Callum Buxton
Lead Partner, Global Talent Acquisition - Executive & Critical Hiring at SOPHiA GENETICS- Claim this Profile
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Vikas Ahuja
In addition to being a fantastic ambassador for SOPHiA GENETICS, Callum provided excellent guidance during the executive recruiting process. He was highly responsive, knowledgeable and efficient, and at the same time was warm and friendly, making every one of our interactions both insightful and pleasant. Really glad I had a chance to work with Callum!
Giovanni Velotta
I worked with Callum on different processes as hiring manager and he was super precise, concise but also exhaustive. He was seeking constant feedback from me and the candidates, the experience was smooth and very pleasant, he is professional but always open to a laugh. I really recommend working with him!
Malini Pearce
Callum was excellent to work with when I was interviewing with SOPHiA. He was incredibly responsive and diligent during the entire process. He followed up, answered questions, arranged interviews and continued to connect with me, to make sure I was getting along okay, after I was hired. Any organization would be lucky to have Callum on their recruiting team!
Vikas Ahuja
In addition to being a fantastic ambassador for SOPHiA GENETICS, Callum provided excellent guidance during the executive recruiting process. He was highly responsive, knowledgeable and efficient, and at the same time was warm and friendly, making every one of our interactions both insightful and pleasant. Really glad I had a chance to work with Callum!
Giovanni Velotta
I worked with Callum on different processes as hiring manager and he was super precise, concise but also exhaustive. He was seeking constant feedback from me and the candidates, the experience was smooth and very pleasant, he is professional but always open to a laugh. I really recommend working with him!
Malini Pearce
Callum was excellent to work with when I was interviewing with SOPHiA. He was incredibly responsive and diligent during the entire process. He followed up, answered questions, arranged interviews and continued to connect with me, to make sure I was getting along okay, after I was hired. Any organization would be lucky to have Callum on their recruiting team!
Vikas Ahuja
In addition to being a fantastic ambassador for SOPHiA GENETICS, Callum provided excellent guidance during the executive recruiting process. He was highly responsive, knowledgeable and efficient, and at the same time was warm and friendly, making every one of our interactions both insightful and pleasant. Really glad I had a chance to work with Callum!
Giovanni Velotta
I worked with Callum on different processes as hiring manager and he was super precise, concise but also exhaustive. He was seeking constant feedback from me and the candidates, the experience was smooth and very pleasant, he is professional but always open to a laugh. I really recommend working with him!
Malini Pearce
Callum was excellent to work with when I was interviewing with SOPHiA. He was incredibly responsive and diligent during the entire process. He followed up, answered questions, arranged interviews and continued to connect with me, to make sure I was getting along okay, after I was hired. Any organization would be lucky to have Callum on their recruiting team!
Vikas Ahuja
In addition to being a fantastic ambassador for SOPHiA GENETICS, Callum provided excellent guidance during the executive recruiting process. He was highly responsive, knowledgeable and efficient, and at the same time was warm and friendly, making every one of our interactions both insightful and pleasant. Really glad I had a chance to work with Callum!
Giovanni Velotta
I worked with Callum on different processes as hiring manager and he was super precise, concise but also exhaustive. He was seeking constant feedback from me and the candidates, the experience was smooth and very pleasant, he is professional but always open to a laugh. I really recommend working with him!
Malini Pearce
Callum was excellent to work with when I was interviewing with SOPHiA. He was incredibly responsive and diligent during the entire process. He followed up, answered questions, arranged interviews and continued to connect with me, to make sure I was getting along okay, after I was hired. Any organization would be lucky to have Callum on their recruiting team!
Credentials
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Certificate in HR Management
HRD Training GroupAug, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SOPHiA GENETICS
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Switzerland
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Biotechnology Research
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400 - 500 Employee
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Lead Partner, Global Talent Acquisition - Executive & Critical Hiring
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Jan 2022 - Present
Lead TA Partner at SOPHiA GENETICS. Based in the UK, working globally. I own our Senior & Executive appointments coupled with our most business-critical hires & complex-hiring projects on a global basis. I am also a passionate owner of our external brand, EVP and the candidate experience through the hiring journey. Directly hired within US, CH, FR, DA, IT, SP, UK, India, Brazil, Colombia, Chile. Delivered on 40+ Director, VP and Leadership hires. Drove a significant reduction in reliance on external partners and agency suppliers Successful hires across BioPharma, Product Management (Application & Platform), Sales & GTM, Legal, InfoSec, Medical, Regulatory & Quality, Finance and People Management/HR. Build something bigger than your career with SOPHiA GENETICS. SOPHiA Genetics is a fast paced, high growth health tech. We sit as the crossover of next-generation technology with a SaaS platform powered by AI, Machine Learning and Big Data coupled with the deep, scientific and clinical knowledge of Genomics, Radiomics and NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) Biomarkers. We believe that when the right information is in the right hands, at the right time, better health solutions can be delivered and make life-changing differences, improving people’s health across the globe. Show less
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Haybury
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Partner - HR & Enabling Functions
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Aug 2020 - Jan 2022
I believe well-performing corporate functions are critical to enabling an organisation to be the best at what they do, so I connect exceptional Leaders with organisations driven by purpose. I pride myself in developing a holistic partnership with my network, to find the right person for a businesses culture and helping people to find a role they can be truly happy in. - - - - - We are Haybury. We believe progress in Life Science is powered by People, so we make people our purpose. We empower development by global providing talent solutions. We enable the growth of everyone within life-sciences, from biotechs at the start of their journey, global medical device manufacturers through to top 5 pharma and everyone in between. Headquartered in the UK with four international offices, we are a life science search firm with a global reach. Show less
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Youth Group
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
The Board will play a key role in shaping TYG’s strategy and providing ideas for new projects and products. It will also play a part in reflecting on TYG’s current operations, providing feedback on our current work and analysing what has worked well and what could be done better. The Youth Group is dedicated to improving the odds for young people aged 18 – 30 and I’m really looking forward to working with them as we break down barriers and make the world a better place for our future generations! Show less
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The Adecco Group
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Switzerland
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Human Resources Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Shadow Executive Board
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
Sitting in an Executive Advisory capacity, working closely with the UK&I President, Group HR Director and CFO along with the Senior Leadership Team / UK&I Executive board to help direct board-level initiatives, strategies and projects. I was involved in a program to develop collaboration across group brands, with the aim of improving the customer journey, allowing access to multiple disciplines and areas of expertise through one agreement with a consistent level of service. I also worked on increasing the relationship between our front office client-facing teams and our back-office business support functions. As one of the largest recruiting and staffing organisations, I was keen to use my position as an industry leader to shape, innovate and improve the world of work. Show less
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Badenoch + Clark
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Consultant - Human Resources
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Dec 2016 - Aug 2020
Badenoch + Clark is the Professional Service arm of The Adecco Group, operating across the UK and Europe.I was responsible for partnering with market-leading brands and HR Professionals to build proactive recruitment strategies and strong recruitment campaigns, sitting as an extension to People & Talent functions.In this role, I drove activity for Badenoch + Clark's division within HR Operations.
