Executive Search Researcher Job at Incendia Partners, Cambridge, MA

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  • Incendia Partners
  • Cambridge, MA

Job Description

Executive Search Researcher – Life Sciences

Location: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

Our client, a global executive search firm specializing in life sciences and healthcare is seeking an Executive Search Researcher to join its growing team. Terrific opportunity to build a career, with opportunity for career advancement and growth!

This role offers the opportunity to work on retained executive search assignments focused on senior leadership roles within the life sciences sector, supporting experienced consultants and gaining exposure to the strategic side of executive search.

Please note: We are specifically seeking candidates with prior experience working in executive search. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine executive search experience with an ability to understand scientific roles and organizations.

This position is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of experience within executive search research who is looking to deepen their expertise in a specialized life sciences search environment.

You will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and evaluating senior leadership candidates while working closely with consultants to deliver successful search outcomes for clients.

The team is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on delivering high-quality research and candidate insights.

Key Responsibilities

Search Strategy & Candidate Identification

  • Partner with consultants to define search strategies, target organizations, and candidate profiles
  • Conduct detailed market mapping and talent identification within the life sciences sector
  • Build target company lists and identify high-potential leadership candidates

Candidate Engagement

  • Conduct outreach and initial screening conversations with prospective candidates
  • Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines
  • Present candidate insights and recommendations to the consultant team

Market Intelligence & Research

  • Conduct competitive intelligence and industry research
  • Identify emerging leaders, subject matter experts, and conference speakers
  • Track talent movement and leadership trends within relevant sectors

Search Execution

  • Support the full executive search lifecycle
  • Participate in project kickoff meetings and progress updates
  • Assist with the preparation of candidate reports, reference summaries, and search updates
  • Maintain accurate candidate and client information within the firm’s CRM system

Ideal Background

Required

  • 1-3 years of experience within executive search (researcher, research associate, or similar role)
  • Strong research and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational ability
  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and prioritize effectively

Preferred

  • Exposure to life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors
  • Experience researching scientific or technical leadership roles

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: ~$90K – $125K depending on experience
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Healthcare: 100% company-paid
  • 5 Weeks PTO
  • Free parking at Cambridge office

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

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