Quynh N.
About Quynh N.
Quynh N. serves as the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition - Sourcing Lead at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in talent acquisition across various biotech companies, she focuses on operationalizing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices within the industry.
Work at Kite Pharma
Quynh N. currently serves as the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition - Sourcing Lead at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2023. Her previous roles at Kite include Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Senior Recruiter, demonstrating her extensive experience within the organization. Quynh has contributed to Kite Pharma's talent acquisition strategies, focusing on sourcing top talent for the company.
Education and Expertise
Quynh N. earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, College of Chemistry. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Quynh has developed expertise in talent acquisition, particularly in clinical-stage biotech start-ups, and has a strong focus on operationalizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.
Background
Quynh N. has a diverse professional background in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She has held positions such as Associate Director at Allogene Therapeutics and Talent Acquisition Partner at Mirati Therapeutics. Her career spans over a decade, during which she has gained experience in recruitment and staffing within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
Achievements
Quynh N. has spent the past five years focusing on talent acquisition for clinical-stage biotech start-ups, particularly in the cancer treatment landscape. She has been actively involved in promoting health equity through STEM outreach initiatives aimed at underserved communities. Additionally, Quynh emphasizes the integration of DEI philosophies into recruitment practices within the biotech and pharma industries.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Quynh N. worked at several organizations, including Lab Support, KoreOne, and Adecco Medical and Science. Her positions ranged from Senior Technical Recruiter to Branch Leader, showcasing her versatility and depth of experience in the recruitment field. Quynh has also held leadership roles that involved strategic planning and operational management in talent acquisition.