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Vera Switek

Vera Switek


Vice President, Talent | San Francisco, California, United States

Professional Overview


Vera Switek is an accomplished human resources leader with over a decade of experience driving talent acquisition and management strategies for fast-growing biotech and pharmaceutical companies. As the Vice President of Talent at Scribe Therapeutics, she leverages her deep expertise in recruitment, organizational design, and talent development to build high-performing teams that support the company's rapid growth and innovative research initiatives.

Experience Summary



Current Role


Vera currently serves as the Vice President of Talent at Scribe Therapeutics, a leading biotechnology firm pioneering CRISPR-based therapeutic solutions. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee development programs. Vera has played a key role in scaling Scribe's headcount by over 50% in the past year, while maintaining a strong focus on culture and employee engagement.

Career Progression


Prior to joining Scribe, Vera held senior talent acquisition roles at Audentes Therapeutics and Medivation, where she successfully built and managed high-performing talent teams. As the Talent Acquisition Practice Leader at Christine Mathews Consulting, Inc., she provided strategic HR consulting services to a diverse client portfolio, further honing her expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management.

Academic Background


Vera holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, with a concentration in Human Resources Management.

Areas of Expertise


  • Talent Acquisition and Management

  • Workforce Planning and Organizational Design

  • Employee Development and Engagement

  • Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry Expertise

  • Strategic HR Consulting and Problem-Solving


Professional Impact


Throughout her career, Vera has made significant contributions to the growth and success of her employers. At Audentes Therapeutics, she led the talent acquisition function during a period of rapid expansion, overseeing the recruitment of over 150 key hires across various functional areas. At Medivation, Vera played a pivotal role in building a robust talent pipeline that supported the company's product development and commercialization initiatives.

Conclusion


Vera Switek is a seasoned HR leader with a proven track record of driving talent strategies that enable organizations to achieve their strategic goals. Her deep industry expertise, coupled with her strong analytical and leadership skills, make her a valuable asset to Scribe Therapeutics as the company continues to grow and make advancements in the field of CRISPR-based therapeutics.