CareerPlan

Global Executive Talent Scout- R&D

US - Boston - MAFull-time$120k2026-10-14 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Shape future leadership by identifying emerging talent trends and translating insights into action for senior leaders making high-stakes decisions.

Role type

Senior IC executive talent scout (R&D)

Builds

Diverse, high-quality talent pools and succession pipelines for Executive Director positions in R&D

Domain

Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry + Executive Search

Required skills

Executive recruitment, market mapping, stakeholder partnership, data storytelling, vendor management, market intelligence, negotiation, talent intelligence, digital tools proficiency

Preferred skills

Matrixed global environment experience, Boston R&D ecosystem familiarity

Technologies

Eightfold, Workday

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end executive hiring and succession pipeline development; Translate business needs into talent strategies with risk-based contingencies; Engage VPs and SVPs to align on success criteria and assessment plans; Track and narrate impact on pipeline depth, diversity, and conversion; Champion internal talent and transferrable skills; Manage preferred supplier partners and optimize digital tools; Provide market intelligence and articulate total reward narratives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC