Meet the LEAP TA Searchlight cohort of Strategic Advisors

The LEAP TA Searchlight network strives to deliver diversity of thought and therefore we are thrilled to introduce you to the network’s cohort of strategic advisors. They bring their firsthand expertise in developing, innovating, and implementing strategies to identify top talent from diverse backgrounds.

Erin Krolikiewicz

Erin Krolikiewicz, Global Head of Precision Talent Management and Executive Scouting at Novartis

A Chief Talent Officer responsible for Novartis's cross divisional and cross unit precision talent management team and executive talent scouting discipline. An impactful and results driven human resources leader who thrives on leading high-performance teams across the globe to ensure the future success of the organization.

Celine Raffray

Celine Raffray, Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Bristol-Myers Squibb

Vice President, Talent Acquisition at BMS who is passionate about offering hope to patients through talent engagement, shaping culture, and focusing on long term workforce planning.

Melissa Boos

Melissa Boos, Global Head of Executive Search at Takeda

A Global Head of Executive Search at Takeda. Experienced in all aspects of full-life cycle executive and professional recruiting in a matrixed environment. Adept at initiating and maintaining relationships with all levels of management through C-Suite. Consistent record of designing and implementing cost-effective recruiting initiatives.

Wendy Durkin

Wendy Durkin, an experienced HR & Talent Acquisition Leader currently from C4 Therapeutics

A Talent Strategist working with leaders who understand the importance of hiring top notch talent to build successful teams, so they can make a dramatic difference for patients. Wendy has recently worked with Third Rock Therapeutics, Rheos Medicines, Relay Therapeutics and most recently launched portfolio company, Thrive. Wendy has over 20 years of recruiting experience in life sciences.

Pete Mello

Pete Mello, Sr Director, Talent Acquisition, Alkermes

A Senior Director at Alkermes, Peter leads and provides full lifecycle recruiting, internally and externally, to include sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer preparation and delivery, and providing accurate documentation from sourcing through on-boarding