Health Practice Researcher, Executive Search

Egon Zehnder•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Health Practice Researcher serves as a lead Expert for multiple simultaneous client projects, working with Consultants and other Experts on Executive Search, Board, and Advisory assignments for clients across North America. The role provides market insight, strategic guidance, and client engagement support, contributing to human capital solutions across the health sector. The position involves planning projects and research strategies, identifying and assessing candidates, preparing client materials, supporting business development, and contributing to knowledge management. The Researcher works across the Firm’s offerings to match solutions to client needs, develops subject matter expertise, and shares industry knowledge and best practices. The Health Practice works across segments including Biopharmaceuticals & Generics, Consumer Health, Digital Health, Healthcare Delivery, Lifescience Tools, and Medical Devices & Diagnostics. Many assignments involve international collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of professional work experience after completing an undergraduate degree.
Demonstrated functional experience in a similar area, such as market research, qualitative or legal research, professional services or consulting, or project planning.
Project-based experience working effectively on multiple mandates simultaneously.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
Exceptional critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Very strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Relevant consulting or research experience in a health-related area, academically (such as a degree in biology, chemistry, or public health) or professionally (such as work in a lab, hospital, or pharmaceutical company).
Previous experience in the executive search industry.
Strong engagement management skills and initiative to lead projects with minimal guidance or supervision.
Ability to push back constructively and offer solutions.
Forward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented approach.
Self-starter mentality and good business judgment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead Expert on multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Experts.
Help develop rigorous project approaches and strategies, including priority targets, market research, use of data tools, and project scope.
Guide project teams through search processes, shaping strategy, candidate solutions, and supporting client materials while maintaining quality and speed.
Identify, calibrate, and prioritize potential candidates through research, the Firm’s internal network, and external resources.
Develop a broad understanding of the Firm’s offerings and identify suitable solutions for individual client needs.
Create client documentation, including candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessments, and client progress reports.
Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials tailored to client needs.
Initiate and drive business development activities and related projects, including monitoring market shifts, company updates, and people moves.
Work with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development dinners, conferences, and other points of connection.
Contribute to knowledge management by sharing expertise and best practices, building an industry or functional network, and recording relevant information.
Develop subject matter expertise and provide strategic guidance and insights on important trends and topics to support client teams.