Jim Harrington

About Jim Harrington

With over 14 years of Talent Acquisition experience, I specialize in driving forward-thinking talent acquisition strategies, particularly in the scientific and drug development sectors sectors. At IAVI, our focus is translating scientific discoveries into globally accessible public health solutions, aligning with the organization\'s mission to deliver affordable health innovations. My approach integrates strategic human resource planning and talent management, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce that contributes to groundbreaking advancements.At GSK, I honed my expertise in leading recruitment for a high-level biopharmaceutical Research and Development organization across multiple regions. By connecting top talent with critical positions in a core development business, I supported GSK\'s mission to innovate in Pharmaceutical development. Leveraging skills in full-life cycle recruiting, I helped build teams that push the boundaries of science and improve global health outcomes.

Experience

1. Director, Talent Acquisition

   IAVI

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Leading Talent Acquisition for IAVI - Where we are translating scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Account Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Recruiting
• Salesforce.com
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Contract Negotiation
• Powerpoint
• Management
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Training
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Cold Calling
• Talent Acquisition
• Healthcare
• Sourcing
• Human Resources
• Pharmaceutics
• Oncology
• Operations Management
• Biotechnology
• CRO
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Medical Devices
• Clinical Research
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing