Annalisa Mendoza

About Annalisa Mendoza

Passionate & Driven Talent Acquisition Strategist | 10+ Years of Experience in Financial Services, Automotive, and Pharmaceuticals. I am an experienced Recruiter and Executive Sourcer with a proven track record of delivering top talent across diverse industries, including financial services, automotive, and now pharmaceuticals. With over 10 years of expertise in talent acquisition, I provide a white-glove experience to both candidates and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless alignment between business needs and candidate aspirations.Currently, I lead strategic sourcing efforts for Sanofi, where I focus on identifying and engaging top-tier talent to drive innovation in the pharmaceutical sector. My approach emphasizes building long-term relationships and delivering tailored, data-driven talent solutions to meet the complex needs of today’s competitive marketplace. Previously, I supported executive sourcing for Citi’s Securities Services, In Business Risk, Private Banking, and Wealth Management functions, working with high-impact teams that provided cutting-edge solutions for corporations, financial institutions, and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Throughout my career, I have developed and enhanced my skills in full-cycle recruiting, strategic sourcing, and talent acquisition, along with a strong focus on diversity, internal mobility, and candidate experience.Driven by a passion for people and business, I specialize in: Executive Search and Strategic Sourcing, Full Life-Cycle Recruiting, Diversity and Inclusion Strategies, Candidate Onboarding and Talent Development, Building and Managing Stakeholder Relationships. I hold a degree in Psychology with a focus on Human Resources Management from the University of South Florida. My goal is to continue transforming talent acquisition by aligning exceptional people with organizations that value their unique contributions.On maternity leave since October 2025, returning in May 2026 to continue driving executive recruitment excellence at Sanofi.

Experience

1. Senior Executive Sourcing Partner - Global Executive Recruitment & Search

   Sanofi

   Aug 2024 — Present · Bogota, CO

   On maternity leave since October 2025, returning in May 2026 to continue driving executive recruitment excellence at Sanofi.• Partner with Global Executive Recruiters and People & Culture Leaders to drive strategic talent sourcing for executive and senior leadership roles (L5+), supporting critical hiring needs across geographies and business units.• Serve as a trusted advisor on sourcing strategies, proactively engaging with global stakeholders to provide real-time market intelligence, competitive insights, and executive talent mapping.• Lead proactive talent pipelining and succession planning projects, building diverse candidate slates and long-term leadership pipelines in alignment with Sanofi’s business strategy.• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies with a strong focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE & I), leveraging platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Talent Insights.• Conduct in-depth interviews and candidate assessments, delivering well-calibrated shortlists and presenting strategic recommendations to hiring managers and senior leaders.• Maintain a high-touch, white-glove candidate experience while handling confidential engagements and sensitive executive-level talent discussions.• Collaborate closely with the broader Executive Recruitment team to build global talent pools and continuously refine executive engagement strategies.• Utilize tools such as Avature, Workday, and Beamery to ensure precise documentation, data accuracy, and insights-driven reporting.• Contribute to Sanofi’s employer brand as a talent ambassador by engaging with high-potential executives for future-fit opportunities.• Champion excellence in sourcing by staying ahead of market trends and promoting innovative, data-driven sourcing techniques.

Education

• Colegio Jorge Washington

  High School

  1996 — 2009

• University of South Florida

  Psychology, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2014

Skills

• Spanish
• Problem Solving
• Recruiting
• Hiring
• Team Building
• Management
• Time Management
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Organizational Leadership
• Customer Service
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership
• English
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Media
• Employee Training