Talent Acquisition Senior Officer

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Senior Officer for the People & Culture department at our Marousi premises.

As a Talent Acquisition Senior Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the full life cycle of the talent acquisition process—from sourcing and attracting candidates to interviewing and hiring top talent, while building a strong talent pipeline. They will collaborate with hiring managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. The candidate will also attract applicants using various sources, such as social media networks and employee referrals, plan and host interviews, participate in career events, nurture trusting relationships with candidates, and contribute to the implementation of team initiatives.

More Particularly:

What You Will Do:

• Take full ownership of talent acquisition cycle for assigned vacancies, from defining each role (job description) to CV screening, interviewing, preparing assessment reports and contributing to the final hiring decision to best suit open positions
• Attract potential candidates from various internal and online channels (e.g., internal database, social networking, and professional platforms) to build a robust candidate pipeline
• Promote our job openings on company’s careers page, social media, job boards and internally and prepare talent acquisition material
• Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
• Ensure all screening, selection and hiring is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations
• Provide analytical and well documented reports and propose data-driven solutions
• Participate in career events being an ambassador of firm’s culture
• Act as a consultant to new hires to help them onboard and become fully integrated
• Stay abreast of talent acquisition trends and best practices
• Contribute to implementing company’s talent acquisition strategy

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or relevant field
• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management will be considered an asset
• Minimum of 3-4 years of proven experience in talent acquisition, either in-house or within a consulting/headhunting firm; experience in handling industrial positions will be considered an asset.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Hands-on experience with HR Databases, MS Office tools, LinkedIn and Applicant Tracking Systems (Workable)
• Experience in high-volume recruitment for entry and mid-level roles will be considered an asset
• Ability to establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders built on trust and collaborate effectively within a team
• Ability to manage, prioritize and perform multiple work assignments in high quality
• Advanced problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Data-driven mentality and tech focused mindset
• Customer oriented approach, flexibility and perseverance
• Passion for result and innovative ideas combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in both Greek and English

Benefits

What You'Ll Gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.