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

University of Cincinnati names College of Nursing dean

Alicia Ribar, PhD, will serve as the 19th dean of the nursing college.

Alicia Ribar, PhD, has been selected to serve as dean of the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Nursing, effective July 1, pending approval of the UC Board of Trustees. She currently serves as professor and executive associate dean for academics and accreditation at the University of South Carolina (USC).

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