Kathy Larson

About Kathy Larson

Accomplished Global Executive Recruiter and Talent Partner with over 15 years of experience specializing in placing executive and senior leadership talent in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Expertise in managing end-to-end recruitment processes, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, and aligning talent strategies with business goals. Skilled in driving Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and navigating complex hiring environments to deliver top-tier talent. Committed to providing a seamless candidate experience and ensuring that recruitment efforts support organizational growth and leadership development.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Executive Talent Partner, Sourcing and Pipelining - R & d

   Bristol Myers Squibb

   Jan 2022 — Present · US

   Led and managed the full-cycle recruitment process for executive-level roles globally within Research & Drug Development.Collaborated with Business Leaders, HR Partners, Executive Pipelining and Sourcing, Talent Management and other key stakeholders to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies for current demand and succession planning. Ensured seamless execution of the talent acquisition process while maintaining a strong focus on candidate experience and inclusion.

Education

• University of Tampa

  Bachelor, Information Technology Management

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Screening
• Contract Recruitment
• Negotiation
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Talent Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Executive Search
• Resource Management
• College Recruiting
• Permanent Placement
• Internet Recruiting
• Cold Calling
• Screening Resumes
• Staffing Services
• Information Technology
• IT Recruitment
• Sourcing
• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Management
• Networking
• Interviews
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Recruiting
• Staff Augmentation