Gunjan Shah

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 11 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 12 years in talent acquisition across pharma sectors
Expert in market mapping and talent availability analysis
Designed internal communication strategies for branding

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned talent acquisition professional in the pharmaceutical and biopharma industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionStakeholder ManagementMarket MappingEmployer BrandingPharmaceutical HiringEnd To End RecruitingManufacturing Industry HiringRecruitingMass HiringOnboarding

Other Skills

CRO/CDMO HiringCandidate ExperienceCollege RecruitingDiversity & InclusionDocumentationGlobal capability centre recruitmentGreenhouse SoftwareHelp Desk SupportHiringHuman Resources (HR)Induction ProgramInternal CommunicationsLinkedIn RecruiterManagementOffer Management

About

As a seasoned talent acquisition professional, I have over 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, pharma global capability centre, biopharma, pharma manufacturing and R&D sectors. I have led recruitment initiatives for various roles within these industries, including R&D, pharmaceutical manufacturing, scientific writing, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, legal counsel, business process management, and company secretary roles. I have also contributed to market mapping and talent availability analysis to help build teams for new skillsets in the company. Additionally, I have designed internal communication mailers/templates and run campus ambassador programs for life sciences colleges as part of branding initiatives. I have been instrumental in setting up an in-house HR ticketing portal. I am passionate about finding the best talent for my clients and helping them achieve their strategic growth goals.

Experience

12 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Korn ferry

Senior Recruitment Partner

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Led recruitment initiatives for various roles like Scientific Writing, Regulatory Affairs, and Legal Counsel at Korn Ferry-RPO for Sanofi.
Collaborated with hiring managers to identify top talent, streamline processes, and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Successfully filled critical positions, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
Developed strong skills in talent acquisition, stakeholder management, and candidate assessment.

Global capability centre recruitmentWorkday RecruitingStakeholder ManagementStrategic SourcingCandidate ExperienceTalent Acquisition

Schrödinger

Senior Principal Associate, Talent Acquisition(Strategic Growth)

Dec 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

Instrumental in filling various roles within the pharmaceutical and Technology hybrid sector.
Conducted market mapping on talent availability to build teams for new skillsets.
Contributed to branding by running campus ambassador programs and designing internal communication mailers.

Internal CommunicationsMarket MappingHiringLinkedIn RecruiterRecruitingEmployer Branding+2

Syngene international limited

Senior Executive Human Resources

Sep 2016 – Nov 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Spearheaded pharmaceutical recruitment efforts for Drug Discovery Domain, specializing in hiring Medicinal Chemists, Synthetic Chemists, and Oncology scientists.
Instrumental in setting up an in-house HR Helpdesk ticketing portal to streamline employee support processes.

Pharmaceutical HiringCRO/CDMO HiringOnboardingDiversity & InclusionHiringEnd to End Recruiting+7

Mylan laboratories limited

HR Associate

Oct 2014 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Recruited Entry and Mid Level talent for various departments including Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Production.
Collaborated with hiring managers to understand role requirements and sourced exceptional candidates.
Conducted interviews, negotiated offers, and onboarded new hires to ensure a seamless recruitment process.

Manufacturing Industry HiringHiringRecruitingOffer ManagementCollege Recruiting

Altisource

Associate Recruiter

Feb 2013 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Managed onboarding activities, vendor relationships, and volume hiring for Altisource in Bengaluru, India.
Validated and shortlisted candidates, scheduled interviews, handled offer management, and negotiated salaries.
Conducted background verifications and reference checks to ensure quality hires.

Mass HiringDocumentationOnboardingHiringOffer ManagementTaleo

Ingersoll rand

Summer Intern

May 2012 – Jul 2012 · 2 mos · Bangalore,India · On-site

Analyzed and optimized Background Verification process at Ingersoll Rand to enhance efficiency.
Developed streamlined methods for faster employee background verification.
Implemented innovative solutions to improve the speed and accuracy of the verification process.