Executive Search Partner

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The Role

McKesson is seeking an Executive Search Partner to join the team reporting into the Vice President of Executive Talent and Search.

The Executive Search Partner is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top executive-level talent to support the strategic goals of the organization. This role partners closely with senior leadership and HR to lead end-to-end search processes for VP, C-suite, and other critical leadership roles.

The right candidates for the role will bring strong business acumen, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, excellent communication, in-depth experience in competency-based interviews and assessment techniques, as well as advisory skills to the role. They must also possess exemplary project management skills, an ability to execute in a fast-paced environment, a customer-service orientation and team mentality, as well as professional presence and polish.

Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to the start-up phase of each search by conducting intake meetings with the internal client and assisting in the development of the position specification and search strategy
• Gather relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies.
• Represent McKesson and our internal client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives
• Develop and present a diverse slate of qualified candidates to each internal client; if supported with an internal researcher, they will partner with their researcher to identify and refine the prospect list for leader presentation and supporting the talent pipeline throughout the search.
• Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the search process
• Collaborate effectively with senior executive leadership (Hiring Manager and stakeholders)
• Conduct proactive market research and talent mapping to identify top candidates and industry trends as needed.
• Manage relationships with external search firms when appropriate.
• Ensure a high-touch candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Coordinate and spearhead the Executive Talent Search process.
• Be aware of activities and management changes in the general business environment and incorporate communications specifically; keep team members apprised of relevant developments in the marketplace.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of recruiting experience and/or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of business experience in executive search or a corporate recruiting role with 3+ years’ experience filling executive-level positions required; preferably in a corporate or retained search environment.

Critical Skills

• Managed full-cycle recruiting process using best practices to improve the internal recruiting process and function (reduced cost-to-hire, time-to-fill, turnover)
• Experience working in a high-performance environment on multiple searches, projects and deliverables with competing demands
• Develop search and project objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders; ensure the scope, direction and timing of each search and project
• Ensure that searches, projects and deliverables are delivered within budget and adhere to service level agreements (SLAs)
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to partner, communicate and interact with C-suite executives to identify talent needs, develop talent attraction strategies to effectively recruit senior leaders for current and future openings.
• Developed key relationships with high-caliber candidates for talent pipeline.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand leadership needs and organizational culture.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve executive hiring outcomes.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience.

Preferred Skills

• Global (multi-cultural) experience
• Diversified experience in other HR leadership roles or other areas of the business
• Pharmaceutical, Biopharma, Healthcare or Life Sciences experience
• Retained firm search experience
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Education

• A four-year undergraduate degree is required; a graduate degree in a relevant field is a plus but not required.   

Physical Requirements

• Must have ability to travel as needed.

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We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$127,600 - $212,600

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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