Lead REP USA

Job Description Summary At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives — and this starts with attracting the best talent. As the Recruitment Solution, Recruitment Business Partner you will drive recruitment process and efficiency. Recruitment Experience Partner- Lead is responsible for delivering exceptional hiring outcomes for all US divisions and managing a team of REPs. You will shape how we attract talent at scale, drive consistent excellence in recruitment processes, and partner closely with Recruitment Business Partners to anticipate business needs and solve for future workforce challenges. This is a role you will be a collaborative talent partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by impact, innovation, and continuous improvement. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.   Job Description Summary: Coordinates closely with RBPs to tailor recruitment approaches to BU-specific needs in the region. Leads the regional REP team and the execution of high-volume recruiting activities. Key Accountabilities: Leading REP team to ensure recruitment of the best talents regionally for high-volume roles Embedding standardized processes, tools, and performance measures within the region Driving local coordination with RBP to tailor recruitment strategies and with Recruiting Solutions Excellence teams for continuous improvement Overseeing the full performance management lifecycle of the REP team Key Responsibilities: REP Regional Leadership: Leads and develops REP teams, while planning REP capacity, allocating workload and resources (incl. job requisition assignment) Drives regional process efficiency by ensuring seamless system use, standardization, and adoption of automation and AI enhancements Ensures seamless collaboration with RSE, RBP and talent mgmt. in the region Monitors key success metrics for the team to foster continuous improvement Recruiting Execution: Serves as candidate point of contact, conducts phone screening, extends offer letter for high-volume recruitment (levels 5 and below) - overseen by RBP teams Supports RBP teams in senior role recruitment (level 6 and above), e.g., CV screening, reactive sourcing Achieves recruiting targets at the regional level, while ensuring high-quality of hires and anticipating local risks in hiring and setting mitigation plans Reports regional hiring trends & market intelligence to ensure recruitment of the best talents Capabilities: Mastery of: Recruitment process excellence Positive candidate interface Agility & prioritization Network leadership & collaboration Knowledge of and Experience with: High-volume candidate selection Market & talent understanding Communication & service orientation Understanding of: Talent sourcing Experience Requirement: 8+ years experience in recruitment either in an agency or inhouse talent acquisition team A minimum of 3+ years recent experience in managing teams globally Working hours to partnering with global matrix team Bachelor’s degree preferred   Skills Desired