Executive Researcher (senior key talent acquisition)

  • Adecco
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Feb 25, 2026
Contractor HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Executive Researcher(Talent Acquisition)

Contract: 6 months

Working pattern: 2 days per week onsite

Join our client, a global leader in healthcare innovation, as an Executive Researcher, where you'll play a pivotal role in identifying and engaging top-tier talent that will help shape the future of medicine.

The Opportunity:
As an Executive Researcher, you will partner closely with the Executive Search Lead (ESL) to deliver exceptional senior talent that aligns with our mission. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic in-house executive search team dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.

What You'll Do:

  • Talent Intelligence: Utilise your pre-search due diligence to establish expectations and inform the hiring process with competitor market insights and compensation guidance.
  • Research Strategy: Map and pipeline talent through innovative sourcing methods, focusing on diverse senior talent with niche skill sets.
  • Insights Gathering: Leverage your network to enhance search focus and provide targeted briefs and progress reports that reflect our client's employer branding.
  • Data Quality: Ensure all information is accurately captured in recruitment systems, maintaining compliance with GDPR and global privacy requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Experience in a search firm or internal direct-sourcing recruitment, specifically sourcing physicians and R&D/Medical talent.
  • Proven candidate research experience, from identification to engagement, using advanced sourcing strategies.
  • Familiarity with generating market insights and sourcing senior talent in medical affairs and R&D.
  • Degree-level education.

What We're Looking For:

  • Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A commitment to providing exceptional candidate care.
  • Professionalism, organisation, and a touch of humour.
  • A rigorous, methodical approach with meticulous attention to detail.
  • High levels of tenacity, creativity, and adaptability to change.
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
  • A collaborative spirit, ready to share results and feedback in a respectful and non-hierarchical manner.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver high-quality results.