Kim Whittaker

Kim Whittaker is an experienced professional in executive search, talent acquisition, and recruitment, with a career spanning over two decades in the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics industries. Currently serving as an Executive Search - Talent Acquisition and Recruitment specialist at IDEAYA Biosciences since May 2021, Kim manages the candidate pipeline for a precision medicine oncology company. Prior experience includes roles at Clariant as a consultant and subject matter expert in full life cycle recruitment, and various positions focused on sales and business development at companies like Zai Lab, TriLabs Manufacturing, and EcoGen Laboratories. An educational background from Colorado State University contributes to Kim's extensive expertise in executive communication, business development, and understanding industry-related compliance and regulations.