Why does MES consistently outperform our competitors?
When Healthcare Executive Talent Is the Bottleneck, You Can’t Afford a Generic Search Firm
You’re not hiring for just any role. You’re hiring for a mission-critical leadership seat in one of the most complex, regulated, and rapidly evolving sectors in the U.S. economy.
Whether you're a national payer, regional health plan, or provider organization navigating risk, value-based contracts, or a system transformation, the wrong hire slows momentum and burns political capital.
You need a search partner who speaks healthcare fluently, understands the nuances of your world, and delivers talent aligned with your mission - not just your job description.
We Specialize in Solving Your Leadership Pain Points
McGovern Executive Search works exclusively in healthcare. That means every candidate, every assessment, and every conversation is grounded in the realities of your industry - not recycled from another vertical.
- Struggling to find someone who understands Medicare Advantage risk adjustment and can lead a complex team?
- Need a leader who can execute strategy without losing the trust of clinicians?
- Tired of firms that pitch résumés instead of delivering real cultural fit?
We solve for that - faster and more precisely than firms juggling twenty industries and searches at once.
You’ll Never Get Handed Off to a Junior Associate
Every search is personally led by Steve McGovern, a 20+ year healthcare search veteran with over 150 VP through C-suite placements.
You won’t be passed down the org chart. You won’t be managed by junior staff or offshore researchers. You’ll work directly with someone who’s immersed in the healthcare space and accountable for results - not just process.
The Right Candidate. Not Just A Candidate.
We don’t flood your inbox. We don’t chase active job seekers.
We go after proven, passive talent you won’t find searching career sites. We find leaders who take our call because they trust our track record and reputation.
By limiting concurrent searches, we prioritize quality and speed - and deliver candidates aligned with your culture, goals, and strategic direction.
Mission Alignment Matters
You’re not just trying to hit KPIs - you’re trying to move the needle on clinical outcomes, member/patient experience, and escalating costs.
We get that. And we help you find leaders who do too.
In 2025, Focus Wins
Big firms offer scale. We offer results.
If you're serious about finding transformational leaders in a complex healthcare environment, we should talk.
Let’s get it right — the first time.
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