Lisa Criss

About Lisa Criss

Industry experience includes strong RPO and agency experience, Information Technology, Healthcare, Engineering, Oil & Gas/Energy, Supply Chain Logistics, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, and Outsourcing.*Resume includes earlier career details**Microsoft boomerang*Ernst & Young Alumni*IBM/Kenexa Alumni*Innovative sourcing techniques, including targeted research within competitive environments to identify passive and active candidates, enabling clients to select from a high-quality and talented candidate pool.*High focus on diversity and inclusion and candidate experience.*Keen insight into strategic sourcing principles, metrics and data analysis, and development and implementation of effective hiring procedures that deliver superior employee engagement.* Builds and fosters loyal business relationships with business executives and stakeholders to drive revenue from new and existing clients, while achieving satisfaction at all levels.* Employs proactive management and strong leadership techniques to form cohesive and talented recruiting teams that exhibit a strong sense of urgency to reach hiring targets within deadlines.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Advisor

   Lonza

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   I specialize in full-cycle recruitment for one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Houston, TX, focusing on attracting highly skilled professionals who drive innovation in life sciences. My expertise includes developing and implementing tailored sourcing strategies that meet the unique needs of the life sciences sector. I partner closely with hiring managers and HR teams to optimize the talent acquisition process, ensuring seamless integration of top talent into our organization. With a passion for building a strong employer brand and leveraging cutting-edge recruitment technologies, I help Lonza secure the best talent to advance their mission in healthcare and cell and gene therapy.

Skills

• Contract Recruitment
• Executive Search
• Human Resources
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Hiring
• Employee Relations
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Project Management
• Recruiting
• Business Development
• Sales
• Interviews
• Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Sourcing
• Temporary Placement
• Management
• Training