Executive Leadership Recruitment for Healthcare Group
HR & Recruitment

Executive Leadership Recruitment for Healthcare Group

"Sourced and successfully placed the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Medical Director for a regional hospital network."

Division HR & Recruitment
Industry / Sector Healthcare & Life Sciences
Client St. Jude Medical Group
Duration 3 Months
Engagement Year 2024

1. The Challenge

The hospital network suffered from high operational friction, declining patient satisfaction, and a leadership void that lasted 12 months after the previous COO retired.

2. Strategic Approach & Methodologies

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Phase 1: Role Profiling

Aligned with the hospital board to profile target leadership styles and experience requirements.

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Phase 2: Market Headhunting

Approached 45 passive candidates across West Africa and Europe.

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Phase 3: Panel Evaluations

Conducted multi-stage behavioral, financial, and clinical operations interviews.

3. Deployed Solutions

Successfully headhunted and placed a dual-qualified medical administrator with 18 years of hospital network restructuring experience.

"The candidates provided by Philfred were excellent. Our new COO has stabilized our hospital network operations."
— Executive Representative, St. Jude Medical Group

Measurable Results

90 Days Time to Place Candidate
100% First-Year Retention Rate
24% increase within 6 months Hospital Patient Satisfaction

Advisory Team

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Sarah Jenkins

Head of HR & Talent Acquisition

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Philip Fredrick

Managing Partner & Chief Strategist

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