About

Barbara Burns is a seasoned Sr. Digital Talent Acquisition Partner at Moderna, with over 23 years of relevant experience in the field. She is a highly skilled recruiter who specializes in sourcing top talent in the areas of Research Scientist, ML, and Data Scientist. Barbara has an impressive track record of success in her career, having worked for some of the biggest names in the industry. She has held senior positions at Bristol Myers Squibb and Amazon, where she was responsible for managing recruiting teams and hiring top talent. At Bristol Myers Squibb, Barbara served as the Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner for Global Product Development & Supply. In this role, she led the development, launch, and commercial lifecycle of an innovative portfolio of products to accelerate science and deliver hope to patients through life-changing medicines. After leaving Bristol Myers Squibb, Barbara joined Amazon as the Recruiting Manager for the Alexa Machine Learning Platform. She managed a team of 13 full life cycle recruiters, program managers, and sourcers across 5 locations in North America. Her team was responsible for hiring scientists (Applied Scientist, Data Scientist, and Research Scientist) across all Alexa business verticals. Barbara holds a BA in Administration from Emmanuel College. She has a strong understanding of the tech industry and is passionate about finding the best talent to help drive business success. With her deep knowledge of the industry and her ability to source top talent, Barbara is a valuable member of any team.