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Senior Vice President, Executive Search & Partner - Life Sciences / Healthcare

Senior Vice President, Executive Search & Partner - Life Sciences / Healthcare

Mee DerbyChicago, IL, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Vice President, Executive Search & Partner Life Sciences / Healthcare

10+ years retained executive search experience required (life sciences / healthcare preferred). Location : Virtual / remote, U.S.-based. Travel as needed for client meetings, conferences, and team gatherings. Our client is a premier executive search and talent advisory firm delivering visionary leaders who build and scale life sciences and healthcare organizations. We specialize in discovering and placing innovative leaders, including world-class Board, C-Suite, and senior management professionals. We're hiring for a Senior Vice President, Executive Search & Partner to lead full lifecycle retained searches and drive new client development.

What you will do :

  • Develop and expand client relationships in life sciences and healthcare.
  • Drive new business development and maintain key accounts.
  • Lead retained executive searches from intake through completion (Board to C-Suite).
  • Partner with a delivery team (sourcer, RA, data) to ensure flawless execution.
  • Attend industry conferences and client events to expand reach and visibility.
  • Collaborate with firm leadership on growth strategy and thought leadership.
  • Deliver an exceptional client and candidate experience.

What we're looking for :

  • Proven retained executive search experience (10+ years preferred).
  • Demonstrated success closing $1M+ in search execution annually.
  • Strong business development track record ($400500K in new clients).
  • Experience in life sciences / healthcare markets (preferred).
  • Consultative, relationship-driven, with excellent client management skills.
  • Strong executive presence; credible with Boards and C-Suite leaders.
  • Transparent, collaborative, and entrepreneurial mindset.

    • What you get :

  • Base salary $175K$230K, plus uncapped commissions (new business + search execution).
  • OTE $400K$500K+; 1-year guarantees on searches.
  • Phantom equity / ESOP profit-sharing.
  • Full virtual work environment with transparent leadership.
  • Collaborative culture, team retreats, conference travel, and community involvement.
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