Head of Talent Acquisition, Biogen North America & Global Commercial
Biogen
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 30 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 1d ago
About this role
About This Role: As the Head of Talent Acquisition for Biogen North America & Global Commercial, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the Talent Acquisition strategy across our Commercial division. Reporting directly to the Head of Global Talent Acquisition Business Partners & Executive Search, you are a key strategic leader within our Global Talent Acquisition team. Your mission will be to enhance Biogen’s ability to attract, assess, and hire top-tier global talent, influencing enterprise-wide priorities. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR executives, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives and external market dynamics. Operating at an enterprise scale, you will drive innovation, strengthen TA capabilities, and ensure a high-impact, efficient, and compliant recruitment model across Biogen North America and Global Products & Commercialization. You will support hiring across six franchises with an annual U.S. revenue of approximately $5.7 billion, representing nearly 60% of Biogen's global revenue. This role is essential in enabling talent strategies for a rapidly growing portfolio of marketed products in North America. What You’ll Do: Define and drive Talent Acquisition strategy for BNA & GPSC, aligning with enterprise priorities and enabling business growth. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives and HR leaders, influencing workforce strategy and hiring priorities. Own and lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition delivery for complex commercial builds and business-critical growth initiatives. Lead a multi-layered Talent Acquisition organization (FTEs, contractors, and outsourced partners (RPO). Build and scale a high performing TA function by strengthening leadership capability, optimizing organizational design, and embedding best-in-class recruiting practices and analytics- driven decision making. Drive enterprise workforce planning and talent strategy execution, anticipating risks and proactively shaping solutions. Align and influence a complex ecosystem of cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end hiring processes. Define and lead external talent partnership strategies, strengthening Biogen’s competitive position in key talent markets. Champion and elevate the employer brand and candidate experience across all global touchpoints. Partner closely with TA Centers of Excellence to deliver a fully integrated TA service model for BNA. Drive adoption and optimization of TA technologies, enabling enhanced recruiter effectiveness and improved candidate engagement. Shape and evolve the Talent Acquisition operating model for BNA, driving continuous improvement and scalability. Act as a senior leader within Global Talent Acquisition, contributing to enterprise-wide strategy and transformation efforts.
Who You Are
You are a visionary leader with a deep understanding of talent acquisition strategies and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable recruitment plans. Your strategic mindset allows you to see the big picture while skillfully navigating complex challenges. As a trusted advisor, you excel in building relationships with senior executives and influencing decisions with data-driven insights. Your passion for innovation and continuous improvement drives you to create high-impact talent acquisition models that align with global strategies. You are committed to delivering exceptional candidate experiences and elevating Biogen’s employer brand.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 12+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience within a global, matrixed organization. Extensive experience operating at a senior leadership level with the ability to influence executive stakeholders. 8+ years of people leadership experience, managing large, multi-region, or global teams. Demonstrated