Pfizer

Manager, Candidate Experience

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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

Leads candidate experience and talent acquisition strategy, including full-cycle recruiting, senior-level hiring, sourcing, diversity recruiting, salary recommendations, employee value proposition development, and recruitment technology. Manages people, budgets, projects, resources, and direct-report performance while partnering with senior HR and business leaders. Identifies process improvements, supports global Talent Acquisition initiatives, and ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Summary Generated by Built In

Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every colleague plays a crucial role in improving patients' lives. Our Candidate Experience team challenges the status quo to create space for meaningful work. Your diverse perspectives and experiences will shape our workforce, making Pfizer an inclusive and amazing workplace for all. Whether you are in talent acquisition attracting the best candidates, a Generalist, or a People Experience Business Partner supporting our colleagues, or working behind the scenes, we all play a part in achieving the same goal: making Pfizer an inclusive and amazing workplace for all.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

Lead and manage people, technology, and financial resources within the department, ensuring alignment with short-term goals.
Actively share knowledge and identify potential improvements in processes or products, taking risks to develop innovative ideas.
Solve moderately complex problems within the department and assist with issues outside the department, providing technical guidance and support.
Oversee operational activities, manage multiple projects, and forecast resource requirements, often involving cross-functional representatives.
Recognize the need for development in others, collaborate to create development plans, and manage the performance of direct reports through goal setting, coaching, and ongoing assessment.
Solicit input, explain complex concepts, and persuade others to adopt a point of view while effectively sharing own perspectives and rationale.
Craft and execute a recruitment strategy to attract and retain top talent, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and evaluating employment factors.
Make salary recommendations, oversee the entire recruitment cycle, and support full-life cycle recruitment needs across all business units.
Develop and support a local Employee Value Proposition, identify talent acquisition issues, and develop corrective action plans.
Lead senior-level hiring activities, develop creative diversity sourcing strategies, and participate in global Talent Acquisition projects to build a robust talent pipeline.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Bachelors Degree with at least 15 years of experience or MBA/MS with at least 12 years of experience or PhD or associate's degree with at least 10 years of experience.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior business and HR leaders effectively
Strong understanding of federal and state laws and regulations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Substantial experience with various analytic tools
Proven track record of implementing successful strategic sourcing strategies
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

Master's degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience
Prior experience with applicant tracking systems
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
Effective conflict management skills
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

Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of experience
MBA or MS and at least 12 years of experience
PhD or associate’s degree and at least 10 years of experience
Ability to influence senior business and HR leaders
Strong understanding of federal and state laws and regulations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Substantial experience with analytic tools
Successful strategic sourcing experience
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Master’s degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience
Experience with applicant tracking systems
Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
Conflict management skills
Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, including responsible AI practices

What the Team is Saying

Pfizer Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and robust mental‑health benefits, with eligible Pfizer medications available at no cost in U.S. plans. Family‑building support and transgender‑inclusive care are explicitly included, alongside wellbeing resources such as a reimbursement wallet and telehealth options.
Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company matching plus an additional Retirement Savings Contribution, complemented by company‑subsidized life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Materials also reference subsidized retiree medical coverage for eligible groups.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and paid parental and caregiver leave are consistently highlighted in current U.S. summaries and job postings. Options like buying extra vacation days and transition‑back support strengthen the time‑off offering.

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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.