Principal, Healthcare Search

Job description

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition toBe More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

Organizational Strategy

Assessment and Succession

Talent Acquisition

Leadership Development

Rewards and Benefits

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential.

The Principal will be part of a highly collaborative team with the responsibility for building strong partnerships with clients and candidates through new and existing business development, and full life-cycle recruitment. T his role focuses on retained search engagements within for‑profit healthcare organizations and health systems , partnering closely with senior healthcare leaders while delivering high‑quality search execution.

This includes working closely with the assigned search execution team in the delivery of utmost quality within the required timescales. Your role is that of a trusted advisor to our clients whilst contributing to Korn Ferry International’s integrated solutions sales strategy.

This role requires candidates to be based in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone to effectively support client needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a commercial strategy aligned to Korn Ferry’s healthcare priorities, in collaboration with colleagues across the Healthcare team.

Align and drive client opportunities within the for‑profit healthcare and health systems sector, setting and executing business and market strategy for assigned segments or niches.

The Principal is responsible for providing expertise to the markets to win new business and to ensure repeat business.

Ensure the appropriate level of expertise, consistent knowledge and support is given to sector searches.

Responsible for ensuring execution of assignments, repeat business, new client opportunities and excellent client service and delivery.

The role builds relationships with key Korn Ferry partners to form strategic client relationships, while also identifying potential opportunities outside of the channel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Professional experience within a retained search environment, ideally with a focus on healthcare, including strong market knowledge and a relevant client and candidate network.

Demonstrated experience conducting senior‑level searches (Director, VP, Senior VP and/or C‑suite) within health systems, hospitals, or for‑profit healthcare organizations.

Experience as a full life-cycle recruiter for searches, developing search strategies and client/candidate management.

Strong Business Development experience and negotiation skills. Consultative mindset and ability to anticipate client needs. Ability to quickly learn about different business environments and cultures and propose relevant solutions.

Matrix and direct team leadership experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change and ambiguity.

Willingness to live our core values: Honesty, Inclusion, Knowledge, Performance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred

Korn Ferry may useAIas part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made byhumans.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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