BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Posted September 30, 2026

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cork, Ireland Fulltime-Regular
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<p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Who We Are</span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the lives of patients living with serious and life-threatening rare diseases.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise to develop and commercialize innovative therapies that address significant unmet medical needs. Our commitment to patients, combined with our entrepreneurial culture and collaborative spirit, continues to drive our success as we expand our global impact.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">At BioMarin, every employee plays a critical role in advancing our mission. We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives and who thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment</span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Talent Acquisition at BioMarin</span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">The Talent Acquisition team serves as a partner to the business, enabling BioMarin's continued growth by identifying, attracting, and hiring exceptional talent. We are a collaborative, high-performing team committed to delivering an outstanding experience for both candidates and hiring managers while supporting the company's mission and long-term objectives.</span></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;">Talent Specialist</span></b></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;">Hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite)</span></b></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;">  Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork</span></b></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;line-height: 115.0%;">Closing date: Friday 23rd October 2026</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Position Summary</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Reporting to a Principal Talent Advisor, the Talent Specialist will play a key role in supporting recruitment activities across multiple business functions within EUMEA.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">This position partners closely with Talent Advisors, Hiring Managers, Candidates, and People Colleagues to deliver a seamless recruitment process from sourcing through to offer stage. The successful candidate will help attract top talent through proactive sourcing, effective candidate engagement, interview coordination, and stakeholder partnership.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer-focused, and passionate about delivering exceptional recruitment experiences while contributing to broader talent acquisition initiatives.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0.0px;"><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Partner with hiring managers to manage the end to end recruitment process for roles both in Ireland and EUMEA. </span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Proactively source and engage qualified candidates through a variety of channels.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Conduct candidate screening interviews to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with role requirements and shortlist candidates.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring an efficient and positive candidate experience.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Support offer preparation</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Utilize recruiting systems and reporting tools to maintain accurate candidate information and recruitment metrics.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Contribute to process improvement initiatives and recruitment projects that enhance efficiency and candidate experience.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in alignment with company policies and employment legislation.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Deliver a high level of service and partnership to both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Education and Experience</b></span></p><ul style="color: rgb(36,36,36);font-size: 15.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">BSc/MSc degree in human resources, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience recruiting in pharmaceutical/biotech industry highly desired.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and build effective working relationships.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Proven track record of meeting performance goals and delivering results.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel capabilities.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Strong analytical skills with a CI and data/ metrics driven mindset. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Behaviours/ Interpersonal Skills</span></p><ul style="color: rgb(36,36,36);font-size: 15.0px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><li style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;list-style: inherit;margin-left: 25.0px;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Adaptable, self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.</span></li><li style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;list-style: inherit;margin-left: 25.0px;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Self-motivated; able to work proactively and collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team.</span></li><li style="background: white;outline: none;list-style: inherit;margin-left: 25.0px;color: rgb(51,51,51);margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Outstanding client service, problem-solving, and project management skills.</span></li><li style="background: white;outline: none;list-style: inherit;margin-left: 25.0px;color: rgb(51,51,51);margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively.</span></li><li style="background: white;outline: none;list-style: inherit;margin-left: 25.0px;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;line-height: normal;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Strong influencing and negotiation skills to partner effectively with hiring managers and secure top talent. </span></li></ul><div style=""><p style=""><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style=""><span style="">Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.</span></span><span style=""> </span></span></p></div><div style=""></div><div style=""><p style=""><span style=""><span style="">An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, </span><span style="">colour</span><span style="">, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against </span><span style="">on the basis of</span><span style=""> disability.</span></span></p><p style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-weight: 400;line-height: 20.0px;margin: 10.0px 0.0px;color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Ireland Safety Responsibility</span></p><p style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: 'Open Sans' , Helvetica;font-size: 14.0px;font-weight: 400;line-height: 20.0px;margin: 10.0px 0.0px;color: rgb(51,51,51);font-style: normal;letter-spacing: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-transform: none;word-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-repeat: no-repeat;outline: none;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 11.0pt;">Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training. </span></p></div>

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Other / Corporate Functions
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Location
Cork, Ireland
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Fulltime-Regular

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