Executive Search Operations Lead – Boston, MA

  • Location: Boston, MA
  • Type: Contract To Hire
  • Job #27900

Executive Search Operations Lead – Boston, MA
Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing therapeutic treatments, is seeking an Executive Search Operations Lead to join their team for a 2+ year contract with the potential to convert to permanent. This role will help streamline the executive recruiting process by providing project-specific support to internal stakeholders, candidates, and executives.

This will be pay between $55-$60/hour (depending on experience). 
Location: Boston, MA

Responsibilities
Executive Search Project Management

  • Partner with the executive search team to ensure smooth processes across all levels.
  • Participate in search update calls and synthesize action items.
  • Record feedback from interview teams in Workday.
  • Prepare executive search update reports for the CEO, CHRO, and Board meetings.
  • Support the end-to-end search process in Workday, including offer requests, letters, and documentation.
  • Assist with executive onboarding activities as needed.

Marketing & Branding

  • Create presentations and reports to communicate executive search capabilities and results (e.g., candidate pipeline reports, executive briefing documents, metrics).
  • Compile talent branding materials to enhance candidate experience.
  • Design executive briefing documents for the CHRO and CEO to support the offer process.

Coordination & Logistics

  • Coordinate interview scheduling for VP+ candidates, providing VIP “white glove” service.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers’ EAs to drive the interview process efficiently.
  • Assemble interview schedules and manage multiple calendars while balancing business objectives and candidate experience.

Reporting & Metrics

  • Partner with Talent Intelligence to provide executive search reports.
  • Work with Finance to track executive search firm and vendor spend.
  • Maintain open requisition reports and manage vendor invoicing, POs, and role requisitions.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in an executive recruiting environment or supporting senior executives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Workday, and Coupa preferred.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to exceptional customer service, integrity, reliability, and professionalism.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Alanna at [email protected].

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