"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This purpose motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options. 

Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA. 

Do you want to become part of a dynamic, international team and grow with us? Then apply now as:   

Senior Manager Executive Search (f/m/d)   

Bad Vilbel | Germany (DE) | Full-time | Permanent | Culture & People (CP) | Professionals 

What you can expect

• In your role as Executive Search Lead, you act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, CFO, CHRO and global functional leaders on talent availability, market trends and competitive insights.
• You lead global end-to-end Executive Search processes, including market mapping, longlist and shortlist creation, as well as direct outreach to senior leaders.
• You build and continuously develop global leadership talent pipelines for succession planning.
• You drive process excellence and ensure consistent global standards in Executive Search.
• You manage and evaluate external Executive Search partners, ensuring clear alignment with STADA’s expectations and performance standards.
• You provide a premium, confidential candidate experience and represent STADA’s leadership culture and EVP in all senior-level interactions.

Who we are looking for

• In your role, you bring 10–15 years of experience in Executive Search (in-house or with a top-tier search firm).
• You have a strong track record in hiring Executive roles and an extensive global network in Pharma, Consumer Health, FMCG or PE-backed environments.
• You are able to effectively influence and partner with senior stakeholders up to C-suite level.
• You have deep expertise in direct sourcing, market mapping and global talent intelligence.
• You work with a high level of discretion, speed and a strong ownership mindset.
• You have excellent communication skills in English; German is an advantage.
• You are used to working in fast-paced, international environments.

What we offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
• Subsidized cafeteria

We look forward to receiving your application via our career portal. At jobs.stada.com you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to recruiting@stada.de. We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail (recruiting@stada.de) and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.  #LI-MK1 #LI-HYBRID