Talent Acquisition Senior Sourcer (m/f/d), fixed-term

Talent Acquisition Senior Sourcer (m/f/d), fixed-term

Location: Munich (hybrid); contract: fixed-term (2 years)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Partnership

• Independently lead sourcing strategy for critical, niche, and hard-to-fill roles across priority business functions

• Partner closely with recruiters, senior hiring managers, and business leaders to align sourcing strategy with workforce needs

• Build proactive talent pipelines for high-priority roles and strategic talent segments

• Source and engage candidates through direct outreach, professional networks, academic institutions, and external talent communities

• Maintain ongoing communication with potential candidates to keep talent pools current for future opportunities

• Participate in recruiting events, conferences, and networking activities to expand pipelines and build market awareness

• Support employer branding and proactive talent engagement initiatives across target talent communities

• Market Intelligence and Talent Advisory

• Provide talent market intelligence, competitor insights, and talent mapping to influence hiring decisions

• Advise recruiters and hiring managers on candidate availability, sourcing strategy, and talent market trends

• Recommend sourcing channel optimization and pipeline strategies based on market conditions

• Sourcing Operations and Process Improvement

• Review job postings across internal job boards and career sourcing platforms to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with current hiring needs

• Conduct initial phone screens for assigned roles to assess baseline qualifications and candidate interest

• Track outreach activity and candidate responses, including response rate and follow-up status, to provide sourcing and pipeline updates

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve sourcing processes, tools, and effectiveness

• Ensure strong compliance with sourcing standards, data quality, and inclusive hiring practices

• Contribute sourcing insights and hands-on support during recruitment strategy discussions and short-term Talent Acquisition projects

• Mentor Associate Sourcers and Sourcers by sharing best practices and coaching sourcing capability development

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or Bachelors Degree required

• 4 or more years of experience in Talent Acquisition ideally within the pharma, biotech or life sciences sectors or alternative relevant experience required

• 2 or more years of experience in:

• Developing and managing talent pipelines for defined roles or skill areas within a Talent Acquisition or sourcing function

• Demonstrated ability to influence recruiters and hiring partners through sourcing insights, market data, and practical recommendations

• Solid business acumen, with the ability to understand role requirements, workforce priorities, and how sourcing efforts support hiring outcomes

• Applying strategic thinking to sourcing activities, including selecting channels and approaches based on role needs and talent availability

• Performance-driven mindset, with experience measuring sourcing effectiveness and adjusting approaches to improve pipeline outcomes

• Ability to contribute ideas and test new sourcing approaches or tools to support continuous improvement within the sourcing function

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with sound judgment, taking initiative while knowing when to escalate issues appropriately

• Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly and communicate effective solutions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clarity, professionalism, and responsiveness

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive candidate information with discretion and professionalism

• Fluent in German required

• Business fluent English preferred

• Why work with us?

• Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.