Executive Search Senior Associate, Healthcare and Life Sciences

Heidrick & Struggles•Boston, MA

2d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Executive Search Senior Associates play a critical role in executing all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification through placement. Working closely with Search Partners and Principals (Consultants), they develop search strategies, manage their execution, and support business development activities. The role includes working with clients to develop position specifications; interviewing and assessing prospective candidates; building a pipeline of qualified candidates; developing candidate relationships; conducting references; and assisting with client relationship management. Senior Associates sustain relationships with senior executives and guide candidates through their recruitment journeys. The role also involves researching industries, executive roles, and functions in collaboration with colleagues across the globe. It offers significant responsibility and visibility, high-impact opportunities, mentorship and professional development in an apprenticeship-style environment, and potential for career progression on a well-defined path.

Requirements

4–6 years of professional experience or a minimum of 3+ years of transferable recruiting experience.
An undergraduate BA/BS degree is required.
Skill and developing mastery in professional communications, including writing, articulating, and delivering information with confidence and impact.
Proven ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates, influence, and foster productive partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Prior full life-cycle recruiting experience in Executive Search, Contingent Search, In-House Talent Acquisition, or another industry requiring applied sales and research skills.
Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously and working across teams.
Experience targeting potential candidates and developing pitch materials.
Experience identifying market trends and effectively researching information through various channels.
Ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Experience working with Salesforce or another CRM.

Responsibilities

Develop position specifications and search strategies in tandem with the Consultant.
Conduct industry-specific and client-company research, mapping executive talent and providing market insights to the Consultant and client.
Assist Consultants in preparing business development materials for prospective and current clients.
Contact prospective candidates to discuss client opportunities, obtain referrals, and collect market intelligence and feedback.
Conduct in-depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit with position specifications.
Write candidate assessments and present candidates to clients.
Manage candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle and keep the Consultant informed of candidate updates.
Contribute to client relationship management with the Consultant.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm and foster productive, trusting relationships.
Contribute to a collaborative environment and firm, practice, or office initiatives.
Maintain the accuracy, quality, and integrity of search information in internal and external research tools.
Maintain status reports and client-ready reports for internal and external presentations.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and complete high-quality deliverables on time.
Act with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics, and persist through challenges while doing the right thing.