways to translate value for the business and our patients.

Our fusion of inclusivity and innovation powers us to think differently. Then it's up to us to turn thoughts into actions. scaling our improvements to magnify the impact.

We always do the right thing. from financial excellence to sharing best practices with partners, we never compromise on standards.

Driven by the impact we can have on patients, we see the bigger picture of our actions. Whether that's effective planning to influence decision-making on product pricing, or managing marketing and ensuring compliance. It's up to us to keep the business moving forward. We are reimagining how AstraZeneca works. Here we are redefining processes through simplification, automation and data analytics. It means we're driving and accelerating solutions for our leading business on a global scale.

We're on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind.

As a growing multi-national company, there's so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that's facing new and varied challenges. This is the place to build an exemplary, international CV.

A fun place to be, we're creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships.

We are proud to work here. we take a genuine interest in the science and work to put our patients at the heart of what we do. Connected to the impact, we know what we do benefits people all across the globe.

Are you ready to shape the next chapter of our growth story? Get to shape our growing area and influence the next chapter for us. We have worked hard to set up our area and realise our value. Contribute to our big ambitions for the future, with the commitment and determination to build on our growth. Apply now

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