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Workshop A

9:00 am Workshop A: Building a Best-in-Class Life Sciences Candidate Experience

Head of Talent Acquisition, 89Bio Inc.
Director - Talent & Culture, BigHat Biosciences

This is an interactive workshop for life sciences TA leaders looking to revitalize their candidate experience. The morning will spotlight some of the most innovative ways biopharma organizations are engaging applicants throughout the candidate journey; achieving cross-functional buy-in for candidate experience strategies, and ultimately positioning themselves as employers who care.

Case Studies Include:

  • Building a High-Touch, Scalable Candidate Experience in Biotech
    • Establishing a high-touch, consistent candidate experience in a pre-commercial biotech environment
    • Instilling a “recruiting mindset” across the organization, from executive assistants to the C-suite
    • Dive into the story behind 89bio’s candidate experience strategy
  • Delivering Exceptional Candidate Experience as a Growing Life Science Organization
    • Implementing a ‘close the loop’ feedback program to boost candidate satisfaction and drive referrals
    • Explore the benefits of crafting personalized offers in a competitive market
    • Discover how BigHat Biosciences embedded a candidate-first tone across all touchpoints to strengthen employer brand and retention through a period of rapid growth

Workshop B

1:00 pm Workshop B: Top-Tier Employer Branding for Life Sciences

Head of Global Talent Acquisition Programs & Recruiting Innovation, Moderna
Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Edwards Lifesciences
Head Of Global Talent Acquisition, Sirtex Medical Limited

This is an interactive workshop for life sciences TA leaders looking to reimagine their employer branding and Sciences bring in the market’s best talent. The afternoon will spotlight some of the most innovative ways biopharma organizations are engaging applicants through top-tier employer marketing strategies by effectively demonstrating their EVP.

Case Studies Include:

  • Delivering a Standout Employer Branding Campaign in Life Sciences
    • How can TA and employer marketing effectively collaborate to build a comprehensive campaign?
    • Best-in-class employer branding tactics to drive engagement in a competitive market
    • Discover how Edwards Lifesciences reimagined its employer branding strategy leading to an increase of 170% in career website visits
  • Building & Elevating a Strong Employer Brand to Drive Talent Attraction
    • Establish an authentic employee value proposition that attracts culturally aligned life sciences talent
    • How can TA professionals effectively utilize employer branding during the hiring process?
    • Uncover how Sirtex reimagined its employer brand, including leading focus groups and executive interviews to tell the company’s story
  • Interactive Session: Innovative Employer Branding Strategies