Syneos Health has appointed Tina L. Sirmal as Executive Director, Human Resources. She joins the biopharmaceutical solutions company after nearly five years at IQVIA, bringing more than two decades of HR experience across multinational organisations.
In her new position, Sirmal will provide strategic HR leadership, with a focus on talent strategy, organisational effectiveness, leadership development, workforce planning and business transformation. Her experience in building talent models and supporting organisational growth will contribute to Syneos Health's people and business priorities.
More Than a Decade of HR Experience at IBM
Sirmal began her professional career at GE Capital as a senior executive in HR in 2002. In 2005, she moved to IBM, where she spent more than 12 years in a range of human resources roles.
During her time at IBM, she worked across recruitment operations, HR policy and processes, talent deployment, employee mobility and global immigration strategy. Before leaving the organisation in 2017, she held the position of HR Strategy and Enablement.
Leadership Roles at Cenduit and IQVIA
In July 2017, Sirmal joined Cenduit as Director of Human Resources. She later progressed to Global Head of HR, taking on broader responsibilities for the organisation's people function.
She moved to IQVIA in May 2021 as Director, Human Resources and was subsequently promoted to Senior Director, Human Resources. She remained with the company until joining Syneos Health in November 2026.
Educational Background and HR Leadership Experience
Sirmal holds a Master's degree in Personnel Management from the University of Madras.
Her professional experience spans recruitment, talent management, global mobility, HR strategy and organisational development. Across these roles, she has worked with business leaders on workforce planning and people-related initiatives.
