Client Partner - Life Sciences

Paul Bridges Group; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious executive search firm in the United States is seeking a Client Partner for Life Sciences. This role involves business development and leading executive search engagements, playing a key part in expanding the firm's industry presence. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in retained executive search and a proven track record in business development. This position offers the chance to influence executive leadership decisions while working collaboratively with a research team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in retained executive search in the Life Sciences space.
• Proven track record in business development and revenue origination.
• Experience building or contributing to a practice or vertical.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop retained executive search and advisory engagements.
• Lead client relationships and manage searches from intake through completion.
• Analyze industry trends to identify new business opportunities.
• Partner with the Research team to support delivery and execution.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Client relationship management

Industry trend analysis

Job description

Client Partner – Life Sciences – Retained Executive Search

The Firm

Our client is prestigious executive search boutique providing Executive Search and Board Advisory services to with venture capital backed and hyper growth biotech and life sciences companies, alongside select private equity backed businesses and publicly listed organizations.

In addition to traditional retained search, the platform has expanded into equity based advisory work and is actively raising capital to participate more directly in the growth of certain client companies, operating at the intersection of executive search, advisory, and venture style investment.

The Role

The Client Partner will play a key role in expanding the firm’s presence and deepening one or more vertical practices, working closely with the Founder and CEO and the executive leadership team.

This is a producing role with full ownership of business development and delivery. The Client Partner will originate new client relationships, lead retained search engagements, and run assignments end to end in collaboration with an internal Research team.

Responsibilities include developing new and existing client opportunities, advising clients on leadership and board level needs, and building long-term relationships within targeted industries. The role also involves coordinating closely with Research to ensure execution quality, consistency, and a collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop retained executive search and advisory engagements
• Lead client relationships and manage searches from intake through completion
• Analyze industry trends to identify new business opportunities
• Partner with and guide the Research team to support delivery and execution

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in retained executive search in the Life Sciences space.
• Proven track record in business development and revenue origination
• Experience building or contributing to a practice or vertical
• Comfortable operating in a producing role while collaborating closely with research and leadership