Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition (Pharma)

Assistant Manager TAQ

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Pharma Hiring

• Manage complete recruitment lifecycle for pharma roles (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Corporate functions as applicable).
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, talent availability, and hiring priorities.
• Develop sourcing strategies using job portals, LinkedIn, industry networks, referrals, and direct sourcing.
• Ensure strong candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted talent partner to business leaders.
• Provide market intelligence on compensation, talent trends, and hiring challenges within the pharma industry.
• Drive hiring SLAs and ensure timely closure of positions.

3. Data & Analytics

• Track and report key recruitment metrics (Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, Offer-to-Join ratio, Source effectiveness, etc.).
• Prepare weekly/monthly dashboards using advanced Excel.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose process improvements based on data insights.

4. Campus Hiring (Added Advantage)

• Support campus engagement and hiring initiatives.
• Build relationships with pharmacy colleges and relevant institutes.
• Coordinate campus drives, assessments, and offer rollouts.

5. Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure adherence to internal TA processes and documentation standards.
• Maintain accurate candidate data and recruitment records.

Candidate Profile

• 7–10 years of recruitment experience with major exposure to pharma hiring.
• Strong understanding of pharma talent landscape in India.
• Proven experience in managing stakeholders independently.
• Strong sourcing capability for niche and critical pharma roles.
• Excellent command over MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, dashboards).
• Exposure to campus hiring will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Ownership mindset with high accountability.
• Data-driven decision maker.
• Strong execution capability.
• Ability to manage complexity without constant supervision

Date Posted

03-Jun-2026

Closing Date

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.

Experience Level

Mid Level