Talent Partner- Executive Search and Talent Pipelining

About the client

Our client is a global leader in talent solutions following a transformative partnership that creates a new market leader. With over three decades of trusted expertise and offices across the USA, UK, Switzerland, Hungary, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, and Hong Kong, they work with the world's most influential and respected businesses on a truly global scale. They deliver research-driven talent mapping, pipelining, and executive search services to Fortune 500 and FTSE companies worldwide, utilising their cutting-edge talent intelligence capabilities to help organisations attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent across all markets.

Role Purpose:

• The Talent Partner (Executive Search and Talent Pipelining) specialises in executive search to support leadership recruitment across our life sciences portfolio.
• This role combines executive recruiting expertise with partnership skills to identify, attract, assess, and secure top tier talent. 

Responsibilities:

Executive Search Recruiter:

• Partnering with TA teams and senior stakeholders to support comprehensive executive talent strategies aligned with business objectives and succession planning
• Supporting complex executive search assignments for leadership positions
• Building and maintaining executive talent pipelines

Executive Candidate Experience:

• Delivering white-glove candidate experience throughout the executive search process from initial confidential outreach through successful placement
• Conducting in-depth executive interviews focusing on leadership competencies, strategic thinking, and cultural alignment
• Managing complex offer negotiations involving equity packages, executive compensation, and relocation requirements

Search Process Excellence & Market Intelligence:

• Executing comprehensive executive search methodologies including market mapping and competitive intelligence
• Conducting advanced market research including industry analysis, compensation benchmarking, and talent landscape assessments
• Developing comprehensive market reports and talent mapping studies for client presentations
• Maintaining executive network and industry relationships for future search opportunities

Requirements:

Personal Attributes:

• Highest level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential executive information
• Cultural sensitivity and global perspective for international searches
• Resilience and adaptability in managing high-stakes, complex search assignments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is a plus; MBA or advanced degree preferred, ideally with life sciences/pharmaceutical/biomedical or similar
• Preferred experience within recruitment or professional environment
• Life sciences industry knowledge or relevant experience preferred