Talent Acquisition Leader
6 days ago
Emeryville
Job DescriptionEko builds AI and digital tools to enable every healthcare provider to more accurately detect heart and lung disease – the leading causes of death globally. Our FDA cleared, industry leading products are used by hundreds of thousands of clinicians on millions of patients around the world. With Eko, clinicians can detect cardiac and pulmonary disease with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. We have strong venture capital backing from investors like Artis Ventures, Questa Capital, Highland Capital, and Mayo Clinic Ventures. Recognized by TIME magazine in 2025 as one of the world’s top healthcare technology companies, Eko is one of the fastest growing digital health companies with products used around the world at some of the most prestigious health systems. We have more than 8 FDA clearances including novel AI algorithms, and we invest heavily in quality clinical research and R&D to build and validate exceptional products for patients we care deeply about. We’ve built a mission driven, high performing, talented, and diverse team of engineers, physicians, PhD’s, creatives, and technologists. We are committed to investing in each other and our mission to ensure all patients have access to high quality care. We are headquartered in Emeryville, California and privately-held with world class investors and partners. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent Acquisition Leader to design, lead, and execute recruitment strategies that attract top talent in medical devices and technology. This individual will play a critical role in building a high-performing workforce that drives innovation, supports regulatory excellence, and fuels our growth in the competitive health tech landscape. This is a hybrid role with required onsite presence on Tue/Wed/Thu. As Talent Acquisition Leader at Eko, You Will: • Strategic Leadership, • Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives in medical devices and tech., • Partner with executives and business leaders to anticipate hiring needs, workforce planning, and talent pipeline development., • Champion employer branding to position the company as an employer of choice in the health technology space., • Operational Excellence, • Deliver high-quality, timely hires, • Full-cycle recruiting across R&D, engineering, clinical, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions., • Proactive pipeline development for key roles, • Drive process improvements, implement recruitment technologies, and ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations., • Partnership & Stakeholder Management, • Build strong relationships with hiring managers and executives to ensure alignment and collaboration., • Provide market insights, and competitive intelligence to inform hiring decisions., • Implement Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to ensure diverse and inclusive hiring practices., • Metrics & Reporting, • Define and monitor recruiting KPIs, including time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience, and pipeline diversity., • Provide regular talent acquisition reports and insights to the leadership team.As Talent Acquisition Leader at Eko, You Have:, • 12+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, • Proven success recruiting in medical devices, health technology, biotech, or related industries., • Strong knowledge of FDA, ISO, and other industry compliance/regulatory considerations that impact hiring., • Experience scaling talent acquisition in high-growth, innovation-driven environments., • Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels., • Proficiency with modern applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing platforms, and HR technologies., • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.As Talent Acquisition Leader at Eko, Key Competencies:, • Strategic thinker with operational discipline., • Strong leadership and team development capability., • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments., • Data-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Benefits and Perks We Offer:, • The opportunity to work on products that impact the health of millions of people., • Generous paid-time off, • Stock incentive plans, • Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability + Life Insurance, • One Medical membership, • Parental Leave, • 401k Matching, • Wellness programs and perks (Headspace, Ginger, Aaptiv, Physera)