We help schools of medicine, nursing, and health sciences recruit visionary leaders who advance academic excellence, foster innovation, and prepare students for tomorrow’s healthcare challenges.
Leading schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health sciences require more than academic oversight; it involves bold vision, interprofessional collaboration, and the ability to navigate complex relationships with clinical partners, communities, and accrediting bodies. Whether it’s a dean of a medical school, a director of a public health program, or a provost overseeing multiple disciplines, these leaders must balance academic excellence with real-world impact. At WittKieffer, we understand the unique demands of these roles and the opportunities they present to shape the future of healthcare. Our consultants bring deep experience in academic medicine, higher education, and healthcare, helping institutions recruit deans, department chairs, and senior academic leaders who reflect their mission and values. We tailor our work to each institution based on its unique leadership needs and align with institutional goals to help drive success for its faculty, trainees, and patients.
WittKieffer offers premier executive search, interim and on-demand leadership, and advisory solutions for organizations in Academic Medicine and health sciences. With over 55 years of experience, we are leaders in identifying, placing, and advising permanent, interim, and on-demand leaders.