Chief People Officer - Hippocratic AI

About Us:

Hippocratic AI is developing the first safety-focused Large Language Model (LLM) for healthcare. Our mission is to dramatically improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes by bringing deep healthcare expertise to every person. No other technology has the potential for this level of global impact on health.

Why Join Our Team:

• Innovative mission: We are creating a safe, healthcare-focused LLM that can transform health outcomes on a global scale.

• Visionary leadership: Hippocratic AI was co-founded by CEO Munjal Shah alongside physicians, hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, and AI researchers from top institutions, including El Camino Health, Johns Hopkins, Washington University in St. Louis, Stanford, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.

• Strategic investors: Raised $137 million from top investors, including General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, Premji Invest, SV Angel, NVentures (Nvidia Venture Capital), and Greycroft.

• Team and expertise: We are working with top experts in healthcare and artificial intelligence to ensure the safety and efficacy of our technology.

For more information, visit www.HippocraticAI.com.

We value in-person teamwork and believe the best ideas happen together. Our team is expected to be in the office five days a week in Palo Alto, CA, unless explicitly noted otherwise in the job description.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Chief People Officer to join Hippocratic AI, reporting directly to our CEO. In this role, you’ll lead and build a lean, scalable People function, focusing on creating policies, processes, and a culture that supports growth and aligns with our values.

This position requires someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution. You’ll work closely with the executive team to address challenges and implement solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the People function, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive people roadmap, identifying key priorities and addressing organizational gaps.

• Design and implement processes, policies, and systems to enable growth and scalability.
  Build and promote a values-driven culture that supports scalability while maintaining the company's mission and vision.

• Create and manage feedback channels to ensure employees feel heard and valued.

• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Serve as the company’s expert in employment law and HR compliance, proactively addressing risks and ensuring adherence to all legal requirements.

• Provide guidance and training to leadership and employees on policy adherence and compliance best practices.

• Build trust and strong relationships with the leadership team, acting as a key advisor on people-related matters.

• Serve as a reliable and accessible resource for employees, fostering trust and engagement.

• Partner closely with the CEO, navigating high expectations and providing candid, strategic counsel with a results-oriented approach.

• Establish systems and processes to proactively manage people-related challenges, ensuring a sense of stability and order across the organization.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in People Operations, HR, or related fields, with a proven track record of building and scaling people functions.

• Expertise in HR compliance, including employment law, policy creation, and enforcement.

• Experience leading Talent Acquisition and People Operations teams in fast-growing organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement people roadmaps, systems, and processes.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership and employees.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment, reporting directly to the CEO.

• Experience in early-stage startups or high-growth companies, particularly in tech or healthcare sectors.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with digital health or AI-driven organizations.

• HR certification (PHR/SPHR or equivalent).