Managing Director, Executive Search

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of TSP, a Syneos Health company. We are currently looking for a Managing Director, Executive Search in United States.

As a strategic leader in executive recruitment, this role offers the opportunity to build and grow a dedicated practice within a respected, people-first talent organization. You’ll take charge of business development, manage high-level client relationships, and drive the execution of executive-level search assignments in the healthcare and life sciences industries. This is a high-impact position suited for an entrepreneurial professional who thrives on delivering results, mentoring teams, and making a measurable difference in the recruitment landscape.

Accountabilities:

• Lead business development efforts by identifying, pursuing, and securing new client relationships across pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostic, health IT, and investment sectors.
• Manage and expand key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and retention while driving revenue growth.
• Execute full-cycle executive searches for senior leadership roles (VP, C-level), ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
• Guide, mentor, and manage a recruitment team to uphold quality and consistency in service delivery.
• Set and achieve personal and team revenue goals; contribute directly to annual business targets.
• Represent the practice internally and externally as a visible leader, enhancing brand presence and thought leadership.
• Align business development strategies across teams to maximize impact and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in recruitment, with at least 3 years managing a 360 desk in a retained search firm.
• Demonstrated track record of generating $500K+ in annual revenue through executive search services.
• Expertise in life sciences sectors (or experience supporting them from HR, finance, or IT functions).
• Exceptional communication skills and experience using tools like MS Word, Excel, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Willingness to travel 25–30% of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000, with eligibility for commissions or bonuses based on individual and company performance.
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and respected executive search team.
• Work flexibility and the ability to impact the future of healthcare talent acquisition.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and performance-based incentives.
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture that values diversity, innovation, and employee success.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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