Hiring Practices and Transparency in Recruitment

In this episode, Charles discuss with Patrizio Renzetti, the former Head of HR at Arrakis Therapeutics that discovers RNA-targeted medicines, the importance of cultural fit, psychological safety, and effective communication in the workplace.

He also covers the role of recruiters in bringing diverse perspectives and ensuring a good organizational fit, offering practical tips for both leaders and job seekers to improve their experiences and outcomes.

Here's what you're in:

00:00 Introduction and Moving to the US

05:35 The Importance of Cultural Understanding

07:22 Effective Leadership and Communication

13:49 Creating Psychological Safety and Transparency

17:39 Hiring Practices and Transparency

24:27 Recruitment Strategies and Best Practices

24:42 The Shift from Selling to Providing Accurate Information

29:42 Optimizing the Hiring Process

35:33 Building Trust and Collaboration with Recruiters

37:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Patrizio Renzetti

Patrizio Renzetti brings twenty years of HR expertise in creating environments that draw, keep, and grow top talent at fast-growing firms, including top biopharmaceutical companies. He comes to Arrakis from Agios Pharmaceuticals, where he was the Vice President of Human Resources for R&D, Technical Operations, and Europe, after leading Talent Acquisition. Before that, he had senior HR positions at Eli Lilly and Company, working with Global Clinical Development, the Diabetes Business Unit, and the Italian Manufacturing site. Earlier on, he worked in various HR roles for Procter & Gamble in Italy.

Connect with Guest:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrizio-renzetti-382125/

About Charles

Charles Spence leads Discera, a leading recruitment firm specializing in the biopharma industry.

He graduated with a biomedical degree, has worked in hospitals (including translation work in Seoul, South Korea), and also spent years doing diabetes research. After doing research and travel, a career in business and science felt the most appropriate.

In 2023, Charles decided to launch his firm - Discera Search. A firm committed to solving the biggest talent needs of early clinical stage SME biotechs on the East Coast and DACH.

Connect with Charles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-spence-clinical/

Website: https://www.discera-search.com/