Director Talent Acquisition
Job Description
Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.
We are seeking a forward-thinking, results-oriented Director Talent Acquisition to lead Acadia's Talent Acquisition organization providing strategic direction and operational efficiencies to ensure a best-in-class TA strategic, operating, and delivery model. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for creating and implementing both strategic and tactical talent acquisition initiatives. This role will lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team, oversee executive search and handle relationships with Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) partners.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop TA strategy, focusing on creating innovative sourcing and outreach strategies that result in diverse candidate pools and a top-notch candidate experience
- Provide overall leadership, coaching and guidance to the Talent Acquisition team to ensure they deliver on their goals and metrics and maintain a very high level of client satisfaction
- Own and build influential relationships across the business with hiring leaders and executives, facilitating expedient and insightful hiring decisions
- Direct the Executive Search strategy and program, managing internal/external partners in sourcing and hiring executive talent
- Establish best practices to foster growth, drive cultural enhancement, and ensure legal compliance
- Manage external resources and vendors, including RPOs and staffing suppliers, to optimize talent sourcing
- Champion the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program and work closely with DEI key stakeholders to meet diversity hiring objectives
- Coordinate with the People & Performance team on company immigration policies and activities
- Lead the planning and execution of innovative, cost-effective recruiting strategies
- Track hiring against workforce plan and provide talent market insights to help shape workforce plan
- Collaborate with Finance, P&P, and senior management to develop comprehensive workforce plans that support the company's growth and objectives
- Oversee the strategy and management of the contingent workforce and Managed Services Provider, ensuring alignment with the corporate workforce plan
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition
- Minimum of 4 years experience directly managing and coaching a team of TA Professionals (recruiters + operations) required
- Pharma/biotech experience preferred; experience recruiting for Field Sales roles and/or Launch planning experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience analyzing recruiting and workforce planning metrics and processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing improvement plans to meet goals.
- Experience setting strategic initiatives and priorities for ATS required; Greenhouse ATS highly preferred.
- Experience leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter required; experience with LinkedIn Talent Insights and other sourcing and talent market tools highly preferred.
- Experience managing external vendors including RPOs, staffing suppliers, Executive Recruitment Agencies, and MSPs.
Scope:
Establishes strategic plans for designated function(s). Develops methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of functional area and related organizational objectives. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional area and may impact the long term success of the Company.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
What we offer you (US-Based Employees):
- Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 15+ vacation days
- 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply - especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn't exactly as we describe it here.
It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia's career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our or contact us at or .
Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.
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Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Acadia"). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with the respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.
ACADIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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