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Amira Chelghoum

Captain · DISC type DS
Talent Acquisition Head Europe, LATAM, GCC, India | HRBP Partner Markets | Global DE&I Co-Chair at Biogen
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Amira is a multilingual talent acquisition leader at Biogen, specializing in the healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceutical sectors. With extensive experience across Europe, LATAM, and the Middle East, she builds high-performing global teams. She holds an MSc in Management with Human Resources from Bournemouth University and is a Certified HOGAN Assessor. People who have worked with her often describe her as passionate, caring, and professional.

Outside of her primary role, Amira is deeply connected to her Algerian heritage and is fluent in French, Arabic, and English. She has a history of fostering positive workplace culture, having previously led an Employee Social Committee at Merck, where she organized various diversity, team-building, and cultural events for staff.

Unique fact: Amira has authored academic research on the future of trade unionism within Algerias healthcare and energy sectors.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Talent Acquisition Head Europe, LATAM, GCC, India | HRBP Partner Markets | Global DE&I Co-Chair
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Amira shows up

Consummate Professional
Planner & Achiever
Dynamic But Sincere

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Amira cares about

Global Talent Strategy
Leads talent acquisition for Biogen across Europe, LATAM, GCC, and India, focusing on direct sourcing and building international teams in specialized industries.
Diversity & Inclusion
Serves as a Global DE&I Co-Chair and Council Member at Biogen, actively working to create an inclusive and equitable workplace.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Talent Acquisition Head Europe, LATAM, GCC, India | HRBP Partner Markets | Global DE&I Co-Chair
Biogen
1-2023 - 1-2024
Talent Acquisition Head Europe, Canada, International Partner Markets, LATAM & MART - TA Lead India
Biogen
4-2022 - 12-2022
Talent Acquisition Head LATAM & MART
Biogen
1-2020 - 12-2020
HR Business Partner (Talent Acquisition and Talent & Development) MEA, Turkey, Russia & CIS
Merck Group
1-2018 - 12-2020
Head of the UAE Employee Social Committee
Merck Group
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Media appearances

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Education
2010 - 2011
MSc Management with Human Resources
Bournemouth University
2010 - 2011
CIPD Level 7
CIPD Qualifications
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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