Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at NOVATECH in Singapore, SG

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Executive Recruiter to lead executive hiring globally while driving key Global Talent Acquisition strategic programs and workforce planning governance. This role will partner closely with senior leadership to deliver end-to-end executive search mandates, shape in-house search capability, and lead high-impact TA initiatives. The incumbent will also play a critical role in headcount planning governance, working closely with Finance and business leaders to ensure disciplined, timely, and strategic workforce decisions .

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Executive Recruiter to lead executive hiring globally while driving key Global Talent Acquisition strategic programs and workforce planning governance. This role will partner closely with senior leadership to deliver end-to-end executive search mandates, shape in-house search capability, and lead high-impact TA initiatives. The incumbent will also play a critical role in headcount planning governance, working closely with Finance and business leaders to ensure disciplined, timely, and strategic workforce decisions

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Search & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end executive recruitment searches (Director to C-suite level) globally.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies, including market mapping and competitor intelligence.
• Identify, engage, and secure high-calibre passive executive talent.
• Ensure rigorous and structured assessment of leadership capability and cultural alignment.

2. In-House Executive Search Capability

• Drive a best-in-class in-house executive search model, reducing reliance on external firms.
• Apply structured methodologies aligned with leading executive search practices.
• Manage external search partners selectively to ensure quality and value.

3. Global Strategic Programs & Projects

• Lead and execute global TA strategic initiatives aligned to business priorities.
• Drive programs such as:
  • TA operating model optimisation
  • Executive hiring frameworks and governance
  • Diversity & inclusion at leadership levels
  • Recruitment process and technology enhancements
  • Headcount Planning & Governance reviews
• Manage cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in Senior Executive Recruitment (in-house or leading search firms).
• Experience leading global TA projects, programs, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, headcount governance, and talent market dynamics.
• Experience in a global, matrixed organisation preferred.

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.

We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to talking to you about working at Novotech.

About the Team

At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market. This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences.

At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.

• Strategic vs transactional mindset.

• Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.

• Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.

• Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team. .

About the Company

Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).

At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.

Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.

With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.