Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

Company Information 

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.  

Company Culture  

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.  

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. 

Job Overview Summary  

Advarra’s India Talent Acquisition team is in need of a Senior Manager, Recruiting. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract top talent across all levels of the India organization. You will oversee a small team of Recruiters, creating unique and robust search strategies that will identify and deliver the right leaders for the right roles at the right time. In this role, you and your team (in conjunction with the broader recruiting team) will design and implement recruiting initiatives to attract top talent for critical growth businesses. You will also create strong internal partner relationships with hiring managers, business leaders, and stakeholders to meet our hiring goals and be their trusted partner for all things talent acquisition. You will personally own executive-level searches, develop pipelines of prospects, and ensure excellence in Advarra’s external candidate experience. In this role you will foster a global community, set standards for best-in-class talent practices, and continually raise the bar with each hire. 

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition will report to the India Senior Director, HR Business Partner. You will serve as a key member of the Global Talent Acquisition team and work in partnership with the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, to ensure consistency with our global approach. This is a hybrid role and will require 2-3 days per week in our Bangalore office. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities  

• Develop and implement comprehensive immediate and long-term recruiting strategies aligned with company goals and objectives 
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of recruiters, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous professional development 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and hiring managers to navigate rapidly changing business environments, tailor the recruiting approach, understand their specific staffing needs, and provide customized recruitment solutions 
• Leverage data and metrics to conduct analysis and deliver status updates and hiring results to better support our teams, business partners, and candidates. 
• Develop strategies to build candidate pipelines for open positions, utilizing methods such as talent marketing, LinkedIn sourcing, and referrals. 
• Problem solve and navigate ambiguous and complex situations autonomously, while weighing the various risks and potential implications  
• Technologically astute; ability to leverage tools and technology to manage talent pipelines and ensure data hygiene 
• Contribute to initiatives focused on business improvement, including talent strategy, sourcing tools, high-volume hiring, college/university hiring, pre-assessments, and hiring manager training 
• Build out talent networks in technology, product, and clinical services sectors by tapping knowledgeable industry sources to develop an on-going pool of candidates 
• Manage the complete recruiting process for executive-level hiring, which includes creating compelling job descriptions, sourcing candidates, marketing the organization's talent brand, screening applicants, advising hiring managers, and negotiating job offers 
• Stay updated on labor regulations, understand inclusion practices, and ensure that the recruitment process is fair and compliant with legal requirements. Be proactive in maintaining high ethical stands to protect the organization and ensure equitable treatment of all candidates 

Location  

This role is open to candidates working in a hybrid capacity in Bangalore, India. 

Basic Qualifications  

• 10+ years’ progressive corporate and/or search firm recruiting experience with previous experience in engineering or technical talent 
• 4+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of building, leading, and developing top-performing recruiting teams 
• 4+ years’ experience in client management, advising and influencing executive leadership 
• 5+ years’ experience utilizing sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter or Stack Overflow 
• Demonstrated experience with data analytics and reporting tools (i.e. Excel, Tableau, Cognos)  
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience supporting a clinical / life science organization
• Experience with UKG Recruiting Gateway or another enterprise level Applicant Tracking System (ATS) 
• Experience adopting and leveraging new technologies to streamline the hiring process, ATS, virtual interviewing platforms, and candidate relationship management tools (CRM) 
• Experience building relationships with and conducting outreach to colleges/universities to drive high-volume recruiting activity (i.e. freshers) 
• Experience managing a third-party recruiting vendor (RPO or agency) 
• A strong viewpoint on recruiting processes across technical and non-technical hiring, with the ability to identify gaps and implement improvements that scale with the company. 
• Demonstrated experience operating successfully in a dynamic, startup environment, willing to flex between strategic leadership and hands-on execution as needed. 
• Expertise across the full recruiting lifecycle, with a strong focus on scaling processes efficiently. 
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of how recruiting drives and impacts organizational success and goals.  
• A passion for leading, motivating, and coaching teams – with a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team 

Physical and Mental Requirements 

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation 
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 5 kg 
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions 
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities 
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking  

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws in India.