Pfizer

Associate Manager, Candidate Experience (Talent Acquisition)

Posted 3 Days Ago

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Vizag, Vishākhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IND

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical

We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

The Role

Develop and execute recruitment strategies, source and interview candidates, manage full-cycle recruiting, and ensure positive candidate and client experiences. Lead diverse sourcing for mid- and senior-level roles, manage candidate pools and offers, oversee internship and rotational programs, and execute university recruiting strategies. Serve as a trusted talent advisor while ensuring compliance with hiring regulations and global recruiting practices.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Our HR team is a dynamic group of dedicated, solution-oriented, and agile colleagues who think big and challenge the status quo to create space for meaningful work. Your unique perspectives and experiences will be instrumental in attracting and retaining the best talent, ensuring that Pfizer remains an inclusive and exceptional workplace for everyone. By joining us, you will contribute to our mission of improving patients' lives worldwide.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and retain talented employees, ensuring recruitment targets are met on time.
Source candidates, conduct interviews, and evaluate employment factors to meet business needs, utilizing innovative communication tools and techniques.
Manage the entire recruitment cycle, ensuring a positive client and candidate experience while building consensus among internal teams.
Use judgment to modify methods and techniques, ensuring every stage of recruitment adheres to global operating procedures and best practices.
Integrate diversity into the staffing process, employing creative sourcing techniques for senior and mid-level positions, including direct sourcing, internet recruiting, networking, and external research.
Proactively manage candidate pools to keep qualified candidates engaged for current or future opportunities, overseeing the offer process for external candidates.
Manage summer intern programs, rotational programs, and direct hire positions, executing university recruitment strategies and tracking on-campus interview dates to become a credible and trusted talent advisor to client groups.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

BA/BS with 12+ years of experience or MBA/MS with 7+ years of relevant experience
Solid understanding of strategic sourcing strategies
Deep knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to hiring practices
Proficiency in various analytic tools
Strong problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Proficiency in using Workday or other applicant tracking systems
Strong background in recruiting, including direct sourcing and/or experience with recruitment agencies
Ability to manage high-volume recruitment for complex scientific roles
Experience working with Excel, PowerPoint, and social media/networking sites
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong relationship management skills
Ability to mentor and guide other colleagues
Experience in managing university recruitment strategies and programs
Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Work Location Assignment: On Premise
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers .
People Experience

Skills Required

BA/BS degree with 12 or more years of experience
MBA/MS degree with 7 or more years of relevant experience
Strategic sourcing strategy knowledge
Knowledge of federal and state hiring laws and regulations
Proficiency with analytic tools
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Workday or other applicant tracking system experience
Recruiting experience, including direct sourcing or recruitment agency experience
High-volume recruiting experience for complex scientific roles
Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and social media or networking sites
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong relationship management skills
Ability to mentor and guide colleagues
Experience managing university recruitment strategies and programs
Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot
Understanding of responsible AI practices, risk management, and ethical AI use

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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

121,990 Employees

Year Founded: 1848

What We Do

Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.

Why Work With Us

We are the inventors, the problem solvers, the big thinkers — those who surmount any hurdle to deliver breakthrough medicines to the people who are counting on them the most.