• Job Description

  Req#: R308994

  Job Description

  Are you an experienced and results-driven Executive Recruiter with a passion for building relationships and sourcing top-tier talent?

  We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as our Executive Recruiting Lead in EMEA. In this role, you will report be responsible for the full life-cycle executive recruitment process for our EMEA region. If you have a proven track record in executive sourcing, a strong network, and a commitment to delivering exceptional candidate experiences, we want to hear from you!

  
  As a member of this team, you will play a crucial role in enabling our Company’s executive talent strategy. You will partner with senior business leaders, local recruiters, and HR to develop proactive strategies for executive-level positions. By building strong relationships and understanding the organization's needs, you will identify and attract qualified, diverse talent across the EMEA region.

  
  Partnering closely with our Company’s senior leaders and the HR team to understand our internal talent landscape and bench depth is essential. By leveraging internal talent alongside external recruitment efforts, you will contribute to the development of a robust executive talent pool and succession planning.

  
  To excel in this role, you must provide a best-in-class candidate experience. By delivering a high-touch approach throughout the hiring process, you will ensure that candidates and hiring managers are engaged and informed. Additionally, you will actively build a strong external network of executive-level talent in the life sciences industry. This will allow you to create a ready-now pipeline for future openings and reduce reliance on external search firms.

  
  Staying informed about industry trends, competitive insights, and market opportunities is crucial. Your knowledge and insights will contribute to informed decision-making by hiring managers, HR partners, and other stakeholders. You will align recruitment activities with business goals, balancing speed and attention to detail to achieve the best outcome.

  
  Your ability to proactively source talent will be key to your success. By utilizing multiple channels, including direct sourcing, networking, and targeted candidate development, you will have a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates. Compliance and regulatory requirements will also be a focus, as you ensure adherence to all relevant regulations.

  
  Collaboration and stakeholder management are essential in this role. You will build and maintain strong relationships with peers, Talent Acquisition leadership, and other HR partners. This collaborative culture will foster knowledge sharing and support a unified approach to supporting the business. Through building and developing relationships with senior leaders, you will ensure the business needs and priorities are addressed in every interaction.

  
  Qualifications:

  
  To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Proven experience as an Executive Recruiter or in a similar role, preferably within the EMEA region

  • The ability to source and attract top-tier executive talent through direct sourcing, networking, and targeted candidate development

  • Strong knowledge of the life sciences industry and its executive talent landscape

  • Exceptional candidate and stakeholder management skills with a focus on delivering outstanding experiences

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

  • A solid understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in recruitment

  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

  • Strong analytical and reporting skills

  • A bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field

  We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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  Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

  Employee Status:

  Regular

  Relocation:

  No relocation

  VISA Sponsorship:

  No

  Travel Requirements:

  10%

  Flexible Work Arrangements:

  Hybrid

  Shift:

  Not Indicated

  Valid Driving License:

  No

  Hazardous Material(s):

  N/A

  Job Posting End Date:

  09/7/2024

  *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

• About the company

  Merck & Co., Inc.

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