About Oxeon
At Oxeon, relationships are the foundation of everything we build. The value we place on relationships and our ability to connect people from across the industry is what shapes every partnership, investment and introduction we make.As a mission-driven and people centered organization, we believe that the building blocks of healthcare starts with Oxeon – a place that brings together the best people and leaders in the field. This building-blocks mentality is ingrained in our logo and in who we are.
We are inherently people-connectors and company builders, committed to catalyzing a better future for our industry through the relationships we forge.Derived from the Greek word for “relationships,” Oxeon is committed to uniting leaders and ideas to reimagine a healthcare system that every person can trust.
About our Search Firm
Oxeon is healthcare’s most trusted executive search firm. Our relationships are with leading investors, entrepreneurs and executives, who we connect to grow and scale businesses transforming the U.S. healthcare system.Oxeon Search by the numbers: - 1,000+ executives placed in transformative healthcare roles- 100,000+ and growing network of executives across the healthcare continuum- Built 11 and counting early leadership teams for healthcare unicorns - 90+ Net Promoter Score client satisfaction across the entire healthcare delivery system, from Seed, to Private Equity, to Fortune 100
About our Team
Our unique business model and culture attract driven professionals who are endlessly curious and determined to make an impact. We build deeply trusted relationships with each other and our clients. This environment creates an exceptional opportunity for accelerated development — cultivating the next generation of healthcare leaders. We hold ourselves to six core values: Intellectual Curiosity, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Ownership, Resilience, Collaboration and Spirit of Generosity. These values guide our every action — from the way we hire, to how we invest, to how we serve our clients. Perhaps most importantly, we have a lot of fun together.
As part of our team, you might be asked to take over as office DJ, don a costume for Spirit Week, or teach us about your favorite hobby. We encourage laughter and celebration in our everyday work.
About the Role
- Being an Associate at Oxeon is a dynamic and essential role. You'll be the engine of the search process, responsible for identifying and engaging with top-tier healthcare executives and rising leaders. This position goes beyond simple research; it requires you to be a strategic partner to our clients and our internal teams. You'll learn the intricacies of the healthcare market, build a robust professional network, and directly contribute to placing leaders who will shape the future of our clients' businesses. Your success will be defined by your ability to find exceptional talent and your commitment to supporting our collaborative culture.
- During your initial search allocation, you will join a team focused on mid-level hiring for a major federal client. This will give you exposure to the foundations of healthcare by developing a deep understanding of the market and its key players, help you master the skills of identifying and researching top talent, and give you the opportunity to develop relationships with candidates and clients alike.
Role Responsibilities
- Research & Candidate Identification: Proactively researches and looks for market insights relevant to search to inform bucket strategy. Thinks strategically about relevant past work and marries with creative research; maps research in an organized fashion. Thinks creatively about unique clients needs and evolves research strategy in reaction to client feedback and search phase.
- Outreach: Takes a relationship building approach to outreach. Is able to top grade the best candidates, and construct thoughtful and compelling messages to warrant a response from candidates. Does appropriate outreach based on client expectations (volume, experience, timing). Logs all outreach in Recruiterflow.
- Network Building & Candidate Tracking: Takes thorough notes during candidate screening calls. As you make connections with candidates, you keep track and prioritize best relationships and make it a point to check in and keep the relationship warm.
- Screening/Interviewing & Candidate Assessment: Quality interviewing and appropriate volume of candidates necessary to develop conviction on candidate.
- Exceptional Documentation: Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail by translating interview insights into clear, well-written bios, client summaries, and other documentation. All materials should be "client-ready" with minimal need for edits.
- Self Development: Commit time to developing across the following areas: Prioritization, proactive communication, time management/follow through, mentoring/teaching others prep, feedback, decision making & discretion, initiative, professionalism, coaching.
- Ownership and Cultural Leadership: Take a proactive and solution-oriented approach to your work. You will contribute to process and efficiency improvements, provide constructive feedback to peers, and actively embody our core values to foster a positive and supportive team culture.
Requirements for the Role
- We're seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious individual who is ready to dive into the world of executive search. A successful Associate at Oxeon will possess the following key attributes:
- Experience & Healthcare Acumen: You have a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of professional experience in a relevant field such as recruiting, consulting, sales, marketing, or research. Prior experience in healthcare is a plus, but not a requirement if you have a demonstrated interest and a willingness to learn. You are passionate about improving the healthcare system and increasing access to care.
- Communication Skills: You are an exceptional communicator with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely.
- Strategic Researcher: You are a skilled researcher who can go beyond simple searches to map entire talent markets and identify top-tier prospects. Your ability to synthesize complex information will be crucial for informing our hiring strategies and preparing materials for clients.
- Efficient and Proactive: You are responsible for efficiently managing your workload across multiple searches. You proactively organize your time to ensure that all tasks are completed with a high degree of quality, anticipating needs and staying ahead of deadlines.
- Drive & Results: A track record of exceeding expectations and delivering strong results in both academic and professional settings is highly valued.
- Intellectual Curiosity: You have a genuine interest in the healthcare industry and a desire to continuously learn. You are not afraid to ask questions and are driven to understand market dynamics and industry trends.
- Adaptability & Growth Mindset: The ability to learn, teach, and persevere in entrepreneurial and high-pressure situations is crucial. You have a strong desire to be challenged, take on increasing responsibilities, and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. You are eager to learn and ready to contribute to the success of our firm.
- Team Orientation: We are looking for an individual with a positive and upbeat nature who is willing to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
What You Can Expect From Us
- A flexible, hybrid work model. We work together in the NYC office 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) and are flexible on Mondays and Fridays. Additionally, everyone has additional “work from anywhere” days, where they can choose to work remotely for extended periods of time.
- Quality time together. We spend time together at weekly lunches, annual off-sites, and events throughout the year to build culture, laugh, foster learning and development, and deepen relationships with one another.
- Competitive compensation and benefits. We offer competitive compensation, 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family (we are a healthcare company after all!), paid parental leave, 401k, great snacks, and a fun, flexible open-office environment.
- Equity interest. We are relationship- and long-term results-oriented in all we do. We align firm and employee compensation with equity and team performance. Consistent with the shift from fee-for-service to value-based care, this approach eliminates transactions and invests us fully in the success of our clients and portfolio companies. Every Oxeon employee receives equity in Oxeon investments from day one.
- Opportunity to give back. We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why every employee is given volunteer opportunities and a generous annual philanthropic match to support causes important to them.
Salary Expectations
- Base range: $92,500 - $100,000
- Equity: Cash distributions are variable based on tenure and fund performance
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.Oxeon is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in both our internal operations and across our external business and network. We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Applicants are considered for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable laws.Apply for this job
