Associate Director/Director, Talent Acquisition – FSP

Submission for the position: Associate Director/Director, Talent Acquisition – FSP - (Job Number: 172293)

About PPD:

Looking to be part of something bigger? We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.

About the department:

Our global Talent Acquisition group, numbering close to 90 employees in 12 countries, is a best-in-class Talent Acquisition team. We are committed to excellence in hiring top talent for PPD worldwide, we strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our internal clients, candidates, and colleagues. Due to business expansion, we are now looking for a driven and passionate Associate Director or Director to join our global team.

About the role:

We are seeking an Associate Director/Director, Talent Acquisition – FSP (Functional Service Partnerships) to drive and support PPD’s expanding portfolio in this area. This is a global role that will work closely with the business leads, PPD talent acquisition team members and also our FSP clients. The position requires a candidate who understands business needs, can develop strategy and who can make decisions confidently in a dynamic environment.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

This is an ideal position for someone who loves to solve problems through collaboration and innovation, and work in a fast-paced environment with both autonomy and support.

The Director/Associate Director will work across a matrix environment with a team of recruiters and talent acquisition coordinators focused on recruiting for a variety of roles across a growing CRO. Responsible for creating and executing against a strategy of high volume sourcing, recruiting, and attracting best-qualified candidates.

Develops and implements Talent Acquisition strategy to meet current FSP needs and future growthRepresents PPD Talent Acquisition in supporting FSP business leaders with client development, proposals and strategy.Provides regular reporting to business leads and clients on meeting key success criteria. Anticipates and shapes recruiting needs by creating strong internal client relationships. Acts as key figure within talent acquisition for internal and external clients.Works closely with management across regions to share information and best practices and provide assistance on critical needs.Work across PPD Global Talent Acquisition communicating initiatives, strategies and measurements. Provides leadership and direction and to improve the department's contribution to the business objectives.Remains abreast of trends and developments in talent acquisition and recommends nature and timing of department improvements.#GD*LI-NA1

About PPD:

Looking to be part of something bigger? We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.

About the department:

Our global Talent Acquisition group, numbering close to 90 employees in 12 countries, is a best-in-class Talent Acquisition team. We are committed to excellence in hiring top talent for PPD worldwide, we strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our internal clients, candidates, and colleagues. Due to business expansion, we are now looking for a driven and passionate Associate Director or Director to join our global team.

About the role:

We are seeking an Associate Director/Director, Talent Acquisition – FSP (Functional Service Partnerships) to drive and support PPD’s expanding portfolio in this area. This is a global role that will work closely with the business leads, PPD talent acquisition team members and also our FSP clients. The position requires a candidate who understands business needs, can develop strategy and who can make decisions confidently in a dynamic environment.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

This is an ideal position for someone who loves to solve problems through collaboration and innovation, and work in a fast-paced environment with both autonomy and support.

The Director/Associate Director will work across a matrix environment with a team of recruiters and talent acquisition coordinators focused on recruiting for a variety of roles across a growing CRO. Responsible for creating and executing against a strategy of high volume sourcing, recruiting, and attracting best-qualified candidates.

Develops and implements Talent Acquisition strategy to meet current FSP needs and future growthRepresents PPD Talent Acquisition in supporting FSP business leaders with client development, proposals and strategy.Provides regular reporting to business leads and clients on meeting key success criteria. Anticipates and shapes recruiting needs by creating strong internal client relationships. Acts as key figure within talent acquisition for internal and external clients.Works closely with management across regions to share information and best practices and provide assistance on critical needs.Work across PPD Global Talent Acquisition communicating initiatives, strategies and measurements. Provides leadership and direction and to improve the department's contribution to the business objectives.Remains abreast of trends and developments in talent acquisition and recommends nature and timing of department improvements.#GD*LI-NA1

Education and Experience:

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10-12 years).

5 year of leadership responsibility

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated business acumen with ability to understand complex organizational structures and environmentsExperience of working within a CRO environment is beneficialExpert knowledge of recruiting theories, principles, programs, trends and best practices Excellent analytical and quantitative skills Advanced level of skill in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity Demonstrates executive presence and strong consultation and presentation skills Ability to influence at all levels of the organization Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require minimal travel (<20%)

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust -

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Education and Experience:

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10-12 years).

5 year of leadership responsibility

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated business acumen with ability to understand complex organizational structures and environmentsExperience of working within a CRO environment is beneficialExpert knowledge of recruiting theories, principles, programs, trends and best practices Excellent analytical and quantitative skills Advanced level of skill in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity Demonstrates executive presence and strong consultation and presentation skills Ability to influence at all levels of the organization Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require minimal travel (<20%)

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust -

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Submission for the position: Associate Director/Director, Talent Acquisition – FSP - (Job Number: 172293)