Vice President, People & Culture

DelRicht Research is hiring a Vice President, People & Culture to lead, evolve, and scale our People function in support of DelRicht’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 DelRicht 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 People roadmap. Talent acquisition will remain a central pillar of this role, alongside leadership development, performance management, and cultural stewardship.

Who We Are

DelRicht 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, DelRicht 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), DelRicht 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.

Please Note (Important Position-Specific Information)

• 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.

Vice President, People & Culture’s Main Objective: 

The Vice President, People & Culture’s primary objective is to elevate DelRicht’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.

Key Outcomes & What Success Looks Like

• 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: Implement a company-wide performance system with clear scorecards, structured reviews, and measurable outcomes that 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 DelRicht’s values into every stage of the employee lifecycle and ensure cultural consistency through rapid growth.

Skills needed to win: 

• : 
  • 8+ years of progressive People / HR / Talent 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
• Additional Experience that Sets You Apart:
  • Healthcare, clinical research, or multi-site operations experience
  • Experience leading distributed or multi-location teams
  • Track record of building leadership development or succession programs

The right candidate will:

• Think strategically while operating pragmatically
• Be energized by building structure where it does not yet exist
• Hold a high bar for talent, performance, and culture
• Use data to inform decisions while leading with judgment and empathy
• Invest in their own professional development and learning
• Be comfortable challenging leaders constructively in service of better outcomes
• Coffee drinkers preferred…Tea drinkers accepted

DelRicht Research’s Core Values: Production, Humility, Consistency

Production:

• We deliver on our promises
• We have a bias towards action: we value independent problem solving
• We proactively over deliver: we can act without being told what to do and we always have new ideas that will be heard and will improve the company

Humility:

• We support each other relentlessly
• We always have enthusiasm: we exhibit passion and excitement about our work which leads to everyone having a ‘can do’ attitude
• We embrace change: we are excited to always be growing and moving the organization forward which means change is the norm for us
• Coachable: we all love to learn, we are willing to be taught and will adapt quickly

Consistency:

• We always are able to execute: we get it right the first time and promote ‘touch it once’ accuracy
• We have persistence: we demonstrate the tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done
• We are calm under pressure: we can maintain stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress

Team Perks & Benefits at DelRicht Research: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Generous Paid Time Off that builds throughout your career with the company
• No nights or weekends 
• 401(k) with discretionary match/profit sharing
• Highly competitive compensation package, including strong base pay and quarterly bonus opportunity

Interview Process:

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring journey at DelRicht:

1. Application – Share your interest, background, and alignment with our mission and culture.
2. Initial Video Interview – A conversation with the hiring lead to align on expectations and goals.
3. Video Interview – A deeper discussion focused on experience, accomplishments, and leadership approach.
4. Shadow Interview – Virtual or in-person time with the team, including role-specific scenarios and conversations.
5. Offer Call – A verbal offer followed by written details from HR.

We value efficiency and transparency. Each step builds on the last, and we are intentional about respecting candidates’ time.

Job Type: Full-Time (40+ hours per week)

Visit our website linked below to learn about our company and current clinical trials, see patient testimonials, and check out our careers page!

Website: www.delrichtresearch.com

Patient Testimonials: https://delrichtresearch.com/testimonials/

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.