Associate, Healthcare Practice (MedTech)

Position Overview

Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an experienced Associate for the Healthcare Practice focused on Chief Executive Officer and other C-level functional executive searches with a focus in MedTech. With exposure to a broad set of clients and leadership challenges, this Associate will help to identify and develop diverse candidate slates as an essential member of the search team. The Associate role combines research, assessment, and relationship-building skills to deliver extraordinary service and value to Spencer Stuart clients. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of being driven, resilient, and demonstrating strong project management ability, writing skills, results orientation, rigorous attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity – along with ideally an understanding of healthcare services. The role requires effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external senior-level executives and board members. The Associate will be expected to be present in the office at least three days a week in the early stages to build relationships and engage with colleagues. Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul Schedule: Full time Compensation: $100,000-130,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings and assisting in the development of the position specification, search strategy, target list, and relevant profiles.
• Gather industry and company information to identify potential prospects, represent the client effectively in the marketplace, and conduct initial candidate assessments.
• Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls to ensure alignment with client needs.
• Partner with the Consultant to develop and present a slate of qualified candidates, incorporating market insights and compensation data as needed.
• Prepare position specifications, candidate presentations, and reference reports while adhering to the Firm’s assessment methodology.
• Communicate effectively with the search team and maintain regular updates on search developments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare organized client progress reports, highlighting candidate suitability and market trends.
• Monitor industry activities and management changes to maintain comprehensive market awareness.
• Enhance the Firm’s candidate pool by identifying and introducing new talent and keeping assignment data up to date.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and local or firm-wide projects.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive business experience in executive search, private equity, strategy consulting, or a relevant environment with significant client service exposure and a passion for healthcare.
• Notable track record of advancement through taking on additional responsibilities or earning promotions.
• Superior project management skills demonstrated in high-performance environments with multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present confidently to senior-level clients.
• An undergraduate degree is required; a postgraduate degree is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match.
• PTO (minimum 15 days per year with tenure-based increases), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when applicable.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a healthcare flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program.
• Voluntary benefit options such as supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.