Shafeek Najimudeen

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Deputy Manager Global Talent Acquisition at Biocon Biologics

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Shafeek is a Deputy Manager of Global Talent Acquisition at Biocon Biologics, specializing in high-impact hiring for the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. He drives global commercial hiring across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. He holds an SAP HCM certification and is described by colleagues as one of the best recruiters in the business.

Outside of his professional life, Shafeek shows a commitment to community and well-being. He has participated in corporate marathons, successfully completing a 10K run to raise funds for cancer patients, demonstrating a passion for contributing to important causes.

He received the internal "Three Cheers Award" for his Q3 performance, recognized by the Global Head of HR for his quiet consistency and bold results.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Global Hiring Strategy
Leads high-impact hiring initiatives for global roles across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Corporate functions in NorAm, APAC, LATAM, and EMEA.
Life Sciences Talent
Specializes in talent acquisition within the pharmaceutical and biosimilars landscape, delivering hiring strategies that align with organizational needs and market dynamics.
Leadership Recruitment
Focuses on engaging top-tier candidates for senior roles, bringing a partnership mindset, speed, and precision to the executive search process.

Media Appearances

Shafeek has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Deputy Manager Global Talent Acquisition at Biocon Biologics
4-2025 - 8-2025
Global Talent Acquisition Consultant at Biocon Biologics
8-2024 - 12-2024
Recruitment Manager at ICONMA
1-2023 - 4-2024
Associate Delivery Manager at NewAgeSys, Inc
9-2021 - 1-2023
Team Lead at NewAgeSys, Inc

Education

Bachelor's degree from Singhania University
7-2011 - 6-2014
Associate's degree from Indian Institute of Aircract Engineering

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Exp : 10 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Middle Designation : Deputy Manager Global Talent Acquisition at Biocon Biologics
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Insights For Selling To Shafeek

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shafeek is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shafeek

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shafeek move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Shafeek take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Shafeek

Personality Compatibility


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