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Troy Knapp

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Senior Director, Head of Talent Acquisition at CareDx, Inc.
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Troy is a customer-focused talent acquisition leader with over a decade of experience revitalizing HR operations in the biotech industry. He is recognized for building and mentoring high-impact teams with a data-informed approach. Colleagues describe him as strategic, professional, and positive.

Outside of work, Troy is a decorated U. S. Navy veteran. He is passionate about professional networking and mentorship, actively using his connections to help friends and colleagues find new career opportunities and share industry best practices.

Unique fact: He earned multiple military honors for his service, including a Combat Action Ribbon and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Head of Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Talent Strategy
He has over 10 years of senior leadership experience developing talent acquisition functions and driving measurable results for companies experiencing rapid growth.
Diversity & Inclusion
He lists diversity initiatives as a specialty and has a track record of expanding D&I programs, including developing recruitment programs at Historically Black Universities.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Senior Director, Head of Talent Acquisition
CareDx, Inc.
12-2018
Board Member - Silicon Valley
TALK
11-2020 - 2-2022
Head of Global Talent Acquisition
ChemoCentryx
10-2010 - 8-2020
Talent Acquisition Sr Manager
Amgen (via ADP RPO)
3-2006 - 1-2011
Principal
Sterling Point Associates
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Education
1997 - 1998
Graduate work in Behavioral Neuroscience
University of Colorado Boulder
2002 - 2003
Graduate work in Human Resources and Organizational Development
John F. Kennedy University
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