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Sampath (Sam)

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Talent Acquisition Leader at AstraZeneca
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

A global talent acquisition leader with over 20 years of experience, Sampath currently heads recruitment for AstraZenecas R&D hub in Bangalore. A graduate of Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, he has a proven history of volume hiring and strategic sourcing from leadership roles at Accenture, EY, and Prodap.

Known for his vibrant and energetic personality, Sampath is described by colleagues as a proactive, responsive, and creative partner. He is recognized for his mature and grounded approach, with a strong ability to build relationships and understand stakeholder needs.

At Accenture, he successfully managed the annual volume hiring of over 6, 000 IT professionals.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Talent Acquisition Leader
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Global Talent Strategy
He leads global talent acquisition across India, the USA, UK, Europe, and Africa, focusing on recruiting strategy, talent sourcing, and mapping against open demand.
Volume & Niche Hiring
He has extensive experience delivering high-volume hiring (6000+/year at Accenture) and sourcing for specialized pharmaceutical roles like pharmacology and biometrics at AstraZeneca.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Talent Acquisition Leader
AstraZeneca
6-2022 - 1-2024
Director - Global Talent Acquisition
Prodapt
12-2020 - 6-2022
Associate Vice President - Talent Sourcing & Acquisition
Accenture
6-2017 - 11-2020
Assistant Director - Talent Attraction & Acquisition
EY
2-2011 - 6-2017
Manager - Talent Acquisition
Fidelity Information Services (I) Pvt. Ltd.
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Education
PGDBA - Human Resources
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
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