Stryker Corporation is looking for an Executive Talent Research Partner to join our Executive Search team. In this remote role, you will combine deep research with strategic sourcing to build intelligence on external talent markets and engage directly with senior executive prospects. You will drive pipelining initiatives for Stryker’s most critical leadership roles and, in designated cases, lead full-life-cycle executive searches.
What You'll Do
- Lead deep-dive research on companies, industries, geographies, and functional leadership talent pools.
- Deduce talent insights from labor market data, org structure mapping, and competitor analysis to inform executive search and workforce planning.
- Build and maintain talent slides and competitive benchmarking reports.
- Identify, approach, and cultivate relationships with executive-level candidates across multiple markets and disciplines.
- Partner on critical searches, projects, and reorganizations.
- Represent Stryker with professionalism and credibility while engaging with external senior leaders.
- Build long-term relationships with passive executive talent for future opportunities and succession planning.
- Design and execute proactive pipelining projects for critical and emerging leadership talent pools.
- Partner with Talent Intelligence and Executive Talent Acquisition to connect insights with future business needs.
- Deliver targeted pipelines that mitigate succession risk and support Stryker’s growth ambitions.
- In designated cases, manage the full life cycle of executive searches—from role scoping and research strategy to candidate presentation, interviews, and offer process.
- Provide consultative partnership to senior executives and HR leaders on talent availability, market perception, and recruiting strategy.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of work experience
- 2+ years of primary and secondary talent research (i.e., sourcing, org mapping, executive search)
- Proven ability to present to, engage, and influence executive-level leaders
Nice to Have
- Strong research capabilities—skilled in competitor mapping, organizational analysis, and labor market insights
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to lead complex, high-visibility projects independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling insights and present to senior stakeholders
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
