Head of Talent Acquisition, Biogen North America & Global Commercial

About This Role:

As the Head of Talent Acquisition for Biogen North America & Global Commercial, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the Talent Acquisition strategy across our Commercial division. Reporting directly to the Head of Global Talent Acquisition Business Partners & Executive Search, you are a key strategic leader within our Global Talent Acquisition team. Your mission will be to enhance Biogen’s ability to attract, assess, and hire top-tier global talent, influencing enterprise-wide priorities. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and HR executives, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives and external market dynamics. Operating at an enterprise scale, you will drive innovation, strengthen TA capabilities, and ensure a high-impact, efficient, and compliant recruitment model across Biogen North America and Global Products & Commercialization. You will support hiring across six franchises with an annual U.S. revenue of approximately $5.7 billion, representing nearly 60% of Biogen's global revenue. This role is essential in enabling talent strategies for a rapidly growing portfolio of marketed products in North America.

What You’ll Do:

• Define and drive Talent Acquisition strategy for BNA & GPSC, aligning with enterprise priorities and enabling business growth.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives and HR leaders, influencing workforce strategy and hiring priorities.
• Own and lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition delivery for complex commercial builds and business-critical growth initiatives.
• Lead a multi-layered Talent Acquisition organization (FTEs, contractors, and outsourced partners (RPO).
• Build and scale a high performing TA function by strengthening leadership capability, optimizing organizational design, and embedding best-in-class recruiting practices and analytics- driven decision making.
• Drive enterprise workforce planning and talent strategy execution, anticipating risks and proactively shaping solutions.
• Align and influence a complex ecosystem of cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end hiring processes.
• Define and lead external talent partnership strategies, strengthening Biogen’s competitive position in key talent markets.
• Champion and elevate the employer brand and candidate experience across all global touchpoints.
• Partner closely with TA Centers of Excellence to deliver a fully integrated TA service model for BNA.
• Drive adoption and optimization of TA technologies, enabling enhanced recruiter effectiveness and improved candidate engagement.
• Shape and evolve the Talent Acquisition operating model for BNA, driving continuous improvement and scalability.
• Act as a senior leader within Global Talent Acquisition, contributing to enterprise-wide strategy and transformation efforts.

Who You Are: 

You are a visionary leader with a deep understanding of talent acquisition strategies and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable recruitment plans. Your strategic mindset allows you to see the big picture while skillfully navigating complex challenges. As a trusted advisor, you excel in building relationships with senior executives and influencing decisions with data-driven insights. Your passion for innovation and continuous improvement drives you to create high-impact talent acquisition models that align with global strategies. You are committed to delivering exceptional candidate experiences and elevating Biogen’s employer brand.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience within a global, matrixed organization.
• Extensive experience operating at a senior leadership level with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• 8+ years of people leadership experience, managing large, multi-region, or global teams.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, large-scale Talent Acquisition functions.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into talent strategies and scalable hiring models.
• Pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing sourcing, branding, and talent attraction strategies.
• Strong track record of building trusted executive relationships and establishing credibility across stakeholder groups.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability to drive insights and decision-making.
• Demonstrated track record of sound judgment and decision-making in complex environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel (domestic and international) to support recruitment initiatives; expected travel approximately 15%.

 

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $196,000.00-$269,500.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. 

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance 
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan 
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year 
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.