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Ankita Mahapatra

@ankitamahapatra

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Talent Acquisition specialist focused on life sciences recruitment and employer branding.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a remote role in a dynamic organization where I can lead life sciences recruitment, strengthen employer branding, and build talent pipelines for niche roles while collaborating with hiring managers and improving candidate experience.

I am a results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist with over seven years of progressive experience recruiting across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and healthcare. I specialize in full-cycle recruitment, building talent pipelines, and engaging passive candidates for niche scientific roles.

Throughout my career I have partnered closely with hiring managers and clients — supporting RFP recruitment for organizations such as Servier, GSK, and Pfizer — and have managed global searches across the US, EU, and APAC. I have hands-on experience with ATS platforms including Bullhorn, Greenhouse, Lever, Ceipal, and Taleo.

I have led and coached small recruitment teams, delivered business development for staffing projects, and executed talent mapping and executive search for specialized functions like Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, and clinical research. I am skilled in salary negotiation, offer management, and ensuring compliance with hiring regulations.

I seek remote opportunities where I can contribute to recruitment strategy, employer branding, and improve candidate experience, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to hire top-tier life sciences talent.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Product Life Group

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Lead recruitment for life sciences roles including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Pharmacovigilance, building talent pipelines and managing end-to-end hiring processes while supporting RFP recruitment for clients such as Servier, GSK, and Pfizer.

Regulatory Affairs ATS (Bullhorn Greenhouse Lever)Stakeholder Management Candidate Sourcing Onboarding & Compliance

Life Science Recruitment Consultant

PSC Biotech

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year)

Recruited clinical research, biotechnology, and regulatory roles across US, EU, and APAC, specializing in executive search and talent mapping for niche scientific positions.

Executive Search

Life Science Recruitment Executive

Randstad Offshore

Oct 2019 - Jul 2020 (9 months)

Supported end-to-end recruitment operations for pharma and biotech clients, drafting job descriptions, sourcing candidates, and coordinating interviews to ensure transparent hiring processes.

Sourcing Interview Coordination Pharma Recruitment Biotech Process Transparency

Business Development Manager

Talent Logic Info Service Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2019 - Oct 2019 (6 months)

Conducted business development for US-based staffing projects, generated leads, built client partnerships, and managed sales reporting to drive customer satisfaction.

Business Development Lead Generation Client Partnerships Sales Reporting Staffing Account Management Client Engagement US Market

Senior Recruiter / Acting Team Leader

PeopleScout

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year)

Led recruitment for Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton (US), managed a team of 13 recruiters, and coordinated with Directors of Client Delivery to ensure delivery and quality.

Team Leadership Recruitment Management Performance Management Reporting Talent Acquisition

Client Relations Specialist

Protel InfoServe Ltd.

Apr 2013 - Oct 2017 (4 years 6 months)

Delivered client service for US-based debt resolution programs, acted as SPOC for trainee onboarding and led a migration to a new payment processor ensuring seamless transition.

Client Services Onboarding Process Migration Payment Processing