The Academic Health Sciences and Healthcare practice serves academic medical and health science centers and hospitals/health systems in identifying and recruiting top talent for their organizations.

“Parker Executive provided an unparalleled level of professional service during two complex searches. For the leadership and most especially for the search committees, the entire process could not possibly gone smoother. I plan to use their services again for future searches.”

- Max Michael, MD, Dean, School of Public Health, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

We use a process-driven approach to aggressively recruit leaders who will build upon the excellent reputation and tradition of the clients we serve. To ensure a seamless process, we bring our experience and expertise in partnering effectively with clients and search committees to accomplish complex searches.

  • We utilize our deep knowledge of the industry and understanding of the specific needs and goals of each client to identify and recruit the best and brightest leaders.
  • Our team uses a proven process and a search specific timeline that meets our client’s objectives.
  • We provide expert guidance throughout each search and facilitate a well-executed and thorough search process.
  • Using a tailored search strategy and in-depth knowledge of the market, we recruit a diverse pool of top qualified candidates for our client’s consideration.
  • We are an objective partner and advocate with an increased focus on transparency and proactive communication.
  • Our extensive experience in conducting academic health science searches has allowed us to gain an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing this community.
  • Our dedicated team provides expert consulting and search services with a commitment to exceeding expectations.

Academic health sciences executive search firm

Functional Areas in Academic Health Sciences & Healthcare:

  • Chancellors/Presidents
  • Vice Chancellors/Vice Presidents
  • Deans
    • Dentistry
    • Health Professions
    • Health Sciences
    • Medicine
    • Nursing
    • Pharmacy
    • Public Health
  • Chairs/Directors

Dr. Liz Sturgeon named new director of WKU School of Nursing and Allied Health

Dr. Liz Sturgeon has been named the new director of the WKU School of Nursing and Allied Health (SONAH) in the WKU College of Health and Human Services.

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