Talent Acquisition Leader at Eko

Emeryville, California, United States

Eko Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Devices, Health TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Deliver high-quality, timely hires through 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
  • 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
  • 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

Skills

Full-Cycle Recruiting
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Workforce Planning
Talent Pipeline Development
Employer Branding
Executive Partnering
Process Improvement
R&D Recruiting
Engineering Recruiting
Regulatory Recruiting

Eko

Advanced digital stethoscopes for cardiovascular detection

About Eko

Eko Health specializes in advanced medical devices and software that enhance the detection of cardiovascular diseases. Their main product is an electronic digital stethoscope that integrates with AI-powered software to help healthcare professionals identify heart conditions more accurately. The stethoscopes feature Bluetooth connectivity, noise cancellation, and amplification, allowing clinicians to listen wirelessly and clearly. The AI software automatically checks for signs of heart disease, such as atrial fibrillation and heart murmurs, providing reliable results without interrupting the examination process. Eko Health differentiates itself from competitors by combining traditional stethoscope functionality with modern digital enhancements and leveraging a large dataset of real-life heart sounds to train its AI for accurate detection. The company's goal is to improve early detection and timely intervention in heart and lung diseases, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$227.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Paid-time off
Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability + Life Insurance
Volunteer time off
One Medical membership
Parental Leave
401(k) Matching
Work from home equipment stipend
Flexible schedules
Wellness programs (Wellness Wednesdays, Time off)
Wellness perks (Headspace, Ginger, Aaptiv, Physera)
Learning and Development stipend

Risks

Competition from Astellas Pharma's DIGITIVA may impact Eko's market share.
CPT code issuance may delay reimbursement, affecting short-term revenue.
Scaling partnerships like LSU Athletics may face challenges, limiting expansion.

Differentiation

Eko Health integrates AI with digital stethoscopes for enhanced cardiac care.
Their platform is FDA-cleared, ensuring high reliability and trust among clinicians.
Eko leverages the largest dataset of heart sounds for accurate AI training.

Upsides

Eko's partnership with LSU Athletics expands AI use in sports medicine.
The AMA's CPT code issuance boosts potential reimbursement for Eko's SENSORA platform.
Recent $41 million funding round indicates strong investor confidence in Eko.

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