Tamara Bowles Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

Reporting to the CEO, as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), I am responsible for all global HR management, benefits, and HR administration. As part of the senior management team, I partner with line management to improve their leadership skills and management in DLS. Additionally, I engage senior management in modernizing the organization while simultaneously developing a new collaborative culture within the company.

Raleigh, Nc, Us

As Chief Experience Officer, I led HR to drive the virber experience on our platform, empowering success in clinical research professions, and creating cultures and environments where staff are encouraged and supported to thrive. Virb’s platform is unique— integrating AI, machine learning, simulation, ed-tech, community, career development, mentorship, personalization, training, and up-skilling on current and emerging skills domain expertise. We are changing the game in the clinical research space with a new source/train/deploy business model.I’m dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing leadership, strategy, and guidance to support Virb’s goals to source from underrepresented communities that have traditionally been overlooked.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

As a HR/Human Capital leader for WCG for 15 years, I provided strategic, comprehensive, people-centered leadership for this global company serving pharmaceutical and CROs on the frontline of science and medicine. I led as a key partner in the development of plans and programs and provided cross-functional leadership in working closely with the business and other company functions. I supported the execution of the business strategy in a practical and compliant manner, serving as an advisor for a range of employment and labor matters.Additionally, I developed targeted human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and developed specific programs for the filling of the gaps. Areas of Focus included Talent Management, Succession Planning, Training & Development, KPIs, Strategy, and various supportive efforts to ensure teams were aware and aligned with general business development goals. As a DEI champion, I established and led the Diversity & Inclusion Council as Center of Commitment to advance the values of equity, inclusion, and fairness – internally and externally.» Led as a dynamic change agent — including successfully implementing a global contingent management workforce program» Reduced voluntary attrition to under 10% in 2019 and 2020Originally joining as an Administrator in 2006, I progressed through successive roles of increasing responsibility, and was selected as VP, Human Capital Management in 2012 and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer in 2021. __________WCG delivers transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those who perform clinical trials.

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As an HR Generalist for this boutique CRO, I provided HR leadership and advised across multiple employee and company needs. This included but was not limited to Payroll Processing, Monthly and Quarterly Report Generation and Distribution, and Advice and Counsel to employees and managers for employment and disciplinary issues.» Coordinated the evaluation and recommendation of new, enhanced, and current benefit plans while considering cost savings to employees and the company.__________Lineberry Research Associates (LRA), a specialty contract research organization (CRO) focused on central nervous system (CRO) clinical trials, was acquired by Constella Group in 2006.

I partnered directly with the HR Director for the development and set up of the Human Resource department programs and services for 7 locations throughout the state of North Carolina. I worked with both internal and external partners, administering, and coordinating worker’s compensation insurance with employees, providers, and the NC Industrial Commission. As a knowledgeable and trusted HR leader, I provided guidance to supervisors and employees on employment related issues.During this role, I administered various HR plans and procedures for all company personnel across multiple locations.__________Mutual Distribution Company is a family company dedicated to strong relationships with their customers and providing employees with a positive work environment. It’s one of the largest distribution companies in North Carolina.

Brussels, Be

At Solvay, I led the administration of the company’s HR system and was responsible for a broad range of technical needs. I provided training and guidance to users regarding HRS, and served as the communication link on systems operations in HR.Areas of focus included: Audits, System Updates & Modifications, Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Employee/User Training, Metrics.» Maintained and managed security of CYBORG system for employment and benefits» Created quarterly and monthly HR Balanced Scorecard metrics__________Solvay offers a versatile range of high-quality solutions, from chemicals for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and APIs themselves, to manufacturing equipment and packaging. Solvay was acquired by Abbott Laboratories in 2009.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor Of Arts, Industrial Relations