Jamie Schmid Email Address

Head of Talent Acquisition

Spark Therapeutics is challenging the inevitability of genetic disease by discovering, developing and delivering treatments in ways unimaginable - until now.

Accomplished Talent Acquisition Leader with over 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience in the pharma/biotech/gene therapy industry. Strong business acumen with deep expertise working across all areas of the business: Commercial, Technical Operations & Development, Research, Clinical, Medical Affairs, and Corporate Functions. As a strategic talent advisor, I ensure that our talent strategies and programs are well positioned to identify, attract and retain top talent. A collaborative change agent with a proven track record of achieving corporate objectives and developing high-performing diverse teams that can solve complex business challenges. I hold a fundamental belief that a highly engaged and diverse workforce is the key differentiator between a good performing company and a great one. Spark’s Talent Acquisition team, which I am honored to lead, is a dynamic group of talented professionals who are intrinsically motivated by a world where no life is limited by genetic conditions. We are relentless in our pursuit to attract and hire top talent to join us in our shared mission to challenge the inevitability of genetic disease by discovering, developing, and delivering ground-breaking treatments to the patients we serve. Areas of Expertise: •Talent Acquisition •Organizational Design •Leadership Development •Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion •Strategic Workforce Planning •Change Management •HR Program Design & Implementation •Employee Relations •Performance Management