Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
September 02, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Human Resources
Role: Associate Director of Talent Acquisition focused on biopharma recruiting, responsible for designing and executing strategies to attract top talent across the organization. Key duties include building talent pipelines, leveraging external staffing partnerships, conducting proactive sourcing, and advising hiring managers on interview processes and role definitions. Responsibilities also encompass managing candidate relationships, ensuring excellent candidate experience, and closing offers. The role involves collaborating with HR partners on workforce planning and talent strategies, as well as participating in targeted recruiting initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent; 8+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably within biotech or pharma sectors. Skills: excellent communication, stakeholder management, and digital/AI fluency to utilize advanced sourcing tools and labor market data. Preferred: experience in biotech or pharma recruitment, strong network within industry, and familiarity with digital recruitment platforms. The position is hybrid, with flexible remote/on-site work options, and may involve some travel. No specific therapeutic areas or modalities are specified, but the emphasis on strategic talent acquisition supports biopharma R&D, manufacturing, or commercial functions.