Associate, Healthcare Practice

SSI (U.S.) Inc. d / b / a Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F / M / Disability / Vet / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

Location : Los Angeles

Full / Part Time : Full time

Req ID : R4520

Position Summary

ASSOCIATE ROLE

Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate for the Healthcare Services Practice focused on Chief Executive Officer and other C-level functional executive searches. With exposure to a broad set of clients and leadership challenges, this Associate will help to identify and develop diverse candidate slates as an essential member of the search team. The Associate role combines research, assessment, and relationship-building skills to deliver extraordinary service and value to Spencer Stuart clients.

Successful candidates for the Associate position will have a proven track record of being driven, resilient, and demonstrating strong project management ability, writing skills, results orientation, rigorous attention to details, intellectual curiosity and ideally an understanding of healthcare services. The Associate will enjoy the challenge of working internally with a variety of Consultants, and externally with diverse, senior-level executives and board members as both clients and candidates.

The Associate will ideally be based in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco or Washington, DC. There is an expectation of being in the office a minimum of two days a week. In the early stages, it will be beneficial for the individual to spend more time in the office to build relationships, engage with colleagues and participate in the local office community.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to :

Director of Associates Consultants (on an assignment basis)

Other key relationships :

Practice Leaders / Members

Office Manager

Associates, Senior Associates and Consultants

Analysts Executive Assistants (EEA's)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant; will come to meetings prepared and assist in the development of the position specification, search strategy, target list of companies and potentially relevant profiles.
• Gather relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies. Identify potential prospects and sources and represent the client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives and conducting initial assessment.
• Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls to gain further insight into the individuals fit to the clients need.
• Partner with the Consultant to develop and present a slate of qualified candidates to each client. Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry / segment trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search.
• Prepare position specifications, candidate presentations and reference reports adhering to the Firm's assessment methodology and exercising judgement.
• Communicate effectively with the search team (Consultants, Analysts, EEA's), and remain fully abreast of search developments, in order to communicate accurately and credibly regarding the assignment; work closely with the consultant to ensure we are communicating regularly with active candidates and closing them out in a timely manner if not advancing in the search.
• Prepare organized information for the client progress reports / meetings by teaming with the Consultant, Analyst and the EEA. Provide an informed, and balanced, perspective on prospects / candidates and how they match against the key selection criteria along with interest and motivations in the opportunity. Be prepared to weave in market insights and third party source commentary to provide additional information.
• Be aware of activities and management changes in the relevant industry's sector; keep team members apprised of relevant developments in the marketplace; over time will be expected to have a strong grasp of the market and will have built trust based relationships in the candidate pools where operating.
• Add to the Firm's candidate pool expertise by continually identifying and introducing new talent to the Firm. Ensure that up to date assignment, company and candidate information during the course of an assignment is always available for colleagues, by leveraging technology and information from the Firm's state-of-the-art, proprietary database.
• Contribute to responses to inquiries for new business, as well as business development initiatives.
• Be willing and proactive about contributing to local, practice or Firm-wide initiatives. Coordinate and share practice related information with colleagues for potentially broader distribution.

Candidate Profile

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

CRITICAL CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

Project Management

Plans, manages and drives own efforts to identify and develop a slate of quality candidates as measured by consultant, client and candidate feedback. The successful Associate will do this while handling multiple projects with competing deadlines, working with individuals who have differing styles, and managing challenging expectations :

Candidate Development

Develops qualified and interested candidates for portfolio of searches. A successful Associate will develop excellence in search strategy to build strong contact management lists :

Credibility and Influence

Strong communicate ability both in writing and verbally; has "gravitas" (executive presence) and is able to build relationships at the senior most levels. Able to hook candidates and convince consultants to meet them, building a strong internal brand :

Market and Candidate Knowledge

Obtains and incorporates knowledge to enhance client work in a meaningful way. Knows how to get information, effectively uses the available firm resources, developing and sharing candidate pool knowledge :

Developing Self and Others

Develops self and others; seeks and provides feedback, modifies own performance or behavior based on feedback. A successful Associate is constantly growing, learning and enhancing his / her skills and capabilities :

Firm Values

Champions the Firm's values, culture and Code of Conduct; engages, participates and collaborates with others. A successful Associate, who people like working with and who may over time also have a leadership role :

The base compensation range for this position is $100,000 - 130,000 per year. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual's skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program.

Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

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