Richard Buckley
About Richard Buckley
Richard Buckley is the Head of Talent Acquisition, Asia Pacific at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Melbourne, Australia, with over 15 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition within the pharmaceutical and medical industries.
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Richard Buckley currently holds the position of Head of Talent Acquisition for the Asia Pacific region at Bristol Myers Squibb. His role involves managing talent acquisition strategies across various key markets, including Japan, China, Australia, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand.
Current Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Richard Buckley fulfills multiple roles at Bristol Myers Squibb from his base in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He serves as the Talent Acquisition Lead for Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, as well as the Talent Acquisition Manager for Australia and New Zealand. His diverse responsibilities within the organization underscore his extensive expertise in talent acquisition across different regions and functions.
Education and Expertise
Richard Buckley holds a Master of Human Resource Management from Deakin University, completed between 2016 and 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biological Sciences & Physiology from the University of Leeds, studied from 2004 to 2007. His formal education provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in talent acquisition, particularly within the pharmaceutical and medical industries.
Career Progression
Richard Buckley began his career as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Logical Resources, where he worked for three years. He then spent five years at Pharmaceutical & Medical Professionals in a similar role. In 2015, he transitioned to Bristol Myers Squibb as a Talent Acquisition Partner. Since then, he has taken on progressively senior roles, culminating in his current position as Head of Talent Acquisition for the Asia Pacific region.
Experience in Talent Acquisition
With over 15 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, Richard Buckley has developed considerable expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. His career trajectory has seen him develop and lead talent acquisition strategies for multiple countries in the Asia Pacific region. His experience encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, from early-stage recruiting to senior management roles, enabling him to effectively navigate complex recruitment landscapes.