Elif Altican
Business Development Manager & Talent Acquisition Professional
Paris
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Professional with a strong background in sales, marketing, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in identifying top talent tailored to department needs, with expertise in working across finance, accounting, marketing, and sales. Currently managing projects for commercial teams and HR initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
DENTAL MONITORING
01.2025 - Current
- Leading the launch of the company in Turkey
- Overseeing the creation and recruitment of a new sales team
- Managing regulatory requirements, logistics, and dashboard translations.
- Building relationships with top 20 KOLs, including directors of major associations, within two months.
- Driving new business through marketing initiatives and strategic planning.
- Conducting market research to identify trends and expansion opportunities, while monitoring competitors for potential growth areas.
Talent Acquisition Specialist EU & APAC
DENTAL MONITORING
09.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded talent acquisition across EMEA and APAC,
- Completing nearly 60 hires in 2 years without external agencies.
- Managed end-to-end HR projects, collaborating with hiring managers to tailor recruitment to specific needs.
- Utilized diverse sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, and referrals, to attract a broad candidate pool.
- Led offer extensions, compensation negotiations, and compliance with legal and company policies.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion throughout recruitment practices.
Product Marketing Manager
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed a team of 3 product managers,
- Led cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches.
- Applied marketing expertise to create campaigns that increased product visibility and drove 12% sales growth over two years.
- Worked closely with finance, accounting, and sales to align marketing strategies with business goals.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and developed compelling product positioning.
Product Marketing Manager
SANOFI
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed and executed marketing campaigns to drive product demand and engagement, utilizing digital marketing, social media, and content marketing.
- Managed budgets for product initiatives, effectively allocating resources to maximize impact.
- Created innovative marketing strategies that captured attention and differentiated the product in the market.
Education
FLE -
Sorbonne University
Paris 04.2001 -
Yeditepe University - BAC+5
Pharmacy
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Istanbul Technical University -
Civil Engineering
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
- Business Development & Launch
- Talent Acquisition
- Project Management
- Sales & Marketing
- Salary and benefits negotiation
- Global recruitment
- Contract negotiation
- Candidate Pipeline Management
- Compensation and Benefits Management
Personal Information
Fluent English and French speaker, French citizen, living in Paris, open to relocate if needed
Timeline
Business Development Manager
DENTAL MONITORING
01.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist EU & APAC
DENTAL MONITORING
09.2021 - Current
Product Marketing Manager
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
01.2013 - 01.2016
Product Marketing Manager
SANOFI
01.2011 - 01.2013
FLE -
Sorbonne University
04.2001 -
Yeditepe University - BAC+5
Pharmacy
04.2001 -
Istanbul Technical University -
Civil Engineering
04.2001 -