Patrick Heffernan
About Patrick Heffernan
Patrick Heffernan serves as the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2022. He has a background in recruitment, having worked at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals and Eliassen Group prior to his current role.
Work at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Patrick Heffernan serves as the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process and developing strategies to attract top talent to the organization. Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, and focuses on advancing innovative therapies for cancer treatment.
Previous Experience at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals
Prior to his current role, Patrick worked at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a total of two years. He began as a Recruiting and Engagement Specialist from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to the recruitment efforts and candidate engagement strategies. He then advanced to the position of Associate Talent Acquisition Manager from 2020 to 2022, further enhancing his expertise in talent acquisition within the biotechnology sector.
Recruitment Background at Eliassen Group
Patrick's recruitment career includes significant experience at Eliassen Group, where he worked from 2017 to 2019. He held the position of Technical Recruiter for two years, focusing on sourcing and placing candidates in technical roles. Additionally, he briefly served as a Recruiting Team Lead in 2019, where he managed recruitment efforts and coordinated team activities.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Heffernan studied at Emmanuel College in Boston, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration and Management with a concentration in Sport Management from 2012 to 2016. He also completed his secondary education at Pembroke High School from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in talent acquisition and management.