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Consultant - Human Resources
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May 2015 - Dec 2016
Responsible for Senior & Managerial HR appointments.Experienced in managing both permanent, interim and FTC mandates.
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Associate Consultant - Human Resource
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Jan 2014 - May 2015
“Source high-quality HR Professionals and build strong relationships through career opportunities & proactive actions”Initially responsible for supporting the HR Recruitment team and developing our HR coverage at Mid and Senior levels through active candidate generation and recruitment coordination.
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Adur & Worthing Councils
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Elected Councillor
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May 2014 - May 2018
Elected Borough Councillor for Selden on Worthing Borough Council I held this seat for a 4 year term from 2014 - 2018. Committee responsibilities include: Overview & Scrutiny Licensing Control Planning - Substitute Member Joint Governance Elected Borough Councillor for Selden on Worthing Borough Council I held this seat for a 4 year term from 2014 - 2018. Committee responsibilities include: Overview & Scrutiny Licensing Control Planning - Substitute Member Joint Governance
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Post Office Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Express Mails Specialist
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Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
Primary responsibilities including: Monitoring branch performance and creating stretch branch targets. Ensure that all targets are met through adequate staff coaching. Ensure that all customer opportunities are utilised. Retail Business Development Revenue sourcing through alternative services, and establishing new customers and clients. Secondary responsibilities of the job role also compose of Customer Facing work, including cash handling, processing of forms, such as governmental departments (DVLA, HMPS) and Cross-Product selling, to ensure all aspect of branch targets are met, such as financial service and travel products. Show less
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West Sussex County Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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YIA Project Manager
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Apr 2010 - Mar 2012
Operated as a Project Manager for the Youth Support and Development Service. YIA was an International Project interested in Democratic and Political Engagement organised by West Sussex County Council, in collaboration with the British Council, and an organisation named Jump-In based in Puglia, Italy.Having negotiated a grant of £38,000 from the British Council, the Project Manager role involved running a team of 6 Directors, including Finance, Reporting and Research, each with their own team. Alongside this was the responsibility of running International Exchanges with West Sussex Youth Support and Development Service, and several delegates from Puglia, Italy.Further responsibilities were the stringent management of finances, and reporting results to the British Council. Show less
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WSYC Portoflio Manager
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Apr 2008 - Mar 2012
The Portfolio Manager role involved sourcing and researching into West Sussex County Council Policies, and evaluating impact that they may have.The Portfolio Manager was directly responsible for managing a team of 10 to challenge policies whenever necessary, and to provide suitable alternative solutions. During this time, I operated across three portfolios.From 2008 until 2009, I operated within the Business Interest Portfolio to asses Job Opportunities and Development, and to source external interest from Corporate and Commercial Sectors with West Sussex Youth Service. I then moved onto managing the Transport Portfolio until completion for two years. The Transport Portfolio was designed to lobby and challenge both the Public Sector (West Sussex County Council) and Private Sector organisations on behalf of the Youth Support and Development Service.After this, I worked on the Political Portfolio, designed to challenge West Sussex County Council Policy on political matters regarding Youth Interest Show less
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UK Youth Parliament
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Transport Policy Manager
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Apr 2010 - Mar 2011
The Transport Policy Manager role with UKYP was very similar to that of the Transport Portfolio Manager with the Youth Support and Development Service. It was designed to challenge both Public and Private sectors, and implement policies for Transport in the interest of Young People. The Transport Policy Manger role drew upon the skills and contacts I had developed as a Portfolio Manager, however, I now saw myself Lobbying sectors at a Regional and National level, rather than just County-Wide, and implementing policies for a national body. Show less
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Education
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Worthing Sixth Form College
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Independant Study
BTec Aviation & Aerospace; BTec Music Performace; BTec Public Services, Distinction -
Boundstone Community College
Double English, Double Maths, Triple Science, Religious Study, Sociology, History, Graphics & Design