Michael Hakeem

About Michael Hakeem

As the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Charles River Labs, I oversee the end-to-end talent acquisition process for a leading contract research organization that provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. With over four years of experience in this role and more than a decade of HR and recruiting expertise, I have successfully built and led a high-performing global talent acquisition team that delivers quality, diversity, and efficiency in hiring top talent across various functions and regions. I have also developed and implemented innovative talent acquisition strategies, programs, and tools that align with the company\'s vision, values, and goals, and that enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience. Additionally, I have partnered with senior leaders and key stakeholders to understand and anticipate their talent needs, and to provide data-driven insights and solutions that support their growth and performance objectives.

Experience

1. Senior Director Global Talent Acquisition

   Charles River Laboratories

   Jan 2019 — Present · Wilmington, MA, US

Skills

• Employer Branding
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Operations
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Staffing Operations
• Time Management
• Clinical Trials
• Recruiting
• Strategic Sourcing
• Onboarding
• Sales
• Sourcing
• Biotechnology
• Healthcare
• Temporary Placement
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Technical Recruiting
• Internet Recruiting
• Management