Director, Talent Acquisition

Date posted: Jun 25, 2026 City: Boston Country/Region: US Type of Contract: Full-time Employment / Unlimited Job Requisition ID: 12136 About Servier Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision. Role Summary The Director, Talent Acquisition will lead hiring strategies and execution for our US-based businesses across the enterprise, owning recruitment end-to-end for open and upcoming positions to achieve our business strategy. The company's oncology and neurology portfolio of innovative medicines is designed to bring more life-saving treatments to a greater number of patients and in a variety of tumor types. You will play a critical role in ensuring our businesses have the right talent to meet these goals. In this role, the ideal candidate will serve as a Strategic Partner and Trusted Advisor to each of our functions and leadership teams, providing executive-level stakeholder management and driving external candidate market engagement through a variety of outreach tactics while building diverse and qualified talent pools to meet the current and future people strategies of the organization. You will lead and develop a team of two recruiters, with responsibility for building out and scaling the Talent Acquisition function to support the organization's workforce goals through strategic planning, process optimization, and technology improvement initiatives. This position will report to the Senior Director/Head of US Talent Acquisition. Primary Responsibilities Team Leadership & Function Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two recruiters, fostering a high-performance culture and professional growth Build out the Talent Acquisition function to scale with organizational growth, including workforce planning, headcount justification, and team structure optimization Establish team goals, metrics, and accountability frameworks to drive performance and continuous improvement Serve as a coach and escalation point for complex searches and stakeholder challenges Strategic Talent Acquisition Own and drive end-to-end recruitment strategy, managing executive-level stakeholders to meet business talent goals Design and execute search strategies for existing and anticipated candidate profiles across the organization, including executive and senior leadership positions Partner directly with senior leadership on specific executive-level searches, serving as a strategic partner for critical roles Gather and integrate labor market data into people planning and hiring processes including: salary trends, competitor intelligence, geographic insights, and other relevant analysis to inform decision-making Employment Brand & Candidate Engagement Serve as a senior Brand Ambassador to engage the external labor market for open positions and pipeline efforts through recruitment marketing, conference/event strategy, and targeted outreach initiatives Build and sustain talent communities in relevant skill and competency areas for current and future growth needs Drive employment brand strategy in partnership with our Associate Director of Sourcing and Operations to increase brand awareness among prospective talent Operational Excellence & Process Innovation Lead strategic project work for the Talent Acquisition function, focusing on technology implementation, process optimization, and scalability Identify opportunities for improvement; design and implement changes that enhance team capabilities and organizational hiring outcomes Manage and optimize candidate-driven channels including referral networks, LinkedIn, employment marketing efforts, and other sourcing platforms Deliver an exceptional candidate and internal stakeholder experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure pipeline and employment brand activities align with broader people strategies Education and Required Skills Bachelor's Degree required 10+ years recruitment/sourcing or equivalent professional experience required 5+ years in a senior recruitment role with demonstrated success in talent sourcing and full-cycle recruiting 2+ years of direct people management experience, with a track record of developing talent and building teams Project leadership and process improvement experience required Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry experience highly preferred Executive presence with strong communication and influencing skills with senior and executive leadership Experience managing prospective candidates in an ATS/CRM Agile mindset with the ability to pivot quickly as business needs change Demonstrated ability to work with autonomy, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver quality outcomes Experience effectively collaborating and influencing across diverse teams including internal US and Global stakeholders, and external partners Travel and Location Based in Boston; remote-hybrid position ~10% travel will be required Job Description Candidate Profile Servier’s Commitment Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary Range The salary range for this role is $194,000 - $234,000. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link . Nearest Major Market: Boston