Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Role

PE Global are recruiting for a Talent Attraction Specialist (R&D) for our pharmaceutical client based in Dublin CC. This is an initial 12 -month contract role. Hybrid working options.

Job Responsibilities

• Build a high-quality, agile and business-aligned sourcing strategy
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies aligned to the priorities and workforce plans of R&D business units
• Maintain close alignment with scientific and technical hiring needs across R&D functions
• Translate workforce planning priorities into proactive talent attraction campaigns, talent pools, and succession pipelines
• Anticipate evolving capability requirements and future talent demands across key R&D disciplines
• Align sourcing priorities and delivery approaches with R&D workforce plans and business objectives
• Use data, market intelligence, and talent insights to identify critical talent segments and sourcing priorities
• Build and maintain deep pipelines of external talent across scientific, clinical, digital, data, AI, and innovation-related disciplines
• Deliver high-quality longlists and shortlists through direct sourcing, market mapping, talent engagement, and networking activities.
• Drive a data-led approach to sourcing prioritisation, pipeline management, and talent attraction effectiveness
• Leverage talent intelligence platforms, AI-enabled sourcing tools, competitor analysis, and labor market insights to optimise hiring outcomes
• Monitor and report on sourcing performance, pipeline quality, diversity outcomes, and market trends
• Educations & Experience5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, Talent Attraction, or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or other highly specialised industries
• Demonstrated success building proactive pipelines for scientific, clinical, technical, digital, or business-critical roles
• Experience conducting market mapping and talent landscape analysis
• Strong capability in using data and talent insights to influence sourcing strategies and hiring outcomes
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and navigating complex, matrixed organisations
• Familiarity with AI-enabled sourcing tools, CRM platforms, talent intelligence solutions, and advanced search methodologies
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• Passion for connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that accelerate scientific innovation and improve patient outcomes
• Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to aisling.oleary@peglobal.net*Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland**