Executive Search Senior Associate, Healthcare and Life Sciences

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is looking for a Senior Associate in Chicago, Illinois, to lead aspects of the executive recruiting lifecycle. The role involves developing search strategies, conducting interviews, and managing candidate relationships.

Ideal candidates should have 4–6 years of professional experience and a BA/BS degree. The position offers a salary between $100,000 and $125,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience or 3+ years in recruiting.
• Strong writing and articulate delivery skills.
• Proven ability to influence and foster partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop position specifications and search strategies.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assess candidates.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle.

Skills

Professional communication

Collaboration

Research skills

Education

Undergraduate BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce or other CRM

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles is the world’s foremost advisor on executive leadership, driving superior client performance through premier human capital leadership advisory services. For more than 70 years, we’ve delivered value for our clients by leveraging unrivaled expertise to help organizations discover and enable outstanding leaders and teams. Learn more at www.heidrick.com.

What We Do

Senior Associates play a critical role in the execution of all facets of the executive recruiting lifecycle, from candidate identification to placement. Working closely with our expert Search Partners & Principals (Consultants), Senior Associates build upon their existing professional skills in a hands‑on environment and continue to receive world‑class mentorship and professional development in an apprenticeship‑style method. Our Senior Associates drive most aspects of the recruitment process, from developing the search strategy with the Consultant through managing its execution. Senior Associates also get exposure to business development activities.

Role Responsibilities

• Research & Writing: develop position specifications and an effective search strategy with the Consultant; conduct industry and client research, map the executive talent landscape, and assist in preparing business‑development materials for prospective and current clients.
• Internal and External Communication: contact prospective candidates, obtain referrals and market intelligence; conduct in‑depth interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit; write candidate assessments and present candidates to clients; manage candidate relationships throughout the entire search life cycle; contribute to client relationship management.
• Living Our Values: partner well across stakeholders; foster collaboration as a team player; act as a culture carrier by contributing to firm, practice, and office initiatives; demonstrate self‑awareness, humility, empathy, and open‑mindedness.
• Ethics & Quality: maintain accuracy, quality, and integrity of all search information; prepare status and client‑ready reports; manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver high‑quality deliverables on time; act with professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics; persist through challenges.

Basic Role Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience or a minimum of 3+ years of transferable recruiting experience.
• Undergraduate BA/BS degree required.
• Skill and developing mastery of professional communications, including strong writing and articulate delivery.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates, influencing and fostering productive partnerships.

Preferred Role Qualifications

• Prior experience in full life‑cycle recruiting in Executive Search, Contingent Search, or In‑House Talent Acquisition, or other industry requiring applied sales and research skills.
• Proven success managing multiple projects and working across teams.
• Experience targeting potential candidates and developing pitch materials.
• Experience identifying market trends and researching information effectively through various channels.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience working with Salesforce or other CRM.

Pay Range Guidelines for This Position

The salary range for this position is 100,000USD to 125,000USD. Compensation is based on several factors including education, work experience, and skills. In addition to salary, Heidrick & Struggles offers discretionary bonuses (subject to eligibility requirements) and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability leave, parental leave, paid time off, and a 401(k) contribution (all subject to eligibility).

Heidrick & Struggles is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.

Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.