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**Position Overview:**  The Director of Talent Acquisition will lead and oversee the Talent Acquisition function which includes a team of Talent Acquisition Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Operations, and external vendor support. This role requires the incumbent to have strong vendor management skills, organizational expertise, and the ability to drive strategic talent initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Leadership and Strategy:**

+ Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies that align with the organization's business goals, partnering closely with the business and departments across People & Business Services.

+ Providestrategic guidance across affiliates, understanding the diverse markets and recruitment strategies to attract top candidates.

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Business Partners and TA Operations.

+ **Vendor Management:**

+ Oversee the performance and relationship with the external RPO vendor, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and goals.

+ Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with external vendors tooptimizerecruitment processes and outcomes.

+ **Stakeholder Engagement:**

+ Collaborate withbusinessleadership, PBS COEs, and the HRBP teamto understand workforce needs and develop proactive talent acquisition plans.

+ Build and foster trusted partnerships and be recognized as the strategic leader for the attraction of talent at Otsuka.

+ Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on talent acquisition trends and best practices.

+ **Process Optimization:**

+ Identifyopportunities for process improvements and implement best practices across the talent acquisition function.

+ Enable high-quality execution on all talent acquisition processes and programs, creating a positive experience for the business and candidates.

+ Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.

+ **Inclusion & Belonging** **:**

+ Lead efforts to integrateinclusion and belonginginto the talent acquisition strategy.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

+ Proven experience in managing external vendors and RPO relationships.

+ Strong strategic acumen and ability to align talent strategies with businessobjectives.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

+ Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is preferred.

Competencies

**Accountability for Results -** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

**Patient & Customer Centricity -** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

**Impactful Communication -** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

**Respectful Collaboration -** Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

**Empowered Development -** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $169,222.00 - Maximum $253,000.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

**Application Deadline** : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

**Company benefits:** Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request ([email protected]) .

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