Simon John

Global Talent Acquisition Leadership | Talent Strategy | Coaching & Mentorship

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Head of Talent Acquisition and Scouting at Sandoz
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Novartis (16 yrs 10 mos)
    • Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Global Functions
      Nov 2022 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Talent Acquisition Team Lead
      Aug 2019 - Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Senior Hr Business Partner, Oncology Emerging Growth Markets
      Jan 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Exploratory Development at Novartis
    Jul 2006 - Jan 2009 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    International search, selection and hiring of new employees to strengthen Novartis Development's capability to implement current and future business strategies.

  • Business Change Executive at Kelly Services
    Nov 2001 - Jun 2006 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Utilized in business critical situations throughout the network of 140 recruitment branches in UK and Ireland, providing resource support to define, design and implement strategy on major projects.

  • Relationship Manager at TMP Worldwide
    Sep 2000 - Nov 2001 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Managing a portfolio of existing clients providing recruitment solutions with a “one stop shop” ethos. Cross selling and implementing various means e.g. recruitment advertising, response management, interactive and print options.