Job Description

Company Introduction:

Celltrion is a leading biopharmaceutical company that specializes in research, development and manufacturing of innovative therapeutics. We are committed to delivering innovative and affordable medications to promote patients’ access to advanced therapies. We have been at the forefront of biotherapeutic development uncovering new ways of targeting the drivers of disease by creating next-generation biologics and small molecule products.

Celltrion USA is Celltrion’s U.S. subsidiary established in 2018. Headquartered in New Jersey, Celltrion USA is committed to expanding access to biologics to improve care for U.S. patients. Celltrion USA will continue to leverage Celltrion’s unique heritage in biotechnology, supply chain excellence, and best-in-class sales capabilities to improve access to high-quality biopharmaceuticals for U.S. patients.

* Celltrion USA, a subsidiary of Celltrion, acquired Eli Lilly’s manufacturing facility located in Branchburg, New Jersey in September 2025, with the deal closing anticipated by the end of 2025. As a result, the organization’s name is expected to transition to Celltrion Branchburg beginning in 2026.

Please note that while the company name is currently listed as Celltrion USA for the purposes of this job posting, the actual employing entity and work location for this position will be the Branchburg manufacturing site.

Position Brand Description:

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads and manages the end-to-end recruitment process for our U.S. manufacturing site, partnering with business leaders to attract, hire, and retain top talent across technical, engineering, manufacturing, and leadership roles. This role is responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition strategies, optimizing recruitment workflows, and maintaining a strong candidate pipeline. The Talent Acquisition Manager ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, drives a positive candidate experience, and supports workforce planning initiatives. The ideal candidate is strategic, data-driven, and results-oriented, with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Full-Cycle Recruitment

1. Lead and manage all stages of the recruitment process, from job requisition, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection to offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
2. Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce plans, role requirements, and competency expectations.
3. Develop job descriptions, job postings, and interview guides aligned with organizational needs.

Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Management

1. Proactively source candidates through multiple channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, employee referrals, industry networks, and university partnerships.
2. Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical positions, including technical, engineering, manufacturing, and leadership roles.
3. Manage candidate tracking and communications to ensure a consistent and efficient process.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

1. Conduct resume screening, phone interviews, and initial behavioral and competency assessments.
2. Coordinate interview schedules, lead debriefs, and advise on selection decisions with hiring managers.
3. Ensure interview consistency and compliance with internal HR policies and applicable U.S. employment laws.

Hiring Operations & Process Improvement

1. Optimize and standardize recruitment workflows, documentation, and related processes.
2. Track and report recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source effectiveness.
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality of hire and streamline operations.
4. Support onboarding activities in collaboration with HR operations.

Compliance & HR Partnership

1. Ensure all hiring processes comply with federal and New Jersey employment laws, equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements, and company policies.
2. Partner with HR and business leaders on workforce planning, talent forecasting, and employer branding.
3. Contribute to HR projects, including policy development, system implementations, and process updates.
4. Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or HR leadership.

Basic Requirements:

1. 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in either corporate or agency settings, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or GMP-regulated environments.
2. Proven ability to lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple functions and levels.
3. Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, and sourcing tools.
4. Strong employer branding and candidate engagement experience, including leveraging social media, partnerships, and events.
5. Data-driven mindset with experience using recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, source effectiveness) to inform strategy and improve processes.
6. Familiarity with federal and state employment laws and regulations, including diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.

Additional Preferences:

1. Experience in developing and optimizing recruitment processes and strategies.
2. Possession of PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
3. Experience supporting high-volume recruiting and/or technical and engineering roles.
4. Exposure to start-up environments, post-merger integrations (PMI), or HR transformation initiatives.
5. Knowledge of employer branding strategies, talent analytics, and recruitment technology tools.

Certification in HR, Talent Acquisition, or related fields (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Base Pay Range: $64,500 - 150,000
2. Comprehensive paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and additional leave benefits
3. Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
4. Life insurance, matched retirement savings plan, wellness program, and short- and long-term disability benefits
5. Hybrid work flexibility may be available based on business needs

No relocation benefits will be provided

Other Information:

1. Ability to travel in the US and globally.
2. Travel Percentage: 0-10%.

Celltrion is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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