Chloé Lugli

Global Head of Executive Recruiting & Strategic Sourcing | Ambassador of Belonging and Inclusion | Driving Leadership in Science & Technology

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

Our team of international executive recruiters and strategic sourcers identifies, attracts, and hire the next generation of leaders within our organization. Driven by a passion for market trends and analytics, we continuously seek innovative tools and methods to establish meaningful, long-term connections with candidates. For me, it all begins with Belonging and Inclusion. Only when team members and employees feel like they belong, can they bring their full selves to work, and engage in generating and sharing bold ideas, to a significant impact. With an innovative and non-conformist mindset, I embrace the role of a challenger and strive to cultivate environments that encourage curiosity and open dialogue. I approach topics with a beginner's mindset, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. As Maya Angelou wisely stated, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then do better.” Raised in multicultural environments, I thrive in international teams and organizations. My journey into executive search began with the thrill of leading complex searches, the competitiveness of the field, and the opportunity to support candidates through significant life changes—whether leading key clinical studies, launching a product, or relocating their family across the globe. Internally, I find it exhilarating and rewarding to help shape the organization and the future of leadership in fields that are deeply meaningful to me, such as Science and Technology. I’m always eager to connect with like-minded professionals, share insights, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Happy to connect!

Experience

  • Merck Group (Full-time · 8 yrs 9 mos)
    • Global Head of Executive Recruiting & Critical Pipelining
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      I lead a global team of (8) Executive Recruiters and Strategic Sourcers, located across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and China. Closely partnering with executive leaders, we implement inclusive and innovative recruitment practices allowing us to connect with, and hire, top-tier talent worldwide. We closely monitor market trends to help forecast and fine tune executive sourcing & recruiting strategies. Our team closely partner with the business and HR, driving internal mobility, talent development, leadership growth & assessments. We spearhead tailored campaigns in alignment with our Employer Branding strategy and cultivate strategic partnerships with external suppliers in conjunction with our Procurement team. We lead and engage with cross-functional teams on best practices, global programs and transformations, within Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), new system implementations, etc. My leadership style is characterized by a driven and empathetic approach, fostering a culture of psychological safety, collaboration and excellence.

    • Global Head of Executive Recruiting
      Jul 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      I lead a global team of Executive Recruiters (4), partnering with senior leadership to foster inclusive and innovative recruitment practices, enhancing executive visibility, and connecting with top external talent globally. My scope and responsibilities include: working in close alignment with the Talent Acquisition leadership team. Enhancing internal mobility & talent development with HR colleagues, creating tailored campaigns with Employer Branding, tailoring partnerships with external suppliers in close collaboration with Procurement, keeping a close eye on market trends in collaboration with People Analytics and Rewards teams. Leading/partnering with cross functional teams on global projects/events: DE&I, new systems implementation, etc. Creating innovative initiatives for our leaders to be further empowered with their external visibility, be introduced to and stay connected with external talents. Leading a global team with a driven and empathic approach.

    • Global Strategic Talent Partner, Talent Development - Healthcare (R&D)
      Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 · 7 mos

      Partnering with HRBPs and Business leaders in R&D, I focus on talent conferences & reviews, Executive coaching (processes, etc.), as well as succession planning I lead and participate in global projects, spanning Exit Interviews; DE&I; career mapping, Employer Branding, etc. Partnering with our Executive Recruiter and Analytics, I share market and internal trends with HRBPs and business leaders

  • CTC Resourcing Solutions (Région de Basel, Suisse)
    • Team Leader
      Jan 2017 - Oct 2017 · 10 mos

      Managing a number of key accounts, working closely with clients Managing a team Working on contract and permanent roles Providing consultative services to clients and candidates (market trends, retention strategies) Business Development responsibilities: expanding existing portfolios and initiating new collaborations Specialization in Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Supply Chain Representing CTC at networking events, workshops, etc. With offices in Switzerland and Germany, CTC is a premier resourcing organisation that focuses on placing key talent to Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medtech and CRO organisations across Europe. We provide our placements as direct employees, contractors, freelancers, consultants or expert interims. Our expertise is finding the key talent and delivering them to you, along with the context of the state of the market and specific competitive intelligence where required.

    • (Recruitment) Consultant
      Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs

      Managing a number of key accounts, working closely with clients Acting Team Lead from 2016 onwards Working on contract and permanent roles Identification of industry experts Providing consultative services to clients and candidates (market trends, retention strategies, etc.) Business Development responsibilities: expanding existing portfolios and initiating new collaborations Specialisation in Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Supply Chain Company representation at professional networking events, workshops, etc.

  • Associate (Recruitment) Consultant at SRG
    Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 · 7 mos

    Specialised in Clinical Development and Medical Affairs Expert in various sourcing tools Proactive head hunting: on job boards, LinkedIn, etc. Growing a wide network of pharmaceutical professionals Developed in the first 2 months from a Resourcer to a Consultant role, from candidate facing activities to portfolio management SRG, is an award-winning recruiter for the clinical research sector. We are proud to work with many of the world’s top pharmaceutical, biotechnology and clinical research organizations, supplying both permanent and contract staff across the UK and Europe.

  • Junior Project Manager at Sextant France et International
    Jun 2012 - Feb 2013 · 9 mos

    Established a business plan for a new project Creation of training for employees and new joiners with this new organization External communication responsibilities: Events management, representation of the company at the London Luxury Property Show, networking with journalists, bloggers, etc. Properties advertisement management http://www.sextantproperties.com

  • Legal and Insurance Department at Veolia Environnement
    Apr 2011 - Aug 2011 · 5 mos

    Contract drafting, tenders proofreading, contract analysis Zone: Tangier - Tetouan - Rabat Main point of contact for affiliates