Role PurposeThe Associate is the core research and strategic sourcing engine of Oxeon's executive search practice. Operating as a dedicated professional services team member, you will advance search precision, execution, and market intelligence by mapping complex executive landscapes, conducting high-touch candidate engagement, and delivering client-ready materials that connect transformative leadership with category-defining healthcare companies.
Partnering directly with firm leaders on C-suite search mandates across private equity- and venture-backed sectors - including Payer, Value-Based Care, Pharma Services, Digital Health, Health-tech, and Multisite Healthcare - you will build candidate pipelines and leverage creative research methods to inform calibration slates.
Based in our Nashville office, this role offers direct, in-person mentorship from senior leadership. You will join a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive environment where every team member has a voice, initiative is valued, and professional growth is actively supported.
Core Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesUncovering Market Talent & Strategic Sourcing- Market Mapping: Map candidate landscapes across key healthcare sectors (Payer, VBC, Pharma Services, Digital Health, Multisite) to build targeted executive pipelines.
- Strategic Sourcing: Adapt search strategies dynamically using internal networks, creative research, and talent scarcity analysis to maintain search momentum.
Engaging & Evaluating Executive Leaders- High-Touch Evaluation: Conduct personalized outreach and in-depth discovery conversations to assess executive presence, functional expertise, and organizational fit.
- Insight Synthesis: Uncover candidate motivators and translate qualitative screening feedback into analytical insights that guide optimal leadership matches.
Delivering Impact & Managing Search Operations- Content & Data Management: Develop compelling candidate dossiers, position profiles, and client materials while maintaining real-time database accuracy.
- Search Ownership: Manage operational workflows and set internal sync agendas to drive search progress and inform client updates.
Championing Firm Culture & Shared Success- Local Brand Ownership: Act as an owner of the team by contributing to Oxeon's local presence, helping expand our footprint and brand reputation across Nashville.
- Culture & Collaboration: Share cross-functional market intelligence to support firm-wide searches while actively modeling core values through peer mentorship and firm-building initiatives.
Ideal Candidate QualificationsCore Qualifications- Experience: Bachelor's degree required. 1-3 years of relevant experience in areas such as executive search, recruiting, management consulting, sales, or client-facing professional services, backed by a demonstrated track record of success.
- External-Facing Capability: Proven experience managing external stakeholders, building rapport, and conducting consultative communication.
- Healthcare Alignment: A clear interest and genuine motivation to positively impact the healthcare ecosystem through executive leadership.
What You Can Expect From Us- Direct Mentorship: In-person collaboration and mentorship with senior leaders committed to accelerating your career development.
- High Autonomy & Inclusive Culture: An entrepreneurial, welcoming culture where thoughtful ideas are put into action without bureaucratic friction.
- Hybrid Work Model: We work together in the Nashville office 4 days per week (Mondays through Thursdays) and offer flexibility on Fridays. Additionally, team members have "work from anywhere" days for extended remote work.
- Quality Time Together: We spend time together at bi-weekly all-hands meetings, annual off-sites, and events throughout the year to build culture, foster learning and development, and deepen relationships across all three of Oxeon's offices.
- Benefits: We offer 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family, paid parental leave, 401(k), and a collaborative open-office environment.
- Community Impact: Opportunities to give back through organized volunteer activities and a generous annual philanthropic match to support causes important to you.
Salary expectations:- Total cash compensation range (base + bonus): $77,976 - $97,416, depending on experience.
- Base salary range: $72,200 - $90,200
What We'd Like From You:- Apply on our Careers Page to let us know why you're interested. We're excited to hear more about your story and goals.
Oxeon is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.
