P2519 - Talent Acquisition Specialist & HRBP

We are currently looking for a motivated and collaborative professional to join our HR Department based in our Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland as

Talent Acquisition Specialist & HRBP

You won't fill seats; you'll strategically build our company's future by sourcing top-tier scientific and corporate talent and acting as a trusted HR partner to ensure a high-impact, positive experience for our teams. This role is the engine of our talent ecosystem, spanning full-cycle talent acquisition and impactful HR Business Partnering to foster a thriving, high-performance culture.

Your Mission.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Your Core DNA)

• Own the Pipeline: Drive end-to-end recruitment for critical scientific, R&D, and corporate roles, up to the Senior Director level. This means consulting, planning, sourcing, assessing, negotiating, and closing.
• Be a Talent Scout: Move beyond job boards. Develop sophisticated direct sourcing strategies using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and your deep network to proactively build diverse talent pipelines for immediate and future critical needs.
• External Sourcing Management: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with recruitment agencies and staffing firms. When required, direct and manage the end-to-end recruitment process through these third-party partners, acting as the primary point of contact for the hiring team.
• Champion the Experience: Design and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience that embodies our company culture. Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, coaching them on interview best practices, market trends, and compensation strategy.
• ATS & Analytics: Leverage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage workflow, drive efficiency, and generate data-driven insights to refine our recruitment approach.

Associate HR Business Partner (40%)

• Business Partnering: Partner with leaders on workforce planning, performance management, and employee development to align HR programs with department success. You'll help build out departments and career pathways aligned with business growth.
• Change Management Support: Support Managers in navigating organizational change, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and employee engagement during transitions or strategic pivots.
• Engagement Driver: Contribute to initiatives that foster a positive work environment and enhance employee engagement.
• Policy & Compliance Liaison: Act as the link between the department your support and the centralized HR Operations team. You'll consult on complex employee matters, ensuring fair application of policies and compliance with local labor law, while keeping a pulse on the overall employee experience.

More than a checklist of skills, we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to science with purpose.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years experience in Talent Acquisition, full-lifecycle recruiting experience, preferably combining in-house and agency/consulting. Solid track record in recruiting in the R&D Pharmaceutical industry is  highly preferred.
• Expert user of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern sourcing tools (e.g., Direct Sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter). Knowledge of Workable would be a plus.
• Leadership/executive recruiting experience preferred (up to Sr. Director level).
• Ideally 1-2 years of progressive experience as HRBP or in a similar role, specifically consulting with business leaders on organizational and people challenges.
• Solid understanding of HR principles and cycles, Swiss labor laws, and best practices, coupled with an experience in employee relations.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Highly autonomous and proactive, able to manage projects and stakeholders independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication in French and English.
• Good mastering of IT tools, ability to build HR Analytics / KPIs.

Key Competencies:

• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and credibility with employees and managers.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying HR solutions that balance both employee needs and business goals.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex HR issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing business needs and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset, willing to work closely with HR colleagues and cross-functional teams.

• Being part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and impact aren’t just values — they’re how we work every day
• Partner with teams across disciplines, at the forefront of oncology and anti-infective development
• An inclusive and respectful workplace — proud to be Equal-Pay certified
• Grow in a culture that values people, purpose, and performance
• A chance to grow, share, and shape the future of healthcare

What to Expect in the Recruitment Process:

If your application is selected, you’ll be invited to interviews with Talent Acquisition and the Hiring Manager via Teams, followed by a panel interview and reference checks. Communication is handled via Workable—check your spam folder for emails from *@outbound.workable.com.

Please contact our HR Department prior to submitting any profiles. We cannot accept unsolicited applications from agencies or recruiters.