Navigating Pharma’s Hiring Process

Speakers

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  Cristina Paletta Forecast Manager, Oncology, AstraZeneca
  

  Cristina Paletta

  Forecast Manager, Oncology, AstraZeneca
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  Jo Ann Miele Head of Talent, Bayer Canada
  

  Jo Ann Miele

  Head of Talent, Bayer Canada

  Jo Ann is a strategic and results-driven senior talent and organizational development leader. Her thought leadership is informed by extensive and diverse experience in both global and Canadian companies within multiple industries including financial services, health care, pharmaceutical, telecommunications and airport management.

  In her numerous senior-level roles driving the talent management, leadership development and organizational effectiveness agenda, she has a solid track record in building organizational capability, transforming culture, positively impacting employee performance, and achieving long-term business goals. She has a passion for developing and growing talent.

  Jo Ann is a certified Board Director, Executive Coach, and Change Management Practitioner.

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  Lara Mascitelli Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, AstraZeneca
  

  Lara Mascitelli

  Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, AstraZeneca

  Lara Mascitelli, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at AstraZeneca. With over 17 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment gaining experience from Agency, Medical Device and Pharmaceutical industry. Lara has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to identify and acquire top talent for leading organizations. Her career journey reflects a steady progression from roles as an Internal Recruiter to Manager, ultimately leading to her current role at AstraZeneca.
  In her current capacity, Lara passionately manages a team of Talent Acquisition Partners who primarily focus on The Marketing Company also known as Commercial roles within AstraZeneca. Her deep expertise in talent management and recruitment strategy has been instrumental in driving the success of our talent acquisition initiatives.
  Lara’s past experience is marked by her successful recruitment for all positions within North America while at Stryker, with a primary focus on Sales & Marketing. Her passion for identifying and acquiring top talent has been a driving force throughout her career.

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  Michelle Belzile Health Sciences Recruiter, Lock Search Group
  

  Michelle Belzile

  Health Sciences Recruiter, Lock Search Group

  With over 20 years of experience in diverse roles across Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Management, Michelle honed her expertise in the life sciences sector. Her career spans multinational pharmaceutical companies to innovative biotech start-ups. Now, as a Senior Recruiter at Lock Search Group, Michelle leverages her industry knowledge and proven track record in building and leading successful teams to support and craft effective hiring solutions benefiting both companies and candidates alike.