Talent Strategy for Rapid Growth
Highlights
Strategic Roadmap
HireBetter developed a comprehensive talent roadmap aligned with the company’s ambitious growth objectives.
Leadership Alignment
HireBetter prioritized key leadership hires for better organizational efficiency.
Phased Approach
HireBetter supported immediate and long-term talent needs with a phased hiring strategy.
Rapid HCP Search
HireBetter successfully filled the Vice President of Healthcare Providers role in 68 days, bringing in a seasoned sales leader to drive growth of the new business line.
The Challenge
An early stage health and nutrition company, was experiencing a period of rapid growth and expansion. This growth brought about a unique set of challenges that required a proactive and strategic approach to talent acquisition, organizational structure, and leadership development.
With multiple business lines to manage, including direct-to-consumer nutritional supplements, the development of an ingredient line of business, and pharmaceutical applications, they needed to ensure its organizational structure could support its ambitious revenue and growth goals. The company recognized that its growth potential was being limited by leadership bandwidth constraints and the risks associated with relying heavily on a few key executives. They needed to bring in the right talent to unlock new growth opportunities and provide the necessary bandwidth to effectively manage their expanding operations
To scale successfully while maintaining focus on its core business areas, the company needed a comprehensive talent strategy that would address these challenges and position them for continued growth.
Solution
HireBetter conducted an in-depth Strategic Talent Planning (STP) session with the leadership team to align their talent strategy with business goals. This collaborative session involved a thorough organizational assessment, leadership alignment discussions, and the definition of a future-state talent roadmap to support the company’s multi-faceted growth. The STP process resulted in:
- A clear talent roadmap with prioritized key hires, including a President of Ingredient.
- Introduction of an advisory board to provide specialized expertise and support for ingredient business development.
- A phased hiring approach to address both immediate and long-term talent needs, ensuring a balance between operational efficiency and strategic growth.
Overall Results
Immediate Impact: The STP process provided a clear hiring roadmap, improved leadership alignment, and a structured plan for scalable growth. The new VP of Healthcare Providers brought a scientific background and strategic mindset to the position, immediately driving early revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Long-Term Value: The STP process and key leadership hires positioned the company for long-term success by diversifying revenue streams, strengthening their presence in new markets, and enabling the founders to focus on broader company strategy. The structured approach to leadership and organizational design ensures that future talent acquisition decisions align with long-term expansion.
