Core sector
Healthworld®, Life Sciences & Healthcare
Health systems, biotech, pharma and medical technology across the United States. Healthworld is ISG's dedicated global healthcare division, staffed by partners who came out of the industry itself.
The market
Why this sector, and why now.
- Industry operators
- Every client partner in Healthworld has spent a career inside the health sector.
- 50+ countries
- ISG-Healthworld® works across the full ISG network — one search standard worldwide.
- 24
- Specialized healthcare sub-sectors mapped inside ISG-Healthworld®.
Roles we place
Leadership mandates, not vacancies.
| Role | Typical first-year compensation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Medical Officer | $420,000 to $680,000 + equity | Biotech, pharma |
| Hospital / Health System CEO | $400,000 to $570,000 | Providers |
| Chief Commercial Officer | $350,000 to $550,000 | Commercial-stage |
| VP Research & Development | $250,000 to $500,000 | Pharma, biotech, medtech |
| VP Regulatory Affairs / Quality | $250,000 to $380,000 | All segments |
Our view
Industry specialization, not industry coverage.
Every client partner in Healthworld has spent a career inside the health sector. We understand what you actually need from a candidate, whether pre-commercial (R&D, technical operations, regulatory affairs, quality) or commercial (marketing, sales, business development, market access). Bundling that depth is unusual in the Americas HR-consultancy landscape.
Hiring in Healthworld®?
Tell us the role and the timeline. Fifteen minutes is usually enough for us both to know whether we can help.