Amira Chelghoum

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DISC Type : DS

Talent Acquisition Head Europe, LATAM, GCC, India | HRBP Partner Markets | Global DE&I Co-Chair at Biogen

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Workforce Re-entry
Championed and launched Biogen's Returnship Program, creating pathways for talented professionals to re-enter the workforce after a career break.

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Work History

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

Education

2010 - 2011
MSc Management with Human Resources from Bournemouth University
2010 - 2011
CIPD Level 7 from CIPD Qualifications

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Insights For Selling To Amira

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amira is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amira

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amira move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Amira take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Amira

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