Healthcare & Life Sciences Exec Search Senior Associate

UNKNOWN; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability leave

Parental leave

Paid time off

401k plan

Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles, a leading executive leadership advisory, is seeking an Executive Search Senior Associate in Chicago. You will drive recruitment lifecycle activities from search strategy to candidate presentation, while collaborating with Consultants and senior leadership.

The role emphasizes research, client engagement, and relationship management, providing exposure to business development and a clear path for advancement in a global firm. Minimum 4–6 years and a BA/BS are required.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years professional experience or a minimum of 3+ years of transferable recruiting experience.
• An undergraduate BA/BS degree is required.
• Exhibits skill and developing mastery of professional communications, displaying adeptness in writing, articulating, and delivering information with confidence and impact.
• Exhibits a proven ability to collaborate with external clients and candidates, showcasing adeptness in influencing and fostering productive partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Developing position specification(s) and creating an effective search strategy in tandem with the Consultant.
• Conducting industry specific and client company research, mapping the executive talent landscape to bring market insights to the Consultant/Client.
• Assisting Consultants in preparing business development materials to present to prospective and current clients.

Skills

Professional communications

Writing

Client collaboration

Stakeholder management

Salesforce experience

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Heidrick & Struggles, a leading executive leadership advisory, is seeking an Executive Search Senior Associate in Chicago. You will drive recruitment lifecycle activities from search strategy to candidate presentation, while collaborating with Consultants and senior leadership.

The role emphasizes research, client engagement, and relationship management, providing exposure to business development and a clear path for advancement in a global firm. Minimum 4–6 years and a BA/BS are required.