Dave Watson

About Dave Watson

Who I helpI partner with leaders in healthcare, biotech, pharma, life sciences, and broader STEM sectors — including technology, engineering, and scientific innovation companies — who need to flex and scale workforce to meet ambitious growth goals.How I helpThrough a specialized MSP / RPO model tailored for STEM and life sciences, I help organizations attract, hire, and retain the technical talent that drives innovation. Whether you’re scaling discovery labs, expanding engineering teams, or launching new R&D programs, I deliver flexible talent solutions that align with your growth strategy — improving quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.Why I’m credibleWith over 20 years of experience building high-performing teams across biotech, pharma, and STEM industries, I’ve partnered with organizations from early-stage startups to global enterprises. I’ve led recruitment programs that filled hundreds of key scientific, technical, and leadership roles while optimizing time-to-hire, talent quality, and long-term retention.My focus is on impact over volume — aligning hiring outcomes with business milestones to help clients innovate faster.

Experience

1. Vice President - Talent Solutions

   Skills Alliance Enterprise

   Oct 2022 — Present

Education

• Lubar College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Sales
• Staffing Services
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Talent Acquisition
• Strategy
• Consulting
• Crm
• Business Strategy
• Executive Search
• Business Development
• Technical Recruiting
• Workforce Planning
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Tools
• Talent Management
• Talent Pipelining
• HR Consulting
• Global Business Development
• Client Relations Skills
• Global Strategy
• Contingent Workforce
• Human Resources
• Rpo
• Building Relationships
• Strategic Workforce Planning
• Managed Service Programs
• Sourcing
• Account Management
• Temporary Staffing
• Leadership
• Contract Recruitment
• Management