Strategic Executive Search Associate

Witt/Kieffer, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WittKieffer Inc. is seeking an Associate to lead the initial candidate identification and development process. You will network with professionals to align candidates with client needs and evaluate skills against roles within a life sciences-focused leadership environment.

The role includes a base salary of $70,000–$85,000 with a semi-annual production-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You will join a team committed to improving quality of life through impactful leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s strongly preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in executive search, research capacity, or recruitment or industry related experience.
• Significant experience with computer systems, databases, email, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop potential candidates through active networking within a wide range of organizations.
• Use your understanding of diversity to identify and network with multicultural leaders.
• Conduct preliminary phone screen evaluations of candidates.
• Communicate position profile to potential candidates.
• Assess a candidate’s skills against a client’s needs through a telephone interview.
• Conduct reference checks on presented candidates.
• Work closely with lead consultants as well as Research Delivery/Operations.

Skills

Action/Results Oriented

Customer Focused

Priority Setting

Assessment Skills

Process Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s strongly preferred

Tools

Databases

Email systems

Job description

WittKieffer Inc. is seeking an Associate to lead the initial candidate identification and development process. You will network with professionals to align candidates with client needs and evaluate skills against roles within a life sciences-focused leadership environment.

The role includes a base salary of $70,000–$85,000 with a semi-annual production-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You will join a team committed to improving quality of life through impactful leadership.