About
Vita Nova means "new life". I made the decision to start independently consulting in 2016 after spending 18 years in the recruiting industry. I started recruiting in the pre-internet days, when we would post ads in newspapers and receive resumes via fax. I learned recruiting the old-school way, picking up the phone, talking to candidates and presenting them with life-changing opportunities. Recruiting is truly a "contact sport", meaning you need to spend the time with your candidates and clients to truly understand their motivations. This is the only way to ensure a technical and cultural fit from both sides.
I am passionate about recruiting and other operational aspects relating to global talent acquisition. I am also passionate about Life Sciences, I have spent most of my career in this space and understand it very well. I have been very fortunate to work with clients who are bringing innovative medicines and therapies to patients globally, and this is what motivates me to make a difference in people's lives everyday.
Jeff S. Hirsch, PMP
Founder and Principal Consultant
I am a results-oriented talent acquisition professional with a consultative, delivery focused mindset and demonstrated ability to translate business needs into effective global talent acquisition strategies and actions. I have a successful record of driving continuous improvement through process enhancement, education and technology in a variety of corporate environments.
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25 yrs. of talent acquisition experience, 23 yrs. in the Life Sciences industry within a variety of environments: Corporate, Consulting, RPO and Agency
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Global talent acquisition operations, process, project and program management expertise
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Global employment branding and recruitment marketing expertise using various digital and social media channels
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Proven ability executing as well as managing the full recruitment life-cycle with a successful hiring record for a variety of roles across levels and functions
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Demonstrated capability to assess/diagnose needs and implement processes to address business performance gaps
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Design and implement innovative global sourcing and selection strategies to create pipelines of high caliber talent
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Highly effective in utilizing a broad range of tools & resources including various social media platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems (ATS), contingent and retained search
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Proven expertise in building, leading and developing effective talent acquisition teams
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Proven ability to innovate and adapt in rapidly changing environments
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Global experience developing and managing vendor relationships
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Well-versed in effectively managing the supplier side of Vendor Management Programs/Systems (VMS)