Rebecca R. Lora
About Rebecca R. Lora
Rebecca R. Lora serves as the Senior Manager of Human Resources at ROME Therapeutics, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in talent acquisition and administration, she plays a crucial role in recruiting experts in oncology, immunology, and machine learning to support the company's innovative mission.
Work at ROME Therapeutics
Rebecca R. Lora has been serving as the Senior Manager of Human Resources at ROME Therapeutics since 2022. In this role, she focuses on fostering partnerships with leading academic laboratories to enhance recruitment and retention of experts in critical fields such as oncology, immunology, and machine learning. Lora's contributions align with ROME Therapeutics' mission to explore innovative approaches in unlocking the repeatome for new medical discoveries. She plays a vital role in supporting the company's ethos of exploration and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca R. Lora holds a Master of Music (MM) degree from Temple University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Duquesne University. Her educational background provides her with a unique perspective in her role within human resources, particularly in fostering collaboration between scientific and academic communities. Lora's expertise lies in talent acquisition and human resources strategy, which she applies to her current position at ROME Therapeutics.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ROME Therapeutics, Rebecca R. Lora accumulated significant experience in various roles. She worked at The Rockefeller University as a Laboratory Administrator from 2008 to 2012. Following this, she held multiple positions at Agios Pharmaceuticals, including Associate Manager and Manager of Talent Acquisition from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she served as an Executive Assistant at Pfizer from 2012 to 2015 and at Agios Pharmaceuticals from 2015 to 2019. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of human resources in the biotech sector.
Role in Talent Acquisition
In her previous roles, particularly at Agios Pharmaceuticals, Rebecca R. Lora played a significant role in talent acquisition. She was responsible for aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals, ensuring the selection of qualified candidates who meet the company's needs. Her experience in this area has been instrumental in her current position at ROME Therapeutics, where she continues to focus on attracting top talent in specialized fields.