Jessica Whiting

About Jessica Whiting

I am a Talent Development leader with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering programs that help people and organizations thrive. My work has spanned leadership development, onboarding and team effectiveness - always with a focus on building the skills, confidence and connections employees need to succeed.In addition to my corporate work, I am a certified coach with a passion for helping people grow their careers. I coach individuals who want to develop within their current roles, prepare for the next level of leadership or explore and land their next great career opportunity.What drives me is knowing that the work I do not only supports individual growth, but also strengthens cultures, deepens engagement and drives business results.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Talent Development

   Vaxcyte

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Develop the strategy and roadmap to align Talent Development programs with business priorities.• Design and deliver programs that support the development of employees at all levels.• Partner with key stakeholders to identify critical learning needs and develop solutions to ensure team and organizational effectiveness.• Lead Company level onboarding of new employees and partner with business\'s leaders to support department and team onboarding.• Support talent management processes, including coaching, individual development planning and career development.

Education

• Purdue University

  B.S., Chemistry Education

  1996 — 2001