Senior Manager, Talent Aquisition

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.  

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging.  Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra? Because we:

Make it HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT – We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

Your role at Simtra BioPharma Solutions:

• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Design and execute innovative talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals to meet the hiring needs for the U.S. Utilize data-driven insights  to optimize  processes and report progress.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of talent advisors, setting clear goals, tracking KPIs, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process ensuring a positive candidate experience and collaborating with hiring managers to define role requirements and success profiles.
• Candidate Sourcing & Employer Branding: Develop diverse talent pipelines through various sourcing channels and strengthen employer branding to position company as an employer of choice. Leverage technology platforms like ATS, CRM, LinkedIn, etc. for borad outreach.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with HR and business leaders to align talent acquisition with workforce planning and advise on market trends and talent availability.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: Lead initiatives to build diverse candidate pools and promote inclusive hiring practices that align with the organization’s DEI goals.
• Process Optimization: Continuously improve recruitment processes for efficiency, compliance (EEO, OFCCP), and quality of hire. Monitor external trends to implement best practices.
• Data and Analytics: Track and analyze key recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality of hire). Provide leadership with reports, metrics, and insights on hiring trends and performance.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external recruitment partners and agencies to enhance talent sourcing capabilities.
• Workforce Planning: Collaborate with HR leaders to implement effective workforce planning strategies and processes.
• Compliance: Ensure all talent acquisition activities adhere to local laws and regulations.
• ATS & CRM Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of ATS and CRM systems to streamline recruitment workflows, maintain compliance, track metrics, and engage candidates for future opportunities.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred) or equivalent.
• 7-10+ years of talent acquisition experience, with at least 3-5 years in a management role.
• Proven experience in developing and leading a high-performing recruitment team.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and industry trends.
• Expertise with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruiting tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in building employer branding and DEI-focused recruitment initiatives.

• Deep business acumen and the executional know-how of building and growing businesses through the talent acquisition programs and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in facilitation/presentation. Captivating facilitator/storyteller.
• Analytical and critical thinking with a metrics-driven approach to solutions and the ability to leverage analytics and insights to create compelling narratives for change to gain sponsorship.
• The ability to flourish in a rapidly changing organization and operate comfortably with ambiguity and complexity.

Physical Requirements

• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
• Position requires sitting for long hours but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment

In return, you’ll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Additional Benefits
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/24

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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