Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA
Corporate & BusinessFull-time$146k–$220kCompany career page
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Role summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks an Associate Director of Talent Acquisition to lead recruitment strategy and execution for critical organizational openings in Boston. The role involves designing sourcing initiatives, building talent pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, and managing end-to-end candidate experience.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent
- 8 years of talent acquisition experience or equivalent education/experience combination
- Expertise in talent acquisition best practices with proven track record
- Digital and AI fluency with ability to leverage AI-powered recruitment tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Proficiency in sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement strategies
What you'll be doing
- Design and implement talent attraction strategies combining organic recruitment and external staffing partnerships
- Build near-term and long-term talent pipelines aligned with organizational workforce planning
- Conduct proactive sourcing and talent pipelining using industry expertise and research
- Coach hiring managers on interview best practices and candidate evaluation frameworks
- Manage recruiting timelines, track project milestones, and ensure exceptional candidate experience throughout recruitment process
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