Life Sciences Retained Search Business Development/Managing Consultant

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm that helps clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. They are seeking a Life Sciences Retained Search Business Development/Managing Consultant who will manage business development and account management for Life Sciences clients, building trusted advisor relationships and identifying recruitment service opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Work with hiring managers to scope search project by obtaining information that clearly defines the specifics of the job including the responsibilities, requirements, compensation, company culture, etc
• Manage recruitment life-cycle from search kick-off through closure to ensure 'time to fill' goals are achieved
• Develop, drive and manage strong business relationships with clients to ensure successful placements and guarantee customer satisfaction
• Drive new business with existing customers and prospects and develop relationships with Korn/Ferry Executive Search by working with them to grow business with key customer accounts
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients by providing superior care including clearly defining position requirements and recruiting process, timely updates on progress, interview preparation and debriefing
• Responsible for prospecting potential new clients, maintaining outreach and booking client meeting goals weekly
• Provide project updates to management, client contacts and stakeholders and escalate issues in a timely fashion

Requirements:

• 5+ years of business development experience in the Life Sciences practice
• 5+ years of experience in staffing business development with experience to include cold calling, developing search strategies and client/candidate management; or relevant industry experience
• Business development / Account management experience
• Strong business acumen and ability to quickly learn about different business environments and cultures by asking the right questions
• Consultative mindset and ability to anticipate client needs
• Candidate sourcing through traditional and creative channels
• Must be able to conduct in-depth interviews and evaluate candidate profiles
• Exceptional customer service focus, including attention to producing quality results
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
• Ability to multi-task and manage various recruitment projects simultaneously
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Self-initiative along with the ability to respond quickly to client requests
• Ability to be an effective team member and, as needed, to handle project leadership responsibility
• Willing and able to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change
• PC proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel and Outlook
• Bachelor's degree