Talent Acquisition Manager - Mumbai

Make a meaningful impact at AstraZeneca.
At AstraZeneca our Talent Acquisition (TAQ) team plays a pivotal role in advancing science and medicine through people. We are a passionate purpose-driven and high-performing team committed to attracting and enabling the best talent in the industry. As a TAQ Manager you will be part of a collaborative forward-thinking People & Culture organization where innovation inclusion and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

This leadership role is central to our mission of building a future-ready organization. You will lead a diverse team of recruiters supporting multiple business groups including BioPharma Oncology and Enabling Functions with a strategic focus on quality of hire diversity hiring excellence and candidate experience. Youll work closely with senior leaders to align talent acquisition strategy with AstraZenecas ambitious growth and transformation goals.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted TA partner to senior business leaders enabling hiring aligned with AstraZenecas science-led strategy and commercial excellence.

• Translate workforce plans into proactive and diverse hiring strategies that support current and future talent needs.

• Champion TAQ initiatives tied to AstraZenecas People Strategy including Employer Branding Talent Market Intelligence DE&I Early Talent and Succession Planning.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead coach and inspire a team of high-performing recruiters (internal and contract) with a culture of ownership inclusion and continuous improvement.

• Build team capability in market engagement hiring manager consulting and recruitment operations.

• Set clear priorities and performance goals and support team members growth through structured feedback and development planning.

Drive Operational & Hiring Excellence

• Ensure delivery against key performance indicators time to fill candidate and hiring manager experience quality of hire and DE&I targets.

• Drive process improvements talent analytics and adoption of digital tools ensuring consistent use of Workday and local TAQ dashboards.

• Introduce scalable practices to improve recruiter productivity and data accuracy enabling real-time reporting and leadership visibility.

Diversity Innovation & Data-Led Insights

• Champion diversity hiring with differentiated strategies for sales commercial and enabling functions.

• Use market insights and data to influence hiring strategies identify gaps and drive continuous improvement.

• Encourage adoption of digital tools and AI to enable talent insights sourcing effectiveness and enhanced candidate journeys.

Collaborate Globally & Deliver Locally

• Partner with regional and global TAQ teams to support enterprise-wide initiatives share best practices and deliver integrated talent solutions.

• Represent India TAQ in global forums bringing local insights and innovation to global programs.

What Youll Bring

• 12 years of progressive recruitment experience with at least 46 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated success in leading talent acquisition teams in fast-paced matrixed environments.

• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and influence at the executive level.

• Experience recruiting across commercial and enabling functions; prior exposure to science or healthcare sectors is a plus.

• Strong track record in driving inclusive hiring workforce diversity and talent insights.

• Proficiency in recruitment technology platforms (Workday preferred) and dashboard/reporting tools.

• Strategic mindset with a passion for developing people and delivering results.

• A commitment to AstraZeneca values: We follow the science we put patients first we play to win we do the right thing we are entrepreneurial.

Why Join Us

At AstraZeneca we unlock the power of what science can do by bringing together talented people who are determined to make a difference. Youll join an organization that values bold thinking takes smart risks and empowers individuals to be their best.

Join us in creating a lasting impact where your work truly matters.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.