Norbert Schmeidler

About Norbert Schmeidler

Internationally experienced global human resources executive with a record of accomplishment in both strategic and operational marketing, product launch, persuasive selling, change management, conflict management, communication strategies, developing continuous process improvement initiatives company-wide, employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, performance management and organizational development. Comprehensive experience in company leadership counseling of senior leaders and directing changes in company operating culture. A forward-thinking, industrious top performer with a passion for excellence and a commitment to company success. Select accomplishments include:Improved quality and robustness of recruitment & selection process for global marketing & sales executives in big pharma improving quality of talent acquired as measured ex post facto in performance ratings of hires. Process also resulted in savings of over $ 2 million per annum in agency fees.Created and implemented marketing & sales assessment & development centers as well as a leadership development program to accelerate development of high potential talent resulting in improved internal placement (i.e, internal / external ratio) from 60/40 to 70/30.Led integration of global marketing & sales function between Roche and Genentech, creating two strategic centers and harmonizing recruitment, performance management and talent management processes across companies, cultures and geographies.Created plan for reorganization of HR function in EMEA as part of globalization of pharma company structure.Restructured HR function and managed a team which incorporated acquisition, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and employee relations in order to support business strategy.

Experience

1. Human Resources Business Partner

   Lightcast

   Jan 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   People Strategy & Leadership: Partners with HR leadership and business units to develop and executepeople strategies that align with organizational objectives and long-term growth. Leverages insightsfrom the business to create tailored talent solutions.Talent Acquisition & Development: Collaborates with the talent acquisition team to refine recruitmentprocesses and build a sustainable talent pipeline. Serves as the initial intake coordinator to initiate thehiring process—guides leaders in workforce planning and career development to ensure talentscalability for future needs.Performance Management: Supports the performance management cycle, ensuring fair andtransparent evaluations. Facilitates calibration sessions to guarantee alignment across departments,fostering a culture of continuous feedback, development, and improvement.Employee Engagement: Champions employee engagement strategies by partnering with managers tocreate high-performing, motivated teams. Drives initiatives that enhance collaboration, well-being, andalignment with Lightcast’s core values of teamwork, ownership, and innovation.Business Intelligence: Analyzes key people metrics, including retention, engagement, and data, to inform strategic HR initiatives. Uses insights to make data-driven recommendationsthat enhance organizational performance.Process Improvement: Continuously evaluates HR processes for efficiency and scalability. Advocates forand implements process improvements that support organizational growth, innovation, and a seamlessemployee experience.HR Operations & Employee Transactions: Leads the accurate processing and strategy behind employeelifecycle events—such as promotions, title changes, job leveling, onboarding, and offboarding. Ensurescompliance with internal policies and external regulations, positioning HR as a trusted business partner.

Education

• Wichita State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences

  1981 — 1984

• Wichita State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Biological Sciences

  1984 — 1986

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Recruiting
• Marketing Management
• Global Marketing
• Employee Engagement
• Product Launch
• Biotechnology
• Management
• Organizational Development
• Global Human Resources Management
• Oncology
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management