Sean Kennedy
About Sean Kennedy
Sean Kennedy is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at BenchSci, where he recruits talent to advance biomedical AI. He has over a decade of experience in tech recruitment, having held various roles in multiple recruitment firms and the British Army.
Current Role at BenchSci
Sean Kennedy serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at BenchSci, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on recruiting top talent to enhance the development of advanced biomedical AI, contributing to the company's mission of accelerating scientific research. His responsibilities include engaging with potential candidates through LinkedIn and promoting career opportunities within the organization.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Sean has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was the Director of UK Recruitment at Resourcing People from 2020 to 2021. He also held the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Reed Professional Services for one month in 2022. Prior to that, he worked as a Talent Partner at VOOVENTS LIMITED from 2012 to 2015 and as a Talent Acquisition professional at J Mould Reading from 2021 to 2022.
Background in Recruitment and Leadership
Sean's recruitment career includes significant roles at Lynx Recruitment, where he served as Development Team Leader, Principal Consultant, Senior Manager, and Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2020. His experience spans over a decade, focusing on recruiting for tech roles in areas such as Python, SQL, Machine Learning, Elastic Search, QA, DevOps/SRE, and Artificial Intelligence. He has supported 15 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading research centers worldwide.
Military Service
Before entering the recruitment field, Sean served in the British Army as part of The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment - 2nd Battalion from 2007 to 2012. His military background has contributed to his leadership skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments.
Education and Training
Sean studied at Easthampstead Park School, where he focused on Sports Studies from 2005 to 2009. This educational background has provided him with foundational skills that complement his professional experience in recruitment and talent acquisition.