Senior Associate, Investor-Backed Healthcare

WittKieffer

. Manage the initial candidate identification and development process .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive search processes, including candidate identification, assessment, and relationship management. Proficient in developing and executing search engagement strategies while maintaining strong client and candidate relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Search ExperienceCandidate Assessment SkillsClient Relationship ManagementStrong Communication SkillsProcess Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Candidate IdentificationTelephone ScreeningInterviewingNegotiatingPresentation DevelopmentSearch Engagement StrategiesDatabase ManagementResearch SkillsSourcingClient Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicTeam CollaborationAction OrientationCustomer FocusActive Listening

Tools & Technologies

Computer SystemsDatabasesEmail

Industry Keywords

Executive SearchRecruitmentTalent AssessmentClient EngagementSearch Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the initial candidate identification and development process
Assist Consultants, Principals, and Senior Partners with generating, managing, and executing search assignments
Develop, screen, and present potential candidates to clients
Cultivate and maintain client and candidate relationships
Assess candidates’ skills against client needs
Participate in or lead search processes, including client and search committee work, sourcing, interviewing, references, negotiating, and closing assignments
Build, manage, and nurture client and candidate relationships to generate repeat business
Participate in or lead client calls and meetings
Prepare materials for client meetings and presentations
Create search engagement strategies and execute candidate identification and profiling using primary and secondary sources
Develop compelling presentations to market roles and client companies to prospective candidates
Contact, identify, and screen candidates for position fit
Manage candidates through interviews, presentations, and referencing when appropriate
Conduct preliminary telephone screening evaluations
Proactively network and seek candidates efficiently
Collaborate with lead consultants, Research, and Data Management
Carry a full search load of approximately 10 searches
Develop understanding of the full search process, the Senior Associate role, and the relevant industry practice
Live WittKieffer values and demonstrate collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s strongly preferred
5+ years' experience in executive search, research capacity, recruitment, or industry-related experience
Significant previous experience and skill working with computer systems, databases, email, etc.
Strong assessment skills
Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to appropriately assess potential candidate eligibility through telephone screening
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Strong work ethic
Team-based and collaborative approach
Action/results orientation
Customer focus
Priority-setting and time-management skills
Talent assessment skills
Process-management skills
Ethics and values aligned with the firm
Active listening skills
Self-starter with initiative

Benefits

Comp & perks

Semi-annual bonus opportunity under a production-based incentive program
No cap on earnings
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Generous paid time off