Healthcare & Life Sciences: Executive Search Lead

Heidrick & Struggles International

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Heidrick & Struggles is seeking an Executive Search Engagement Manager in Houston to lead end-to-end executive recruiting within Healthcare & Life Sciences. You will develop search strategies, map talent landscapes, and drive client relationships with high-level service and integrity.

The role emphasizes candidate outreach, interviews, assessments, and mentoring junior professionals, with a focus on autonomy and strategic impact.

Qualifications

6+ years professional recruiting experience.
Undergraduate BA/BS degree required.
Proven expertise in professional communications and presentation delivery.

Responsibilities

Creating effective search strategies and position specifications to present to the client.
Conducting industry specific and client company research to map the executive talent landscape.
Contacting candidates to elicit interest in client opportunities and gather market insights.
Conducting in-depth interviews to assess qualifications and fit to position specifications.
Writing candidate assessments and presenting qualified candidates to clients.
Managing candidate relationships throughout the life cycle of the search and keeping the Search Consultant updated.
Managing client relationships by preparing and presenting status reports to clients.
Developing market presence and personal brand with candidates and clients as an expert in a specific industry.
Mentoring junior Search professionals.