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Business Management Consultant

Syngene International Limited

Crisis Management Operation Lead-Pandemic (Biocon Group of Companies)

Handled program management for risk and safety operations, managed cross-functional teams, and supported business development (grants, contracts). Led alliance management and ensured compliance during FDA, GLP, and GCP audits. Contributed to strategic planning, delivery optimization, and enterprise risk management.

AGM Workplace wellbeing Operation management & Strategy Support 

Freelance Service Provider

Developed and executed business strategies for the energy and food sectors, aligning private equity investments with market needs and regulatory requirements. Led strategic alliances and collaborations, fostering high-value partnerships to drive growth. Implemented Key Account Management (KAM) frameworks, ensuring customer-centric solutions and long-term value creation. Conducted market analysis, aligning investment strategies with client objectives while balancing profitability, risk management, and ethical business practices to drive sustainable growth

Business Strategy Consultant

George Washington University

Managed R&D and research programs, ensuring compliance and quality for the Human Subject Protection Program. Oversaw protocols, operational management, and regulatory adherence across lab design, biosecurity, and animal research.

Lab Safety Director

University of Virginia

Supported R&D in life sciences, aligning operational protocols with research needs. Managed facility compliance, critical contracts, and advanced imaging programs. Led cross-functional training, leveraging expertise in regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and project management.

Research and Development Project Manager

Frost & Sullivan

Directed market research and strategic analysis for pharmaceuticals, focusing on new entities, cytotoxic substances, and diagnostics. Developed business strategies and operations insights, aiding companies in navigating industry complexities.

University of Guelph

Led research on ProP's role in E. coli as an osmosensor, studying its impact on cellular adaptation and environmental response. Provided critical insights into protein function and membrane localization

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Strathclyde

Screened MRSA strains and developed a bacterial phage detection system, ensuring product efficacy through meticulous research.

Doctoral Research Assistant

Led comprehensive study on Streptomycetes, focusing on growth, protein management, and cellular division; engineered genetic approaches.

Doctoral Fellow

Dr. Vinod Jyothikumar, Results-driven operations leader with a proven track record of transformative growth and setting new standards of excellence. Expertise includes C-suite management, alliance governance, and client relationship management within global life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agrochemical, and chemical business environments.  Specialist in GxP, CRAMS, digital manufacturing, SMART factories, Industry 4.0, and ESG investing, consistently delivering impactful solutions, boosting profitability, and increasing customer satisfaction.  Strong Key Account Management skills, cultivating and expanding relationships with strategic clients.  Develops and implements Go-To-Market strategies that drive market penetration and revenue growth.  Strategic acumen, business development expertise, and effective communication enable translation of complex concepts into actionable strategies.  Passionate about fostering collaboration and driving projects to success, committed to sustainable and ethical practices.

Dr. Vinod Jyothikumar

Talent Leader-Americas

dss+ provides world-class operations management consulting services to help companies save lives, protect their assets and better deliver value to shareholders & stakeholders. We are on the ground developing and implementing effective solutions with our clients to help improve the productivity of their operations, protect their people and assets, innovate more rapidly and build the capabilities of their workforce. We are unrivalled in our ability to help companies engage and empower employees to transform their working culture to sustain these improvements. By leveraging our DuPont heritage, deep industry and business process expertise and diverse team of expert consultants, we help our clients turn operations management into a competitive advantage.

Global Director of Talent Acquisition

Powers

I am responsible to manage a highly functioning talent acquisition recruiting department to bring in diverse talent for the needs of the business.  My priority is supporting an internal client base, serve as a business partner, comprehend the client’s and customer's business needs by sector and growth.  I support growth, solutions, global recruiting strategies, and diversity.  I strive for excellent client/customer service orientation, resulting in a successful partnership with senior business leaders.  I design and deliver relevant and appropriate talent strategies centered on attracting and hiring highly skilled talent for the needs of the business.  I build and deliver innovative approaches to identify talent delivery channels for experienced hires, including active and passive candidates. I have ongoing strategies to provide consistent sourcing to implement and execute initiatives to drive candidate pipeline development. I collaborate with executive leadership to explore and recommend new tools, techniques, and technologies to build talent communities. I support global recruiting in all sectors and industries with solutions and partnering with industry experts and other professionals to develop a robust referral source.

VP, Global Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

Accenture

I am responsible to manage a highly functioning global recruiting department to bring in diverse talent for the business needs.  My priority is supporting an internal client base, serve as a business partner, comprehend the client’s and customer's business needs by needs and sector.  I drive successful delivery to support growth, solutions, global recruiting strategies, and diversity.  I strive for excellent client/customer service orientation, resulting in a successful partnership with senior business leaders.  I design and deliver relevant and appropriate talent strategies centered on attracting and hiring highly skilled talent for the needs of the business.  I build and deliver innovative approaches to identify talent delivery channels for experienced hires, including active and passive candidates. I have ongoing strategies to provide consistent sourcing to implement and execute initiatives to drive candidate pipeline development. I collaborate with executive leadership to explore and recommend new tools, techniques, and technologies to build talent communities. I support global recruiting in all sectors and industries with solutions and partnering with industry experts and other professionals to develop a robust referral source.

Global Senior Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Northside Hospital

Responsible for the employment and recruiting process for Northside Hospital for all campuses.  I Managed a team of 10 recruiters and 2 talent Acquisition Specialists regarding their day-to-day recruitment functions including, clinical and non clinical areas such as: Radiology, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Rehab, Lab, Business office, Pastoral care, Interpretation services, Patient Access, Patient Relations, Food Service, Environmental services, Accounting, HR, Marketing, Engineering, IT, and Surgical services. My team supports and delivers employment and recruiting needs, manage candidate flow, partner with leadership to identify critical needs, and deliver Northside Hospital's mission, values, and Human Resources' strategic planning.

Supervisor, Talent Acquisition

The Highland Group

Designed, developed, and executed global talent acquisition plans and strategies based on needs determined by the requirements of the global business unit leads. 
Designed, developed, and rolled out a global requisition process that is used by all segments of the organization resulting in a streamlined and uniform global process.
Designed, developed, and trained hiring managers on a selection process and grading criteria to ensure a uniform method globally for acquiring talent.
Negotiate contracts with multiple vendors to assist in the recruiting process.
Hire employees and contractors ranging from Aerospace, Finance,Sales, SME's, and Executives.
Based on business requirements, select best portal to reach target audience such as maximizing LinkedIn, job boards, social media, networking events, internal and external referrals, and college alumni associations.

Global Corporate Recruiter, Americas

Macy's

Employment Manager

Proudfoot Consulting

Managed all of recruiting and recruitment strategies for North America including sales, consulting, finance, executive management, human resources, and all corporate staff.

Director of Recruiting

With over fifteen years of experience in global talent acquisition, as a leader, I am passionate about developing and implementing innovative and effective solutions to attract, recruit, and retain diverse and highly skilled talent for the needs of the business. I have a strong track record of designing and delivering relevant and appropriate talent strategies centered on employee value proposition, diversity, equity, and inclusion, behavioral based interviewing, salary negotiations, vendor management, and collaboration across business units.

As the Global Director of Talent Acquisition at dss+, a world-class operations management consulting firm, I manage a high-performing global recruiting department that supports the growth and productivity of our firm’s strategic growth goals in various industries and sectors. I partner with senior business leaders to understand their business goals and challenges, and provide them with the best talent solutions to achieve their objectives. I also leverage my network, experience, and skills to source and engage with top talent in the market for targeted leadership roles, and build a strong talent pipelines for future opportunities. My mission is to empower and enable our employees to transform their working culture and sustain their improvements.

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