Education
Columbia University Master's Degree, Organizational Psychology 2004 - 2005 University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business Bachelor's Degree, Human Resource Management 1999 - 2003
Skills:
Talent Management Endorsed byMelonie Parkerand 5 others who are highly skilled at this Endorsed by 3 colleagues at Leidos 53 endorsements Workforce Planning Endorsed byNick Spainand 1 other who is highly skilled at this Endorsed by 10 colleagues at Lockheed Martin 20 endorsements
Work Experience:
AstraZeneca Full-time · 8 yrs Global Human Resources Business Partner (HR Director) Dec 2019 to Present · 4 yrs 11 mos Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Associate Director, HR Solutions Manager - Oncology R&D May 2019 to Dec 2019 · 8 mos Gaithersburg, MD Team Lead, US Senior HR Advisors Jul 2018 to May 2019 · 11 mos Gaithersburg, MD HR Manager Leidos (formerly Lockheed Martin) Aug 2016 to Nov 2016 · 4 mos Gaithersburg, MD Lockheed Martin 10 yrs 8 mos HR Manager Aug 2014 to Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo Herndon, VA HR Manager Jan 2013 to Jul 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos Alexandria, VA Chief of Staff for Business Area HR Vice President/Business Area Lead Talent Planner May 2011 to Dec 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos Bethesda, MD Organizational Development Intern Wyeth Pharmaceuticals (now Pfizer) Jun 2005 to Aug 2005 · 3 mos Pearl River, NY Corporate HR Intern HarperCollins Publishers Oct 2004 to Feb 2005 · 5 mos Greater New York City Area
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No evident gaps in employment; timeline shows continuous progression from early internships to senior HR leadership roles.
Experience spans pharma/biotech and defense/tech sectors. While pharma leadership is strong, cross-industry exposure could be a consideration depending on target sector.
Several shorter stints earlier in the career (e.g., 4 months at Leidos) alongside longer pharmacy/biotech assignments; recent tenure in AstraZeneca since 2019 indicates stabilization.
Columbia University education aligns with senior HR leadership expectations; strong credential for US market.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Global Head of Human Resources - Life Sciences95% fit
Direct alignment with current AstraZeneca-level responsibilities and global HR leadership experience; proven capability to lead HR strategy across Oncology/R&D and multiple geographies.
Vice President, Global HR - Oncology R&D92% fit
Specific domain focus matches Oncology/R&D HR ownership; extensive global HR operations and program leadership.
Senior Director, People & Organization - Life Sciences88% fit
Broad HR strategy, talent management, and workforce planning experience; capable of driving large-scale organizational development initiatives.
Director/Head of Human Resources - US & Global, Biotech85% fit
Strong US presence with global HR governance; appropriate for a growing biotech company seeking mature HR leadership.
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) - Mid-sized Pharma80% fit
Executive HR leadership objective; aligns with depth of experience but may require broader P&L and governance exposure beyond current scope.
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