Pavan Kumar

About Pavan Kumar

Experienced Clinical Recruiter with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticalsindustry.• Strong human resources professional focused in Validations, Computer System Validations, Qualityengineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process Engineering.• Staffing experience in Pharma/Bio Pharma/Medical Device/CRO/IT.• As a Bench Sales Recruiter I am involved in selling the bench consultants, including searching,qualifying, scheduling interviews, rate negotiations, and closing.• Involved in sales i.e, bench consultants to the Vendors and Clients for the requirements.Searching the requirements for the allotted bench from portals, groups and with contacts.• Sharing the requirements with the consultants by his/her comfort ability used to submit the resumeto the recruiter.• Speaking with the recruiters regarding the rate and getting the best as suggested by management.• Worked extensively on marketing bench consultants.• Interacting with Tier one Vendors and making new vendors to the company Involved in marketing ofconsultants on bench to the preferred vendors.• Getting requirements for bench consultants from various sources like Prime Vendors, job portals andother Networking sites.• Keeping track of the start and end dates of the bench consultants• Maintain daily & weekly status lists of all activities through MS Excel.• Set up interviews and closed candidates for various positions.• Process candidates from initial contact through entire interview/placement process which includesinterview scheduling and follow up.• Actively involved in marketing of consultants on bench to the preferred vendors.• Responsibilities include calling on prime vendors, developing corporate account relationships,presenting consultants, negotiating and finalizing contracts.• Negotiating rate with vendors & managing the long term relations with them.Contingent Workforce Staffing Specialist - Pharma/IT.Contact: R•••@sparklifesolutions.com

Experience

1. Director of Recruiting Operations

   Spark Life Solutions Inc

   Apr 2024 — Present · US

   Manage end-to-end bench sales recruitment process for the US Pharma industry, sourcing, screening, and placing skilled consultants on client projects.• Develop and maintain relationships with consultants and vendors, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent for available bench positions.• Market bench candidates (US Citizens, Green Card Holders, H1-B, and OPT candidates) to staffing vendors and clients across the US, identifying the best opportunities for them.• Negotiate contract terms and rates with vendors and clients, ensuring competitive compensation packages for bench consultants while maximizing company profitability.• Monitor and track the immigration status of consultants, ensuring compliance with US work authorization requirements, including H-1B, OPT, CPT, and Green Card processing.• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales and HR, to align recruitment strategies with organizational goals and market demands.• Conduct regular follow-ups with consultants to ensure smooth onboarding, addressing any issues and ensuring long-term retention in client projects.• Leverage job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn, and other social media platforms to identify and engage potential candidates and business opportunities.• Build and maintain relationships with US staffing firms, pharmaceutical companies, and industry leaders to stay updated on market trends and client needs.• Track and report key recruitment metrics such as placement rates, time to fill positions, and consultant performance to senior management.• Provide training and mentorship to junior recruiters, enhancing team performance and ensuring consistency in the recruitment process.

Education

• Sathyabama University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc

  2014 — 2017

• Fort Atkinson High School

  High School Diploma

  2000 — 2012