Senior Director, Global Talent

About the role

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases.       See Yourself at Telix The Senior Director, Global Talent is accountable for building and leading an integrated, insight-led talent strategy across  Telix  Pharmaceuticals' global operations. The role spans Talent Acquisition, Workforce Design and Analytics, Talent Pipelining, Internal Mobility and Progression, Succession Planning, and Employer Brand.   Operating as a senior leader within the People & Culture function, this role translates business strategy into workforce capability, ensuring  Telix  has the right people in the right roles at the right time. It requires both strategic vision and the operational discipline to execute at scale across a complex, multi-country environment.   The role works in close partnership with People Partnering and Capability & Culture.   Key Accountabilities: Talent Management and Insights   Develop and implement a comprehensive global talent strategy aligned with corporate  objectives  and growth plans   Build and  maintain  succession maps  and leadership pipeline s   for critical roles across the group, with clear ownership of pipeline health   Develop internal mobility pathways and progression frameworks that make movement transparent to the business, supported, and actively encouraged   Partner with Capability & Culture to align succession and mobility with development investment   Initiate and lead proactive talent pipelining strategies that build access to critical capability ahead of hiring need   Design and govern programs that  identify, recognize, and  retain  employees with deep and differentiated  expertise  across  Telix's  scientific, technical, and commercial disciplines, ensuring critical knowledge is visible, valued, and sustained within the organization   Define and govern the talent metrics framework across acquisition, mobility, succession, and workforce planning, and deliver regular insight to PCLT and the business on pipeline health and workforce trends   Champion data literacy and evidence-based practice across the P&C function   Workforce Planning and Organization Design   Lead workforce planning processes, including scenario  modelling, that translate business growth plans into talent and structure decisions   Partner with the People Partnering team and business leaders to inform  future workforce needs, capability gaps, and organizational design   Talent Attraction   Define and lead  Telix's  global talent attraction strategy, encompassing how we source, engage, and convert exceptional talent across all markets and disciplines   Develop and activate a globally coherent EVP and employer brand that is differentiated, authentic, and relevant across  Telix's  key talent markets   Establish the global talent acquisition framework, setting standards for consistency, equity, and candidate experience while enabling local flexibility   Build internal advocacy for the employer brand and ensure the candidate experience reflects the employee experience   Ensure the function is equipped with the technology, data, and sourcing capability to  operate   compliantly,  proactively,  and at scale, including strategic use of AI in recruitment   Champion recruitment marketing as a strategic asset, not a transactional output   Monitor talent market trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging workforce challenges within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and radiopharmaceutical sectors   Oversee executive search and strategic hiring initiatives for key leadership and specialist roles   Develop talent sourcing strategies for critical and hard-to-fill roles in competitive global talent markets   M&A and Integration   Lead talent-related due diligence and people integration workstreams for M&A activity   Develop and embed change management frameworks to support integration, reorganization, and structural change   Build  Telix's  capability to absorb and integrate  acquired  talent effectively and with care   Position Requirements (Required) Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field  required.   Master's degree and/or advanced HR qualification preferred.   12+  years   senior  leadership experience in a talent or people function within a complex, multi-country organisation    Demonstrated experience building or significantly maturing a talent strategy function, with evidence of commercial and organisational impact    Proven capability across talent acquisition and at least two of: workforce planning, succession and mobility, employer brand, or M&A integration    Experience  operating  in a high-growth or scaling environment, with the ability to build systems and capability while managing immediate demand    Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceuticals, or a similarly regulated and technically complex industry is desirable    Key Capabilities: Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills     At Telix, we believe everyone counts, we strive to be extraordinary, and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity. You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a shared purpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world.   We offer competitive salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development.  Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.  VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY HERE