Department Corporate TS Job posted on Nov 29 2025 Employment type C-C7-Confirmed-HO Staff Zydus Lifesciences Limited formerly known as Cadila Healthcare Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Ahmedabad which is primarily engaged in the manufacture of generic drugsRole - Talent Acquisition Lead Designation - Deputy Manager Associate Manager Dept - Human Resource Experience - 8 Years Location - Ahmedabad Based Location Role Purpose Lead the Talent Acquisition function for Zydus Lifesciences Limited driving leadership hiring across OSD Manufacturing Assets and building a future-ready Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence COE This role will define and implement robust processes SLAs and SOPs oversee readiness for recent hires and champion best-in-class hiring practices delivering an exceptional candidate experience and positioning Zydus as an employer of choice Key Responsibilities Leadership Hiring Manage end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for senior leadership roles across OSD manufacturing units Conduct executive talent mapping and discreet engagement with high-potential candidates Collaborate with Talent Management for competency functional and behavioral assessments Implement structured assessment frameworks and ensure compliance with leadership evaluation standards TA COE Development Technology Establish a future-ready TA COE by designing process maps SLAs and SOPs Standardize recruitment workflows and leverage AI and automation for efficiency Drive talent co-location initiatives and lead continuous improvement Onboarding Operational Excellence Own joining documentation and onboarding logistics Coordinate seat allocation asset provisioning premise access and onboarding preparedness Forecast asset requirements and arrange procurement Manage lodging and boarding for relocating employees Candidate Experience Employer Branding Define and monitor candidate experience parameters Develop leadership pitches and engagement strategies aligned with employer brand Promote diversity and inclusion Stakeholder Engagement Partner with BU HR Finance and Capex teams for recruitment budgeting and approvals Advise business leaders on talent trends and market insights Mentor the Talent Acquisition team Governance Compliance Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements Maintain audit-ready documentation for all hiring and onboarding processes Key Interactions Internal External Business HR Site HR Heads HR Shared Services People Ops Admin Finance IT teams Talent Management Teams Leadership Stakeholders Executive Search Partners Industry Talent Communities Assessment Vendors Relocation Asset Partners Job Specifications Exposure Leadership Hiring Exposure is a must Pharma Experience is a plus but not mandatory Experience Level 8 years Education Graduate in any field Masters PG in HR Preferred Certifications Behavioural assessment tool certifications Location Anywhere in India Ahmedabad preferred Travel 20 -25

📌 Talent Acquistion Lead - Manufacturing Corporate (India)
🏢 Zydus Lifesciences
📍 India