Janaki D. — Head of Talent
Talent Acquisition Leader with 14 years of global hiring expertise across HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Facilities Management, alongside deep experience in Supply Chain, Technical, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D, and Pharma/MedTech Commercial functions. Currently at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, I lead with a strategic focus on talent acquisition excellence, employer branding, and inclusive hiring. I’m passionate about building high-impact teams and creating meaningful candidate experiences that align with organizational vision. Certified in Leadership, Communication, and Unconscious Bias, I champion diverse, inclusive, and future-forward hiring practices. Skilled in Workday Recruiting, CRM, and people management, I strive to connect top talent with purpose-driven opportunities.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader in the Pharma and MedTech sectors.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 14 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Talent Acquisition
- Employer Branding
- Project Management
- Strategic Recruitment Planning
Career Highlights
- 14 years of global hiring expertise.
- Champion of diverse and inclusive hiring practices.
- Skilled in Workday Recruiting and CRM.
Work Experience
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Team Lead- Talent Advisory (Emerging Markets - India, APAC, Europe, South Africa) (4 mos)
Human Resource Partner- HR for HR and HR for Global Legal Compliance (GIG) (1 mo)
Lead Talent Acquisition - Global Corporate Functions (HR, Legal & Compliance, Finance & GCC (1 yr 10 mos)
Johnson & Johnson
Lead Talent Acquisition - APAC Supply Chain and Manufacturing and Employer Branding Lead India (1 yr 5 mos)
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and Employer Branding Lead- India (2 yrs 11 mos)
Dow
Human Resources Partner, Plant HR & Training Lead-India (2 yrs 1 mo)
Human Resources Partner- India & Bangladesh (8 mos)
Human Resources Partner- Bangladesh and Recruitment Lead for India (7 mos)
Abbott
Talent Acquisition Lead - Corporate Functions (1 yr 4 mos)
Talent Acquisition Consultant - Mid-management Commercial and Medical Rep Hiring (11 mos)
Talent Acquisition Consultant - Medical Representative Hiring (5 mos)
Contactx Resource Management
Recruitment Consultant (Manufacturing, Real Estate and Chemicals) (1 yr 3 mos)
Dome Coffees (S) Pte Ltd
Assistant Store Manager (1 yr 1 mo)
Education
Master’s Degree at Edith Cowan University
Using Design Thinking in HR and Consulting Skills for Internal HR at Cornell University
Bachelor’s Degree at MMK College of Commerce and Economics, Bandra
High School at R. D. National College, Bandra
Secondary School Certificate at St.Josephs Convent, Bandra West
