Director/Senior Director, Talent Acquisition

The Global Head of Talent Acquisition leads the strategy and execution of all talent acquisition efforts for Merus, focusing on building a high-performing, scalable recruitment solution that supports growth across key locations, including the US and Europe. This role drives the end-to-end candidate experience, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the organization attracts, hires, and onboards top talent efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute a robust talent acquisition strategy aligned with the global people strategy and business growth plans.
• Lead a high-performing TA function, leveraging both internal resources and external partners to support recruitment needs for US and European locations.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand business needs and anticipate talent gaps.
• Coach/player mindset, willing to roll up your sleeves and recruit.
• Manage recruitment budgets, vendor partnerships, and optimize recruitment technology and processes.
  
  

Candidate Experience & Onboarding

• Ensure a world-class candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle by fostering timely communication, transparency, and engagement.
• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure new hires are set up for success, aligned with company culture, and fully integrated into their roles.
• Continuously assess and improve onboarding programs in partnership with HR and business leaders.
  
  

Talent Advisor & Business Partner

• Serve as a trusted talent advisor to business leaders, providing workforce planning insights, market intelligence, and recruitment guidance to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and senior leadership to ensure talent acquisition supports broader people strategies and business objectives.
• Promote and enable internal mobility by identifying and advocating for existing talent opportunities within the organization to support career growth and retention.
  
  

Operational Excellence & Analytics

• Monitor recruitment metrics and analyze data to assess effectiveness, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Lead employer branding initiatives to enhance Merus’ attractiveness as an employer of choice.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We Are Looking For a Candidate With

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition leadership roles, ideally within life sciences, biotech, or similarly regulated, high-growth industries.
• Proven success designing and executing global or multi-location TA strategies with a focus on both candidate experience and business partnership.
• Experience managing recruitment operations leveraging both in-house and external resources.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and candidates alike.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
  
  

Our offer

We offer an exciting opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the biotech industry. As part of Merus, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with an exceptional international team of people who are passionate about what they do. To top it off, we offer a highly competitive total rewards package (benefits and compensation), training that is tailored to your individual development, and career opportunities that match your ambitions. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to join us as we close in on cancer – everything you do matters at Merus.