About

Who I Am

My Mission

I founded Terrace Vanguard on the belief that visionary leadership transforms companies and communities. The best executive hires aren’t just about matching skills—they’re about alignment, strategy, and long-term impact. That’s why I take the time to deeply understand your company’s history, culture, challenges, and aspirations, ensuring each placement is more than a hire—it’s a catalyst for success.

My Values

At Terrace Vanguard, every engagement is built on trust, integrity, and a commitment to delivering results. I see executive search as more than a transaction—it’s about fostering lasting partnerships that drive real business outcomes. With a personalized, high-touch approach, I ensure that every search is conducted with transparency, precision, and a deep respect for your company’s unique vision.

My Commitment

As your executive search consultant, I am more than a recruiter—I’m a strategic partner in your organization’s growth. My commitment is to help you secure the right leaders who will drive innovation, culture, and long-term success. I continuously refine my process to operate ethically, efficiently, and with a focus on lasting impact, ensuring that every executive placement supports your business’s evolving needs.

My Background

Christopher Tillman

Founder & Executive Recruiting Consultant

With over a decade of experience in executive search, recruiting, and business operations, I’ve built a reputation for helping organizations secure transformative leadership. My expertise spans industries including Life Sciences (Biotech & Pharmaceutical), Startups, Small Businesses, Venture Capital & Private Equity, Digital Health, Tech, and Medical Devices. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), I bring a distinct perspective and strategic insight to the executive search industry.

Before founding Terrace Vanguard, I served as Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Operations, where I led strategic hiring initiatives and refined recruiting processes to optimize organizational growth. This experience gave me a deep understanding of how talent strategy directly impacts business success, shaping my consultative approach to executive search today.

As the founder and principal consultant at Terrace Vanguard, I work directly with clients to navigate complex hiring challenges and ensure they secure the right leadership to drive innovation and long-term success. My approach blends operational expertise, strategic insight, and a deep professional network, delivering results with efficiency and precision.

I earned my degree in English Arts from Hampton University, where I developed a creative and analytical problem-solving mindset that continues to influence my work in executive search. By combining data-driven strategies with a human-centered approach, I help businesses make confident, strategic hiring decisions that shape their future.

Career Placement Highlights

Before launching Terrace Vanguard, I successfully placed senior leadership across top life sciences and healthcare companies. This experience shapes my high-touch, consultative approach at Terrace Vanguard—ensuring every search is customized to deliver leadership that drives long-term success. These past placements reflect my expertise in securing top talent for mission-driven organizations:

  • Chief Medical Officer

  • Chief Medical Officer

  • Head of Project Team Leaders

  • Vice President, Head of Clinical Quality Assurance

  • Vice President of Discovery

  • Senior Medical Director Women's Health

  • Global Clinical Development Lead / Renal Care & GCDL / Acute Therapies

  • Senior Director Ophthalmology

  • Senior Director, Business Development

  • Clinical Study Director, Pulmonology

  • Medical Director, Neuromuscular Clinical Research

  • Director Clinical Science

  • Medical Director Oncology

  • Medical Director

  • Medical Director Hematology/Oncology

  • Director Business Development