Cara Burnett
About Cara Burnett
Cara Burnett serves as the Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at Exscientia, where she focuses on large-scale recruitment and candidate experience. She has a background in political science and government and has previously worked at Barrington James, advocating for women in leadership and participating in fundraising events.
Work at Exscientia
Cara Burnett serves as the Executive Director of Talent Acquisition at Exscientia, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she is responsible for laying the groundwork for large-scale recruitment drives. She focuses on ensuring an excellent candidate experience and developing long-term Talent Acquisition strategies. Her leadership in this area is aimed at enhancing the organization's ability to attract and retain top talent in the competitive life sciences sector.
Previous Experience at Barrington James
Before joining Exscientia, Cara Burnett worked at Barrington James as Principal - Board and Executive Partners from 2015 to 2020. During her five years in this role, she was based in London, United Kingdom, and focused on expanding the UK C-Level network. She specialized in recruiting top global talent for the Life Sciences Board and Executive Search practice, contributing to the firm's reputation in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Cara Burnett studied at the University of Essex from 2011 to 2014, where she earned a degree in Political Science and Government, with a focus on Politics with Human Rights. Prior to that, she attended The College of Richard Collyer from 2009 to 2011. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies within the life sciences sector.
Advocacy and Community Involvement
Cara Burnett is an advocate for Women in Leadership and actively participates in fundraising activities. She notably ran the 2021 London Marathon to support various causes. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to promoting leadership opportunities for women and contributing to community efforts.