Global Executive Talent Scout- Enabling

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Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Hybrid
120K-181K Annually
Senior level
Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Develop strategic executive talent pipelines for AstraZeneca’s enabling functions. Advise business and HR leaders on talent strategies, conduct market mapping and proactive scouting, support succession and workforce planning, deliver talent intelligence, and manage external search partners. The role requires collaboration in a global matrixed environment and use of sourcing technologies, ATS/CRM platforms, and AI-assisted tools.
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Executive Talent Scout- Enabling

Gaithersburg, MD

Human Resources

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week in office

We are also open to internals located in the UK


Are you ready to bring your entrepreneurial spirit to the forefront and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients? AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Talent Scout to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team and support the Enabling Functions of our business. This is your chance to be part of a global team dedicated to empowering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. As a member of AstraZeneca's esteemed talent scouting team, the GTS will report to the Global Talent Scout & Capability Lead and play a pivotal role in developing strategic senior talent pools aligned with our business goals.  

This role involves collaborating with business and HR leaders to devise internal and external talent search strategies, making a lasting impact on AstraZeneca's talent acquisition efforts. 


What you'll do

  • Act as a strategic talent advisor to business and HR leaders, translating business needs into talent strategies informed by talent intelligence, market insights, and external benchmarking. 
  • Build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through proactive scouting, market mapping, talent pooling, and long-term relationship building aligned to business priorities. 
  • Partner with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to align on succession priorities, assessment criteria, and talent decisions. 
  • Deliver executive-ready talent intelligence and market insights to inform workforce planning, succession discussions, and strategic talent investments. 
  • Leverage digital sourcing technologies, AI-assisted tools, and external partners to deliver high-quality talent outcomes while ensuring an inclusive and exceptional candidate experience. 

  

Essential for the role

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5-8+ years' experience in executive search, talent scouting, senior talent acquisition, or related HR roles within complex, matrixed environments. 
  • Proven delivery of diverse, high-quality talent pipelines and hiring outcomes. 
  • Experience partnering with business leaders and HR stakeholders, with strong influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills. 
  • Proficiency with talent sourcing technologies, ATS/CRM platforms (e.g., Eightfold, Workday), and digital scouting tools. 
  • Experience managing external search partners and talent intelligence vendors. 

Desirable for the role

  • Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, ideally in a global matrixed environment. 
  • Strong understanding of talent markets and capability areas relevant to AstraZeneca's business priorities. 
  • Experience applying external talent intelligence to workforce planning, succession, and talent development. 
  • Multilingual capabilities

Why Join Us?
 

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. 


If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing talent acquisition in the pharmaceutical industry, we want to hear from you! Join us at AstraZeneca and let's make a real difference in the lives of patients around the world. 

  

Office Working Requirements
 

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.


The annual base pay for this position ranges from $120,396.80 - 180,595.20 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. ​


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Date Posted

30-Sept-2026

Closing Date

13-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5–8+ years of experience in executive search, talent scouting, senior talent acquisition, or related HR roles within complex, matrixed environments
  • Experience delivering diverse, high-quality talent pipelines and hiring outcomes
  • Experience partnering with business leaders and HR stakeholders
  • Strong influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency with talent sourcing technologies, ATS/CRM platforms such as Eightfold and Workday, and digital scouting tools
  • Experience managing external search partners and talent intelligence vendors
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
  • Experience in a global matrixed environment
  • Strong understanding of talent markets and capability areas relevant to business priorities
  • Experience applying external talent intelligence to workforce planning, succession, and talent development
  • Multilingual capabilities

AstraZeneca Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AstraZeneca and has not been reviewed or approved by AstraZeneca.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles when total rewards are factored in. Senior scientific and leadership bands are described with high ranges that reinforce competitiveness at upper levels.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses, equity eligibility in many salaried roles, and solid sales on‑target earnings with upside are emphasized as meaningful parts of compensation. These elements boost overall value even where base pay is not the very highest.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with a strong company match and immediate vesting is repeatedly cited as a standout. Generous retirement support is viewed as enhancing the total package relative to peers.

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HQ: Gaithersburg, MD
70,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

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