Summary

A mid sized life sciences organisation focused on advancing AI led drug discovery is seeking a Head of Talent to lead and scale its hiring function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building high performing recruitment capability across technical, scientific and digital teams.

This position will play a critical role in supporting the company’s growth as it integrates artificial intelligence into its R&D and drug discovery platform.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the talent acquisition strategy aligned to business growth and innovation goals
Manage and mentor an established HR and recruitment team, driving performance and delivery standards
Oversee end to end recruitment for complex technical roles including AI, data science, software engineering and life sciences research
Partner with senior leadership across IT, R&D and business functions to forecast hiring needs and workforce planning
Build strong talent pipelines within AI, machine learning and computational biology communities
Implement modern recruitment practices, including data driven hiring and automation tools
Enhance employer branding within the Pharma and Biotech sector across the US market
Ensure efficient and compliant hiring processes aligned to US employment standards

Requirements

Minimum 6 years experience within Human Resources, with a strong focus on technical recruitment
Proven experience leading and scaling recruitment teams in a corporate or high growth environment
Demonstrated background hiring for IT environments, particularly within AI, machine learning or data driven functions
Experience recruiting within Pharma, Biotech or life sciences sectors is essential
Strong understanding of talent trends in AI led drug discovery and emerging technologies
Ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions at executive level
Track record of delivering against high volume and specialist hiring targets

Preferred Experience

Exposure to AI driven drug discovery, digital health or advanced analytics in life sciences
Experience implementing recruitment technologies or AI in hiring processes
Background working in fast growth or innovation focused organisations

What is on offer

Opportunity to shape and lead talent strategy within a company at the forefront of AI in drug discovery
Senior leadership role with direct influence on company growth and innovation
Competitive salary and benefits package aligned to the Texas life sciences market

This role is suited to a strategic and hands on talent leader who is comfortable operating in a highly technical environment and driven to build teams at the intersection of science and artificial intelligence.

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