Chris Tillman, founder of Terrace Vanguard

Executive Search & Fractional Recruiting

Your recruiter, from kickoff through hire.

I bring more than 15 years of recruiting experience to businesses and nonprofits hiring leaders, specialized professionals, and staff.

Work directly with me for a leadership search, ongoing recruiting support, or a defined hiring assignment.

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93% Search completion rate
98% Placement retention at 12 months
17 business days to the candidate of choice

The candidate who is ultimately hired is in front of you within 17 business days of kickoff.

Services

Two ways to work together.

Director through C-level

Executive Search

A dedicated search for a leadership appointment, including confidential replacements. I define the role with you, approach relevant leaders, evaluate candidates, and manage the search through offer and start date.

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Recruiting support across role levels

Fractional Recruiting

Sourcing, screening, and pipeline support for ongoing hiring or a single defined search. I work alongside your HR or recruiting team, or directly with the people responsible for hiring.

For businesses and nonprofits without an internal recruiter, we discuss the roles, priorities, and budget before agreeing on the scope.

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Recent Searches

Five searches, five hires.

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Home care · Executive Search

Director of Nursing

A home care provider needed nursing leadership. One outreach wave surfaced the hire: found in 5 business days, hired in 10 business days.

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Clinical research · Fractional Recruiting

Clinical Study Coordinator II

A consumer health company needed a clinical study coordinator. I mapped local universities for candidates moving into industry. The search reached an offer within 15 business days and resulted in a hire.

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Consumer health · Fractional Recruiting

Controller

A consumer health business needed a CPA with a master’s in accounting and ecommerce experience. Targeted outreach in a small market produced the hire.

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Industry experience

Experience across industries.
Depth in life sciences.

Life sciences is my deepest area of experience, from medical and clinical leadership through clinical development, quality, and business development.

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  • Life sciences & consumer healthBiotech, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, and consumer health
  • Healthcare & care servicesBehavioral health, specialty care, home care, residential care, and community-based nonprofits
  • Technology, software & AISoftware, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity
  • Fintech & financial servicesFinancial technology, credit, and fraud prevention
  • Manufacturing & specialty chemicalsChemical manufacturing and analytical laboratories
  • Architecture & constructionArchitecture, design-build, interiors, and infrastructure

Career experience

Selected Career Placements

Examples from a larger body of work across my recruiting career.

Vaxart

Chief Medical Officer

Takeda

VP, Head of Clinical Quality Assurance

Genentech

Senior Director, Ophthalmology

Calico

Head of Project Team Leaders

BioMarin

Senior Director, Business Development

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How we work

A clear scope. Direct communication.

01

Define the work

We agree on the roles, requirements, priorities, and recruiting responsibilities. For monthly support, we also define the capacity you need.

02

Build the pipeline

I research the candidate market, source and approach relevant people, and screen candidates against the agreed requirements.

03

Evaluate and review

You receive candidate recommendations and updates every two weeks. We discuss feedback and adjust priorities as hiring needs change.

04

Support the hire

I handle the agreed interview coordination and offer support. Your team makes the hiring decisions.

Supplier diversity

A certified minority-owned business.

Terrace Vanguard is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise. If your organization has a supplier diversity program, I can provide certification information for your vendor review.

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Let’s talk about the hiring you need covered.

Tell me about the role or roles, your priorities, and where you need help. We can discuss the scope and the engagement that fits.

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