Vera Switek
Vice President, Talent | San Francisco, California, United States
Professional Overview
Vera Switek is a seasoned talent acquisition executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic talent initiatives for fast-paced, innovative organizations. As the Vice President of Talent at Scribe Therapeutics, she leverages her deep expertise in talent management, employer branding, and human capital strategy to build high-performing, diverse teams that fuel the company's growth and scientific breakthroughs.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Talent at Scribe Therapeutics, Vera is responsible for shaping and executing the company's talent acquisition and management strategy. She oversees all aspects of the talent lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and employee development. Vera has played a pivotal role in scaling Scribe's headcount by 40% over the past year, attracting top-tier scientific and technical talent to support the company's groundbreaking gene-editing research and product development initiatives.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Scribe, Vera served as the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Audentes Therapeutics, where she led the recruitment of critical R&D and operations roles to support the company's rapid growth. Before that, she was the Talent Acquisition Practice Leader at Christine Mathews Consulting, providing strategic talent advisory services to clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Vera began her career in talent acquisition at Medivation, where she was instrumental in building the company's talent pipeline and expanding its workforce to support the development and commercialization of a groundbreaking cancer treatment.
Academic Background
Vera holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated cum laude.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition and management
- Employer branding and recruitment marketing
- Workforce planning and organizational design
- Employee development and retention
- Human capital strategy and analytics
Professional Impact
Vera is a recognized thought leader in the talent management space, having presented at industry conferences and published articles on best practices in talent acquisition and development. She has a proven track record of driving measurable improvements in key talent metrics, including a 25% reduction in time-to-fill for critical roles and a 15% increase in employee engagement scores. Vera's strategic, data-driven approach and collaborative leadership style have made her an invaluable asset to the organizations she has served.
Conclusion
With her extensive expertise in talent management, Vera is poised to continue making a significant impact on Scribe Therapeutics' growth and innovation as the company's Vice President of Talent. Her ability to align talent strategies with business objectives, coupled with her passion for developing high-performing, diverse teams, make her a versatile and valuable leader in the biotechnology industry.
