AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven bio pharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, inflammation, autoimmune, oncology, infection, and neuroscience diseases. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. AstraZeneca / Medimmune's biologics manufacturing center in Frederick is the largest biologics manufacturing facility within the company's global network and portfolio of assets, and a worldwide industry leader in cell culture manufacturing. Our passion and work helps deliver life-changing medicines

Recruited back to the organization to direct an enterprise-wide transformation with IT and HR senior management, while serving as the program manager for overall IT talent acquisition, summer interns, and associate engagement.HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (Mar. 2012 to April 2016)Guided the implementation of HR programs throughout the IT disciplines in partnership with the internal Centers of Expertise (COE). Validated fundamental technical competencies for new IT positions in collaboration with external vendor. Appointed to serve on team charged with revamping the corporate HR Council. Developed enterprise-wide IT organization charts.• Developed and implemented an enterprise-wide Diversity Sourcing and Inclusion Strategy focused on recruiting diverse IT talent for highly specialized positions.• Created a customized IT HR Dashboard to provide advanced metrics to senior IT leadership.• Served as the Program Manager for the IT staffing process, which included responsibility for compliance with the IT Target Operating Model. • Directed the IT Summer Intern Program, consisting of ten interns responsible for key IT projects.• Administered program focused on improving IT Engagement Survey processes and communications, which was highlighted by a new action planning program.• Spearheaded the establishment of a selection methodology and tool, which enabled the organization to conduct over 1,800 interviews and place nearly 700 highly qualified IT associates, as part of an enterprise-wide transformation initiative.

Directly supported Marriott International partnership through the strategic management of recruiting relationships.RELATIONSHIP MANAGER / RECRUITER (Mar. 2011 to Mar. 2012)Successfully oversaw comprehensive recruiting activity for Global Finance, Information Technology, Learning, and Flex Staffing. Cultivated and maintained strong working relationships with hiring managers, associates, and candidates, resulting in positive survey results. Refined the hiring process.• Considered the in-house Subject Matter Expert for reporting and tracking of recruiting activity.

Effectively directed recruiting efforts for federal agency clients, as well as the Touchstone Consulting Group.SENIOR MEMBER LEVEL – SENIOR RECRUITER (Aug. 2009 to Jan. 2011)Dedicated to creating rapid deployment sourcing strategies in alignment with needs defined by hiring managements, project managers, and internal leadership. Minimized placement time of staff for newly awarded contracts and proposals.• Initiated talent pools consisting of cleared and non-cleared candidates, which directly led to increased volume of qualified candidates for both current and anticipated hiring needs.

(CONTRACTED VIA THE CLOVIS GROUP), McLean, VADiligently led recruiting and human capital strategy planning for Organization and Strategy senior partners. ASSOCIATE LEVEL – CLIENT FACING RECRUITER (Feb. 2008 to May 2009)Responsible for locating participating opportunities for the firm at diversity-related fairs and events.• Identified and defined university hiring targets to the University Recruiting Team.

Distinguished as the first dedicated HR professional in the company’s history with responsibility for recruiting, retention, and employee relations. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Sep. 2006 to Dec. 2007)Leveraged distinct recruiting methods to enhance the professional and administrative staff. • Minimized annual volunteer turnover to to less than 10% through a focus on employee retention.