Vice President of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition

Description

Reports to: CEO

Location: Nashville, TN

Type: Full-Time Executive Leadership Role

Phase Well Research ("Phase Well") is a rapidly scaling clinical research site network built through disciplined acquisition and organic growth. The company launched in December 2024 through the acquisition of two established research organizations, Renstar Medical Research and Gabrail Cancer & Research Center, each with decades-long track records of excellence in clinical trials.

Today, Phase Well conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, CNS, cardiometabolic, pulmonology, and dermatology.

We are building a next‑generation clinical trial site platform that combines investigator‑led clinical excellence with scaled operational infrastructure, sponsor‑level credibility, and a culture grounded in authenticity, rigor, and growth.

As Phase Well continues to expand through both acquisition and site growth, we are seeking an experienced, execution‑oriented Vice President of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition to lead and build the full people function at this critical stage of scale.

The Vice President of Human Resources & Talent Acquisition will serve as the senior leader responsible for Phase Well’s entire people function. This executive will partner closely with the CEO, CFO, and the broader leadership team to define and execute a comprehensive HR strategy while also owning the operational, compliance, and technical infrastructure required to support a fast‑growing, multi‑site, regulated organization.

This is a hands‑on executive leadership role. The ideal candidate combines strategic workforce leadership with strong operational depth and is comfortable building scalable systems while managing the day‑to‑day realities of HR execution in a complex healthcare environment.

• Partner primarily with the CEO and CFO to define and execute Phase Well’s people strategy, ensuring HR programs, workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership development initiatives align with the company’s growth objectives.
• Build and lead a high‑performing HR function that delivers consistent, high‑quality support across clinical sites and corporate teams, reinforcing accountability, operational rigor, and employee engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on team structure, succession planning, change management, and cultural cohesion as the organization scales through acquisition and expansion.

• Own recruiting strategy and execution across a diverse workforce that includes site research clinic staff (coordinators, raters), research functional staff (regulatory, recruitment, and site operations staff), Principal Investigators (PIs), administrative teams, and corporate/G&A functions.
• Establish scalable hiring infrastructure, including structured interview processes, workforce forecasting, onboarding programs, and recruiting systems that support rapid growth without sacrificing quality or compliance.
• Partner with business leaders to anticipate staffing needs, improve hiring velocity, and ensure disciplined workforce planning in competitive clinical research markets.

• Provide executive oversight and hands‑on leadership across core HR technical domains, including wage and hour compliance (FLSA classification), employee relations, investigations, documentation standards, and employment policy governance.
• Ensure payroll practices, employee records, and HR processes are disciplined, consistent, and audit‑ready across all operating entities.
• Lead benefits administration, broker relationships, and retirement plan oversight, including 401(k) and ERISA coordination, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, and operationally sound.
• Support immigration and visa matters for specialized colleagues as needed, and partner with outside counsel to proactively mitigate employment‑related risk within a regulated healthcare environment.

• Play a central…