Shriti Saurav

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Sr. Talent Acquisition - Business Partner at Novartis

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

A seasoned talent acquisition leader with over 16 years of experience, Shriti drives strategic hiring for Novartis across the APMA region. An MBA graduate from JDBIMS, she is described by colleagues as sharp, proactive, and diligent in building agile talent pipelines for leadership and niche roles.

Shriti is a vocal proponent of diversity and inclusion, identifying as a "DEI Ally. " She also shows a keen appreciation for creative and impactful advertising, following the work of iconic figures in the industry and sharing their influence.

Shriti is a strong advocate for salary transparency in hiring, believing it fosters trust and strengthens the candidate experience.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Fast-Paced

Direct & Candid

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Talent Acquisition
Her 16+ year career is dedicated to strategic workforce planning, leadership hiring, and aligning recruitment with business goals across diverse geographies.
Diversity & Inclusion
She prominently identifies as a "DEI Ally" in her professional headline, indicating a deep commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces.
Hiring Transparency
She publicly champions salary range transparency early in the recruitment process to build trust and enhance the candidate experience.

Media Appearances

Shriti has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2019
Sr. Talent Acquisition - Business Partner at Novartis
11-2016 - 9-2019
Talent Acquisition Lead at Wells Fargo
8-2015 - 10-2016
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition at Deloitte
6-2013 - 8-2015
Sr Analyst - Talent Acquisition at Deloitte
4-2011 - 6-2013
Analyst - Talent Acquisition at Deloitte

Education

2006 - 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JDBIMS) - SNDT Women's University
2003 - 2006
BA from Delhi University

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Insights For Selling To Shriti

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shriti is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shriti

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shriti move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Shriti take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Shriti

Personality Compatibility


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