Key Account Manager – Delivery, Life Sciences

LHi Group

. Take ownership of established client relationships and develop partnerships with key decision-makers and hiring stakeholders .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 360° Recruitment and Account Management, with a strong focus on client development and candidate delivery. Proven ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and manage recruitment processes effectively while driving revenue growth.

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360° Recruitment ExperienceAccount ManagementClient DevelopmentRelationship-Building SkillsLeadership Capability

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Soft Skills

Proactive ApproachOrganised MindsetCollaborative Mindset

Industry Keywords

Life Sciences RecruitmentClient RelationshipsRecruitment AssignmentsCandidate CareMarket InsightRecruitment Process StandardsRevenue GrowthExclusive Recruitment BusinessTalent RequirementsHiring Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of established client relationships and develop partnerships with key decision-makers and hiring stakeholders
Understand clients’ businesses, recruitment priorities and longer-term talent requirements
Maintain regular communication and a consistent client experience
Manage recruitment assignments from briefing through offer and placement
Source, engage and assess candidates against client requirements
Coordinate interviews, manage feedback and maintain recruitment momentum
Provide candidate and market insight to support hiring decisions
Maintain candidate care, communication and recruitment process standards
Identify opportunities to grow revenue within existing client relationships
Develop repeat, exclusive and retained recruitment business
Create account plans balancing immediate delivery with long-term growth
Collaborate across the wider business and international network
Share knowledge and improve delivery, client service and account management processes
Contribute to future team development and leadership as the business grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced agency recruitment professional with 360° recruitment experience
Account management and delivery leadership experience preferred
Client development and candidate delivery experience
Strong account management and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple live vacancies and deliver consistently against client expectations
Commercial awareness and understanding of repeat, exclusive and retained business
Confidence engaging with hiring stakeholders and advising on recruitment solutions
Proactive, organised approach and ability to take ownership of accounts
Collaborative mindset
Interest in developing leadership capability and potentially building a team
Life Sciences recruitment experience valuable but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Uncapped commission
Additional performance bonuses
Team override earnings
Equity opportunities
401(k) retirement savings support
Contributions towards private healthcare
Structured training, practical coaching and ongoing development programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working arrangements aligned with role requirements and internal policies
Consistency bonuses and quarterly lunch clubs
Half-year and global performance incentives
Additional annual leave milestones, including an extra week after three years
LHi Passport after five years, offering an expensed week at another office
A Rolex or a month-long sabbatical after ten years
Collaborative office culture