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Associate Director, Talent Acquisition - R&D

Irvine, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Strategic talent acquisition leader for AbbVie's R&D organization, partnering with senior leadership to set direction, influence stakeholders, and deliver high-impact recruiting solutions.

Role type

Senior IC strategy-level talent acquisition leader

Builds

Customized recruiting solutions, sourcing strategies, and operating models for R&D client groups

Domain

Life Sciences / R&D / Human Resources

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic talent acquisition, executive recruiting, stakeholder management, data storytelling, team development, process improvement, organizational design, market dynamics analysis, consultative leadership

Preferred skills

Master's degree in HR or Business Administration

Technologies

AI-enabled recruiting tools, TA technology platforms

Responsibilities

Set vision and strategy for talent acquisition across assigned R&D client groups; Serve as trusted advisor to R&D Leadership Team and senior functional leaders; Develop customized recruiting and sourcing strategies for critical talent gaps; Recruit and manage confidential or business-critical roles; Lead advisory work on TA process and organizational structure; Hire, develop, and coach senior recruiters and TA managers; Lead global HR and TA initiatives; Provide data-driven insights on talent trends and recruiting performance; Champion technology enhancements and AI-enabled tools; Audit TA processes for continuous improvement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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