TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accountable for delivering a human centric talent scouting experience utilising digital solutions, technologies and leading a team of talent advisers who exemplify excellence in the deliver of the right employee, candidate and hiring manager experience
• Delivers proactive sourcing strategies to meet business needs with the ability to influence prioritisation needs and in line with managed expectations
• Operates as a strategic talent adviser to SET members and Senior Vice Presidents and acts as a key point of contact for HRVPs on SET-related talent scouting priorities
• Collaborates with HR partners to align on priority talent pipelines with broader strategic goals and hiring ambitions.
• Builds and maintains succession plans and candidate pools for senior leadership positions, including the Senior Executive Team (SET).
• Engages and manages 3rd party relationships where external collaboration is required to enable the right talent sourcing and attractions strategies and plans
• Leads research and analysis of talent trends to advise strategic decisions and present solutions to senior management.
• Integrates exemplary practices and digital tools into internal and external talent sourcing and attraction processes.
• Accountable for building and leading an outstanding team, fostering inclusion, and attracting, engaging, and retaining current and future talent.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and development aligned with AstraZeneca’s culture of performance development and lifelong learning.

Are you ready to lead in digital talent scouting? Join AstraZeneca’s Digital & Technology Talent Scouting Team as a Global Talent Scout and Capability Lead. We are looking for a dynamic professional with a passion for digital, AI, and technology. If you have leadership experience and a skill for understanding both internal and external talent landscapes, this role is for you! You’ll collaborate with senior leaders and HR partners to shape our Digital people strategy, skills planning, and strategic workforce initiatives. As part of AstraZeneca’s leading talent scouting team, you’ll report to the Global Head of Talent and Talent Scouting and manage a team to develop global sourcing strategies for senior hires, succession planning, and pipeline building for critical skills.
The Global Talent Scout and Capability Lead (GTSCL) is a key figure in Talent Acquisition, they advise senior leaders and influence talent-related decisions. The GTSCL also leads global projects and serves as an expert in talent sourcing, attraction, engagement and assessment, maximizing digital solutions to simplify the candidate/hiring manager experience and enabling our Global Talent Scouts to focus on the human moments that matter.
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