Associate

Oxeon • New York, NY

5d • $84,996 - $106,272 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oxeon is seeking an ambitious, intellectually curious Associate to support its executive search practice through research, strategic sourcing, candidate engagement, and market intelligence. The Associate will partner directly with firm leaders on C-suite searches for private equity-backed, venture-backed, and growth-stage healthcare companies across areas including Payer, Value-Based Care, Pharma Services, Digital Health, and Healthtech. The role is based in Oxeon’s New York City office and offers in-person mentorship within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The Associate will map executive talent markets, develop targeted candidate pipelines, conduct personalized outreach and discovery calls, and synthesize candidate insights for search leadership. They will also prepare client-ready position profiles, candidate summaries, and presentations, and manage the operational cadence of up to three concurrent searches, supporting timelines toward a 16-week close. The role includes contributing to the New York office’s culture and community engagement, sharing intelligence across searches, and helping onboard and mentor incoming team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in executive search, recruiting, management consulting, sales, or client-facing professional services, with a demonstrated track record of success.
• Experience managing external stakeholders, building rapport, and communicating consultatively.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, goal-oriented environments.
• Competitive spirit, resilience, coachability, and commitment to shared success.
• Clear interest in and motivation to positively impact the healthcare ecosystem through executive leadership.
• Eligibility to work in the United States; Oxeon is unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Responsibilities

• Build targeted candidate landscapes across healthcare verticals using internal intelligence and creative research methods.
• Adapt sourcing strategies, identify talent bottlenecks, and propose proactive changes to maintain search momentum.
• Conduct personalized outreach and discovery calls to assess executive track records, leadership styles, and organizational fit.
• Synthesize screening insights and candidate motivations into clear recommendations for search leadership.
• Prepare high-quality position profiles, candidate summaries, and client presentations that require minimal revision.
• Manage the operational cadence of three concurrent searches, run internal syncs, and drive timelines toward a 16-week close.
• Participate in New York office culture, internal initiatives, and community engagement.
• Share cross-functional intelligence across active searches and support incoming team members through peer onboarding and mentorship.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for the employee and family.
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance for the employee and family.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Generous annual philanthropic match.
• Organized volunteer activities and opportunities to give back.
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership.
• Flexible hybrid work model, including work-from-anywhere days for extended remote work.
• Annual offsites and events that support learning, development, and relationship-building.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level