Anja Thies

Biography

Academic Background Professor for General Business Management, particularly Human Resource Management at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Germany (since 2011) Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) at Mannheim University (Germany), Subject: “Potential for conflict between Marketing and Human Resource Management, pursuing customer and employee orientation at the same time – using the example of retail business” (1997) Academic Assistant at the chair for General Business Management, Human Resource Management and Work Science of Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult. Eduard Gaugler, Mannheim University, Germany (1991 – 1996) Study of Business Administration at Mannheim University, Germany (1986 – 1991) Professional Career Study of Business Administration at Mannheim University, Germany (1986 – 1991)Head of the HR project “BioRN Academy“ at Roche Diagnostics GmbH in the context of a cluster initiative of the Rhine-Neckar region (11/2010 – 09/2011) Head of “HR Placement and Marketing“ at Roche Diagnostics GmbH (10/2005 – 10/2010) Head of HR for a globally acting Business Area at Roche Diagnostics GmbH (08/2003 – 09/2005) HR Manager in different functions at Roche Diagnostics GmbH (04/1996 – 07/2003)

Research Interest

Human Resources Management Candidate Attraction and Sourcing, Recruiting Leadership and Staff Development Social Skills Communication and Presentation