Laura Allen, Mhrm
About Laura Allen, Mhrm
Associate Director, HRBP
Laura Allen currently holds the position of Associate Director, HRBP at two prominent organizations in San Diego, California: Bristol Myers Squibb and Turning Point Therapeutics. Her role involves leading HR initiatives and strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and contributing to the growth and development of the workforce.
Previous Experience in HR Leadership
Laura Allen has a robust background in HR, having worked at Dexcom in various capacities from 2017 to 2021. She started as a Sr. HR Generalist and moved up to the role of HR Business Partner, later becoming the Sr. HR Business Partner. Her tenure at Dexcom focused on talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy implementation.
Human Resources Generalist Experience
Laura Allen's previous roles include significant experiences in generalist functions at Illumina. Between 2012 and 2017, she progressed from Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator to Senior Human Resources Representative, and finally to Human Resources Generalist. These roles helped her develop deep expertise in recruitment, employee engagement, and HR operations.
Education in Human Resources
Laura Allen achieved her academic credentials in Human Resources from DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. She holds a B.S in Human Resources and a Master's degree in Human Resources Management (MHRM). Her educational background has equipped her with theoretical knowledge and practical skills pivotal to her HR roles.
Expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions
Laura Allen has specialized expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions, notably playing a key role in the HR integration process during the $4.1B acquisition of Turning Point Therapeutics by Bristol Myers Squibb. Her skills in this area include HR site leadership, talent planning, succession planning, and employee engagement, making her an invaluable asset in large-scale corporate transitions.