Shalini Varanasi

About Shalini Varanasi

With over six years of experience, I am highly proficient in managing the full recruitment lifecycle, client relationship management, training, and vendor management.As a Scientific Clinical Lead Recruiter, I oversee end-to-end recruitment across Scientific, Clinical, Business Professional, Light & Heavy Industry, and Engineering portfolios within the Pharma and Life Sciences sectors. I have successfully supported leading global clients including Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, AbbVie, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Agilent Technologies, Merck & Co, Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca, Gilead Sciences, Lonza, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Mondelez International, BASF, Cargill, and Eisai, among others.I effectively collaborate with Hiring Managers and Account Managers to understand business requirements, provide regular candidate pipeline updates, and ensure hiring deadlines are met. I coordinate closely with Resource Managers and Client Coordinators to analyze role requirements, identify key skill sets, and deliver highly qualified consultants for open requisitions.My expertise includes developing strategic recruitment plans to meet both current and forecasted staffing needs in a matrix-based environment. I design and implement targeted sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines aligned with workforce planning goals. Additionally, I lead continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance recruitment efficiency and service delivery.

Experience

1. Recruitment Lead Scientific Clinical Pharma Accounts

   Synectics Inc.

   May 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   SUMMARY / SKILLS:• Talent Acquisition, Data Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Applicant Tracking, Sourcing, Screening, Phone Screening, Screening Resumes, Boolean, Negotiation, Closing and HR Coordination.• ATS – Talent pathway, Indeed, Monster, Carrier Builder and LinkedIn Recruiter.• Division - Scientific, Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, healthcare and Medical device • Roles - Clinical, Regulatory, Research Scientists, Scientist roles, immunology, oncology, Bench scientist, Quality, Microbiologist, Research role, Supply chain roles etc.Core Client – BMS, Pfizer, Takeda, Abbive, GSK, Abbott laboratories, Novartis, Mondelez International, AT & T, dsm-Firmenich, T-Mobile, CommScope, Consumers Energy, Briggs & Stratton, Sedgwick, KLA Corporation, Xcel Energy, DTE Energy, BASF, Cargill.• Ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks and manage work time efficiently.• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency.• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Education

• Scient Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Pharmacy - B Pharm, Pharmaceutical Sciences

  2016 — 2020