Leadership
Cactus Life Sciences has appointed Melissa Dias as Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition, marking an important leadership milestone during a phase of accelerated global growth. With deep expertise in building and scaling high-impact hiring functions, Melissa brings a strong track record across the life sciences and medical communications ecosystem.
Prior to this appointment, Melissa spent nearly 13 years at Cactus Communications, where she progressed through multiple leadership roles from Senior Associate to Director, Global Talent Acquisition. In this journey, she played a pivotal role in designing and executing global hiring strategies for an AI-powered science communication organization, supporting teams across India, the UK, and other international markets. Her work has been instrumental in enabling business scale, strengthening employer branding, and building future-ready talent pipelines.
In her new role at Cactus Life Sciences, Melissa will focus on shaping global talent strategies, strengthening leadership hiring, and aligning talent acquisition with long-term business objectives. Her appointment underscores CLS’s commitment to building high-performing, purpose-driven teams that support innovation and sustainable growth across global markets.
CXO TechBOT wishes Melissa Dias continued success in her new role at Cactus Life Sciences.