Senior Academic Leadership Executive Search Principal

AMN Healthcare; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a Principal, Academic Executive Search to drive retained executive searches for Dean, Chair, Division Chief, Physician Executive, and other senior academic leadership across medical centers. You will lead multiple searches, develop strategies with clients, and deliver market insights to guide recruitment decisions.

The role combines business development with hands-on search execution, requiring broader industry knowledge in academic medicine and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close executive-level retained search engagements with academic healthcare clients.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales, revenue, and business development goals.
• Lead full-cycle executive searches for Dean, Chair, Division Chief, Physician Executive, and other senior leadership roles.
• Develop customized search strategies with clients including target markets and recruitment plans.
• Conduct client intake and gather information to ensure successful search execution.
• Provide proactive communication and consultative guidance throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Attract, assess, and recruit high-caliber academic physician leaders and executives.
• Conduct leadership assessments and interviews to determine organizational fit and long-term potential.
• Build strong client relationships for repeat business and strategic partnerships.
• Deliver market intelligence and compensation insights to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Executive search

Business development

Healthcare recruitment

Academic medicine

Leadership recruitment

Client management

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

AMN Healthcare is seeking a Principal, Academic Executive Search to drive retained executive searches for Dean, Chair, Division Chief, Physician Executive, and other senior academic leadership across medical centers. You will lead multiple searches, develop strategies with clients, and deliver market insights to guide recruitment decisions.

The role combines business development with hands-on search execution, requiring broader industry knowledge in academic medicine and a track record of