Explore the Agenda

12:00 pm Networking Lunch

1:00 pm Opening Remarks

1:10 pm Networking Icebreaker

Building a Best-in-Class Life Sciences Candidate Experience

1:40 pm Discover: Building a High-Touch, Scalable Candidate Experience in Biotech

Talent Acquisition Director, 89Bio
  • 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

2:00 pm Discover: Delivering Exceptional Candidate Experience (“CX”) as a Growing Life Science Organization

LEAP Searchlight Member,
  • Uncover how to build and implement a candidate feedback program, to boost candidate satisfaction and drive referrals
  • Discover how Danielle built a “Close the Loop” program, at a Series B biotech, to offer feedback to every interviewed candidate
  • Understand tried and true best practices, around giving recruiting candidates feedback, in today’s market

2:20 pm Develop: What More Can We Learn From the Leaders Who Are Leading the Charge in Exceptional Candidate Experience?

Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair

2:40 pm Action: How Can We Revamp Our Candidate Experience to Boost Candidate Satisfaction?

Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair

3:00 pm Networking Break

Top-Tier Employer Branding for Life Sciences

3:20 pm Discover: Delivering a Standout Employer Branding Campaign in Life Sciences

Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Edwards Lifesciences
  • 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

3:40 pm Discover: Building & Elevating a Strong Employer Brand to Drive Talent Attraction

Head Of Global Talent Acquisition, Sirtex Medical
  • 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

4:00 pm Develop: What More Can We Learn From the Leaders Taking Advantage of Marketing & Employer Branding Tactics?

Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Chair

4:20 pm Action: What Levers Can We Pull To Further Elevate Our Employer Brand?

Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair

4:40 pm Closing Remarks & End of Pre-Conference Workshop