Senior Vice President, Executive Search & Partner – Life Sciences​/Healthcare

Overview

Senior Vice President, Executive Search & Partner – Life Sciences/Healthcare.

Location:

Virtual/remote, U.S.

-based. Travel as needed for client meetings, conferences, and team gatherings. Our client is a premier executive search and talent advisory firm delivering visionary leaders who build and scale life sciences and healthcare organizations. We specialize in discovering and placing world-class Board, C-Suite, and senior management professionals. We’re hiring for a Senior Vice President, Executive Search & Partner to lead full lifecycle retained searches and drive new client development.

• Develop and expand client relationships in life sciences and healthcare.
• Drive new business development and maintain key accounts.
• Lead retained executive searches from intake through completion (Board to C-Suite).
• Partner with a delivery team (sourcer, RA, data) to ensure flawless execution.
• Attend industry conferences and client events to expand reach and visibility.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on growth strategy and thought leadership.
• Deliver an exceptional client and candidate experience.

• Proven retained executive search experience (10+ years preferred).
• Demonstrated success closing $1M+ in search execution annually.
• Strong business development track record ($400–500K in new clients).
• Experience in life sciences/healthcare markets (preferred).
• Consultative, relationship-driven, with excellent client management skills.
• Strong executive presence; credible with Boards and C-Suite leaders.
• Transparent, collaborative, and entrepreneurial mindset.

• Base salary $175K–$230K, plus uncapped commissions (new business + search execution).
• OTE $400K–$500K+; 1-year guarantees on searches.
• Full virtual work environment with transparent leadership.
• Collaborative culture, team retreats, conference travel, and community involvement.