Executive Search Partner

Fifteen West; United States; Remote; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Uncapped commission

Remote or hybrid work

Mentoring from senior leadership

Industry network access

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

Fifteen West is expanding its life sciences executive search practice in the United States. We invite you to build your own desk, win high‑level retained assignments, and shape the direction of our growing business.

You will partner with senior leadership to source senior executives across biotech, pharma, and drug development markets. A strong revenue track record and independently securing new clients are essential as we pursue ambitious US and international growth.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years in recruitment with a track record of generating revenue and developing client relationships.
• Experience in executive search or specialist permanent recruitment is preferred.
• Ability to independently identify, approach, and secure new clients in life sciences or related markets.

Aufgaben

• Establish and grow a specialist life sciences recruitment market across the US and international markets.
• Win new client relationships and deliver high‑quality retained executive search assignments.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from winning assignments to interviews, negotiations, and placements.
• Specialize in areas such as clinical development, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, or commercial functions.

Kenntnisse

Business development

Client relationships

Executive search

Revenue generation

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: $80-$110k+ generous uncapped commission (base range to be confirmed)

Location: New York, NY preferred | Tampa, FL or San Francisco, CA considered | Flexible hybrid OR remote with periodic office visits

Ready to take ownership of your own recruitment market, without the restrictions of a traditional agency?

We're working with an ambitious, rapidly expanding life sciences executive search business that combines the opportunity of an early‑stage company with an established retained client base and experienced leadership team.

You'll join a collaborative group of established recruitment specialists, supporting organizations across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and drug development. With ambitious US and international expansion underway, this is an opportunity to shape your own specialist desk, influence the direction of the business, and develop a rewarding long‑term career.

The Executive Search Partner will establish and grow a specialist life sciences recruitment market, winning new client relationships and delivering high‑quality retained executive search assignments across the US and international markets.

Role Highlights

– Build your own desk from the ground up, identifying commercial opportunities and establishing lasting relationships with senior decision‑makers.

– Develop new business through targeted prospecting, referrals, strategic networking, and consultative client conversations.

– Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from winning assignments and identifying executive talent to managing interviews, negotiations, and placements.

– Specialize in an area of life sciences that matches your expertise, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, or commercial functions.

– Work toward an annual billing benchmark of $300,000, with performance assessed through revenue generation, client development, and sustainable growth.

You Will Need

– Ideally four or more years of recruitment experience, with a track record of generating revenue and developing client relationships.

– Proven business development skills and the confidence to independently identify, approach, and secure new clients.

– Experience in executive search, retained recruitment, or specialist permanent recruitment, ideally within life sciences or a related market.

– Strong commercial judgment, excellent relationship‑building skills, and the ability to manage recruitment assignments independently.

– A proactive, self‑directed approach, with the initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems, and contribute to collective success.

Why You’ll Love It

– Genuine flexibility: Work remotely or hybrid, with office attendance tailored to your location and business needs.

– Uncapped earnings: A generous commission structure offers significant financial upside as you grow your desk. Including cash bonuses

– Autonomy: Choose your specialist market, develop your client portfolio, and influence your commercial strategy.

– Hands‑on mentoring: Benefit from direct access to senior leadership billing $2M+, weekly training, and practical coaching.

– Collaborative culture: Access experienced colleagues, shared business development meetings, and cross‑referral opportunities.

– Personalized progression: Pursue management opportunities or develop your earning potential as a specialist individual contributor.

– Established foundations: Build your market with access to an existing industry network, client relationships, and specialist market intelligence.

– Additional mentoring: Receive guidance from an experienced external industry adviser alongside the internal leadership team.

You won’t be expected to wait for business to arrive. You'll have the freedom to create opportunities, with the resources, guidance, and expertise to turn them into long‑term success.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We strive to create and maintain a workplace where everyone can use their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.