Executive Search Partner

Salary Range: $80-$110k+ generous uncapped commission (base range to be confirmed) Location: New York, NY preferred | Tampa, FL or San Francisco, CA considered | Flexible hybrid OR remote with periodic office visits Ready to take ownership of your own recruitment market, without the restrictions of a traditional agency? We're working with an ambitious, rapidly expanding life sciences executive search business that combines the opportunity of an early‑stage company with an established retained client base and experienced leadership team. You'll join a collaborative group of established recruitment specialists, supporting organizations across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and drug development. With ambitious US and international expansion underway, this is an opportunity to shape your own specialist desk, influence the direction of the business, and develop a rewarding long‑term career. The Executive Search Partner will establish and grow a specialist life sciences recruitment market, winning new client relationships and delivering high‑quality retained executive search assignments across the US and international markets. Role Highlights – Build your own desk from the ground up, identifying commercial opportunities and establishing lasting relationships with senior decision‑makers. – Develop new business through targeted prospecting, referrals, strategic networking, and consultative client conversations. – Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from winning assignments and identifying executive talent to managing interviews, negotiations, and placements. – Specialize in an area of life sciences that matches your expertise, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, medical affairs, or commercial functions. – Work toward an annual billing benchmark of $300,000, with performance assessed through revenue generation, client development, and sustainable growth. You Will Need – Ideally four or more years of recruitment experience, with a track record of generating revenue and developing client relationships. – Proven business development skills and the confidence to independently identify, approach, and secure new clients. – Experience in executive search, retained recruitment, or specialist permanent recruitment, ideally within life sciences or a related market. – Strong commercial judgment, excellent relationship‑building skills, and the ability to manage recruitment assignments independently. – A proactive, self‑directed approach, with the initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems, and contribute to collective success. Why You’ll Love It – Genuine flexibility: Work remotely or hybrid, with office attendance tailored to your location and business needs. – Uncapped earnings: A generous commission structure offers significant financial upside as you grow your desk. Including cash bonuses – Autonomy: Choose your specialist market, develop your client portfolio, and influence your commercial strategy. – Hands‑on mentoring: Benefit from direct access to senior leadership billing $2M+, weekly training, and practical coaching. – Collaborative culture: Access experienced colleagues, shared business development meetings, and cross‑referral opportunities. – Personalized progression: Pursue management opportunities or develop your earning potential as a specialist individual contributor. – Established foundations: Build your market with access to an existing industry network, client relationships, and specialist market intelligence. – Additional mentoring: Receive guidance from an experienced external industry adviser alongside the internal leadership team. You won’t be expected to wait for business to arrive. You'll have the freedom to create opportunities, with the resources, guidance, and expertise to turn them into long‑term success. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We strive to create and maintain a workplace where everyone can use their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit. Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr