Talent Acquisition Leader, Europe, GCC & LATAM

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Global Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Leader for Europe, GCC and LATAM is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and driving the talent acquisition strategy across all functions in complex and diverse geographies. The role advises Regional Presidents, General Managers and HR executives, and works across several regions to deliver a high-impact, efficient and compliant recruitment model. It requires an onsite presence of 2-3 days per week in Baar, Biogen's regional headquarters.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive the talent acquisition strategy for Europe, GCC and LATAM, including workforce planning, market intelligence and hiring feasibility assessments.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives and HR leaders, influencing workforce strategy and organizational design decisions.
• Own end-to-end talent acquisition delivery across all functions, including growth initiatives, organizational changes and complex hiring needs.
• Lead service delivery for FTEs, contractors and outsourced partners, including RPO, and act as escalation point with RPO leadership.
• Build a high-performing TA organization, strengthen stakeholder management and recruit best-practice practices.
• Manage a network of cross-functional stakeholders such as Finance, Compensation, Global Mobility, Tax and HR Operations.
• Define and run external talent partnerships (RPO, executive search firms, research partners).
• Design localized employer branding, sourcing and attraction strategies, and champion a consistent, inclusive candidate experience.
• Partner with TA Centers of Excellence and cross-border teams, and adopt TA technologies and tools.
• Shape the regional TA operating model and lead cross-functional transformation projects.

Required profile

• 12+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience in a global, matrixed organization, at senior leadership level.
• 8+ years of people leadership, managing direct and indirect teams across countries and overseeing contractors and outsourced providers.
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-country talent acquisition functions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration or a related field preferred; pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, about 15%.

Required skills

• Strong communication and influence skills at all organizational levels.
• Data-driven mindset and analytical capability.
• Knowledge of fair, compliant recruitment practices across different regulatory environments.