Vice President, Talent Acquisition

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Del Richt Research is hiring a Vice President, Talent Acquisition to lead, evolve, and scale our Talent Acquisition function in support of Del Richt’s continued expansion and long‑term success. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Team and Department Heads, shaping how Del Richt hires, develops, and retains top talent across our national footprint.

This is a builder‑operator role for a People leader who thrives in growth environments — someone who can design systems, elevate leaders, and translate business strategy into a scalable Talent roadmap. Talent acquisition will remain a central pillar of this role, alongside leadership development, performance management, and cultural stewardship.

Del Richt Research is a fast‑growing clinical research organization dedicated to moving medicine forward through increased patient participation in clinical trials. We partner with community physicians to bring high‑quality research opportunities to patients while supporting pharmaceutical companies in generating the data required for FDA approval.

Today, Del Richt operates 33 research sites across 18 states, with new locations opening regularly as we continue to scale nationally. Headquartered in New Orleans and recognized as one of the city’s Top Workplaces for three consecutive years (2023–2025), Del Richt Research is a founder‑led, privately funded organization focused on long‑term value creation through high standards, operational excellence, and a strong culture as we scale nationally.

Our corporate team plays a critical role in our success — designing the systems, processes, and talent infrastructure that enable our clinics and teams to perform at a high level as we grow.

• Location:
  
  New Orleans is our headquarters and the preferred home base for this role. However, we are open to remote candidates for the right leader, with light, intentional travel to headquarters and research sites.
• Relocation: A fully comprehensive relocation package is available for candidates moving to New Orleans.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, leadership role with flexibility aligned to executive responsibilities.

The Vice President, Talent Acquisition’s primary objective is to elevate Del Richt’s People strategy by building and leading systems that attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent — ensuring every hire strengthens culture, drives performance, and supports long‑term growth.

• Talent Acquisition Excellence:
  Build and scale a high‑performing hiring engine where talent density and cultural alignment consistently support company growth.
• Leadership Development:
  Establish clear growth paths and succession pipelines that prepare leaders at every level for increased responsibility as the organization scales.
• Strategic Business Partnership & Growth Planning:
  Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and Executive Team by leading workforce planning and advising on talent and leadership implications of growth decisions.
• Performance & Retention Strategy:
  Partner with Leadership in the evolution and strengthening of an existing company‑wide performance system, enhancing scorecards, review processes, and measurable outcomes to improve retention and results.
• HR Team Development:
  Build and lead a high‑impact People team with clear accountability, strong capabilities, and a culture of operational excellence.
• Cultural Stewardship:
  Embed Del Richt’s values into every stage of the employee lifecycle and ensure cultural consistency through rapid growth.

• 8+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition leadership experience
• Proven experience building or scaling People systems in a growth‑stage organization
• Strong background in talent acquisition and hiring strategy
• Experience partnering directly with senior executives and business leaders

• Experience starting as a recruiter and growing into a Talent Acquisition leadership role, with…