Edward Schmitz

Edward Schmitz is an experienced talent acquisition professional with a robust career spanning multiple leadership roles in major pharmaceutical companies. Currently serving as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics, Edward has previously held positions such as Regional Head of Talent Acquisition for the US at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition at AbbVie. Edward's early career includes roles at Abbott Laboratories, where responsibilities encompassed Sr. Manager of the Commercial Management Development Program and Talent Acquisition Manager in Pharma. Edward holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Webster University, earned between 2001 and 2003.