Director, Talent Acquisition

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The job details are as follows:

Who we are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who you are

Are you an inspirational, collaborative and motivated talent acquisition leader who can play a pivotal role for United Therapeutics in identifying, attracting, selecting and acquiring top-tier talent to drive our company's growth, innovation and goals of addressing the unmet needs of patients in the competitive pharmaceutical industry. The Director, Talent Acquisition will be responsible for overseeing the entire talent acquisition lifecycle and function, building strong partnerships with hiring managers as well as external talent acquisition partners, and developing and implementing short and long-term recruitment, candidate engagement and talent pipelining strategies that align with the company's goals whilst leading a high performing talent acquisition team.

• Create, execute and direct TA strategies and programs that ensure successful hiring and achievement of Company objectives, incorporating industry best practices and emerging trends
• Build and pull through a proactive candidate prospecting framework, focused on deep candidate engagement and the development and management of talent pipelines
• Oversee and drive the delivery of a best-in-class experience in a high-touch recruitment process to candidates, hiring managers and colleagues throughout the full recruitment lifecycle
• Lead and affirm UT’s commitment to a fair, equitable and inclusive recruitment process, ensuring consistency in procedures, community outreach, and comprehensive programs designed to attract  a broad range of talent
• Serve as SME in using technology to derive data-driven insights to track recruitment metrics and analyze the effectiveness of sourcing channels, interview processes, and overall recruitment strategies, and optimize these analytics to deliver efficient and dynamic experiences for both candidates and our team of TA partners
• Drive UT’s value proposition as an employer of choice through consistent branding in communications, job sites and career events; serve as stakeholder for corporate social media messaging
• Contribute to strategic planning for broader HR function
• Lead, manage, coach and mentor a team of TA professionals: foster a collaborative and high-performing culture; set clear performance expectations and support achievement; provide ongoing performance evaluations/management, feedback and training, and support the team's career development. Ensure professional development opportunities for team members.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and innovative recruitment strategies to ensure a competitive edge in attracting top talent
• Responsible for development, ongoing maintenance and ownership of all TA policies, practices and procedures; ensure understanding of and adherence to compliance with local, state, and federal laws in all TA practices
• Build and maintain strong and harmonious relationships with internal stakeholders, including leadership, department heads, social media team and cross-functional HR teams to understand workforce planning needs and align recruitment efforts accordingly, as well as with networking and industry contacts, associations, universities and colleges, recruiting/consulting firms and trade groups to ensure alignment with UT recruitment strategy
• Responsible for the planning, staffing, budgeting and managing expenses for department

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field with 15+ years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 8 years of experience in talent acquisition OR
• Master’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field with 12+ years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 8 years of experience in talent acquisition
• 6+ years of experience in a leadership role within a pharmaceutical or life sciences organization
• Proven track record of successfully attracting and hiring top-tier talent for a variety of roles, including scientific, technical, and corporate functions
• Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical / biotech industry and its unique talent challenges
• Deep experience with Workday’s Recruiting Module
• Experience leading and managing executive-level recruiting
• Expert knowledge of industry best practices in recruitment trends / practices
• Strong communication, partnership, teamwork, and influencing / consulting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Preferred Requirements

• Workday Candidate Engagement experience
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certified
• Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC) or other relevant certification

Job Location

This role is based in our Durham, NC office. Currently this job is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office. In office requirements could increase based on business needs.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

United Therapeutics  Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.