Bj Wright
About Bj Wright
Bj Wright serves as the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Ardelyx, Inc., bringing extensive experience from various leadership roles in talent acquisition across multiple organizations. With a background in business management and a career spanning over three decades, Wright has developed expertise in aligning talent strategies with business needs.
Current Role at Ardelyx
Bj Wright serves as the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Ardelyx, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he focuses on aligning talent acquisition strategies with the company's business objectives. His responsibilities include collaborating with HR teams and hiring managers to address staffing needs and ensure effective recruitment processes. The position is based in Fremont, California, and operates in a remote capacity.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Bj Wright has extensive experience in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked at Puma Biotechnology, Inc. as Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition from 2019 to 2023, where he managed recruitment strategies. Prior to that, he held the position of Talent Acquisition Lead at Dignity Health for 11 months in 2017-2018. His earlier roles include Manager of Staffing at Baxter BioScience and Baxalta Incorporated, where he contributed to staffing solutions and alignment with business strategies.
Education and Expertise
Bj Wright holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, achieving a B.S. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and human resources. He possesses skills in developing and analyzing cost metrics to validate sourcing methods, as well as reviewing technology platforms for continuous improvement in recruitment processes.
Career Background
Bj Wright's career spans over three decades, beginning as a Supervisor/Recruiter at United Parcel Service from 1989 to 1999. He has held various roles in talent acquisition, including Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at Medtronic Diabetes and Director of Talent Acquisition at DEX (Data Exchange Corporation). His experience includes managing staffing needs and collaborating with corporate leaders to address supply-demand gaps in talent.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout his career, Bj Wright has catalyzed innovative human resource programs and leadership initiatives that have impacted Fortune 100 companies. He has anticipated and offered effective solutions for employment issues by aligning talent needs with business strategies, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness.