Global Talent Scout – Enabling

At

, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives by bringing together science, innovation, and exceptional talent. We are looking for a

who combines deep   expertise   in

with the strategic capability to shape

.   This role sits within AstraZeneca’s forward-looking

organisation and partners closely with   HR Business Partners, senior business leaders, hiring managers, and global   talent acquisition   colleagues   to deliver strategic hiring and pipelining plans. The successful candidate will act as both a trusted scout for active senior and business-critical vacancies and a strategic advisor on

in key therapy, capability, and   Enabling function .   We are looking for a highly credible individual with strong experience in

, ideally within the

. This person will be expected to build strong external networks,   identify   and engage high-calibre talent, support business-critical hiring, and contribute to broader TA priorities, including   employer branding, social media strategy, process improvement, digital sourcing, and AI-enabled recruitment practices .

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: Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders and HR on talent pipelining, external talent trends, succession intelligence, and long-term hiring strategies.   •

: Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior-level, niche, and business-critical roles, managing the full hiring lifecycle from briefing and talent strategy through sourcing, assessment, offer management, and hiring administration.   •

: Design and implement proactive short- and long-term sourcing strategies for critical roles using LinkedIn, social media, market mapping, job boards, networking, events, and targeted outreach.   •

: Build,   maintain , and convert external talent pipelines for current and future business needs across the

.   •

: Partner with

to understand talent gaps, forecast hiring demand over a

, and develop external talent pools in priority capability areas.   •

: Conduct candidate assessment and engagement activity across phone, virtual, and face-to-face channels while ensuring a high-quality candidate and stakeholder experience.   •

: Manage the offer process in partnership with business and HR stakeholders to support   timely , effective, and cost-conscious hiring outcomes.   •

: Share external talent insights, competitor mapping, candidate trends, and benchmarking to support talent planning and hiring decisions.   •

: Align external talent scouting with internal talent and succession practices to support objective benchmarking and robust talent discussions, including external succession planning where relevant.   •

: Represent AstraZeneca through networking, industry engagement, and market outreach, and contribute to employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives that strengthen AstraZeneca’s visibility with executive and specialist talent.   •

: Analyse sourcing channel performance and work selectively with external search firms or recruitment agencies to ensure quality, efficiency, and value.   •

: Coach less experienced colleagues within Talent Acquisition and lead or contribute to projects focused on

.

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: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with significant Talent Acquisition experience gained

.   •

: Strong experience in

, ideally within

.   •

: Strong understanding of the

, broader pharmaceutical industry, business context, and commercial capability requirements.   •

:   Demonstrated   success in building, managing, and converting proactive external talent pipelines for

.   •

: Proven ability to partner with and influence

across a matrixed organisation.   •

: Excellent interview, candidate assessment, executive engagement, and stakeholder management skills.   •

: Strong capability in

and other digital sourcing and talent management tools.   •

: Proven ability to apply

to simplify and enhance Talent Acquisition practices, in line with broader TA transformation priorities.   •

: Evidence of leading or contributing to

with measurable outcomes.   •

: Excellent communication skills in

, including the ability to present and storytelling market insights clearly and credibly.   •

: Ability to   operate   effectively in a

.   •

: Strong service orientation and commitment to delivering a high-quality hiring experience.   •

:   Established   external networks within relevant therapy areas, commercial functions, or talent segments would be an advantage.   •

: Experience with

or other applicant tracking systems is desirable.   •

: Understanding of

is desirable.   •

: Experience using external search strategies to support broader

is desirable.   •

:   Additional   language capability would be an advantage.   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.

Here you will influence the future of our company by uniting diverse disciplines to spark bold thinking and deliver the talent that moves science forward. We blend data-driven decision making with design thinking to reimagine how work gets done, applying new technology and digital innovation to solve complex hiring challenges at global scale. You will join a collaborative, high-performing community that values kindness alongside ambition, where your expertise shapes strategic workforce decisions and your impact reaches patients worldwide. Ready to turn market insight into decisive hiring that accelerates science and builds the leaders of tomorrow—step forward and shape it with us today.

13-Aug-2026

29-Aug-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.