Specializing in senior-level executive search for the healthcare industry, with significant experience and a unique perspective on building world-class leadership teams.
Baldwin Search Group (BSG) is an executive search firm founded by Susan Baldwin, an experienced consultant in the healthcare services sector. Susan's expertise focuses primarily on consulting with payers, pharmacy services, and value-based healthcare companies at the Vice President to the C-Suite level.
Based in Chicago, BSG facilitates placements across the U.S. and strives to represent diversity and inclusion in all our searches.
About BSG
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Over 16 years in Executive Search. Susan started BSG after working for one of the world’s largest global search firms as a consultant in their Healthcare and Life Sciences practice, followed by partnership positions with two global boutique firms growing their Healthcare Services practices.
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Corporate Experience Informs BSG’s Search Work. Before expanding into search, Susan worked for three of the nation’s largest and most distinguished healthcare companies for over two decades, taking on positions of increasing responsibility. She also launched and led the National Accounts program for the nation’s first and largest HMO.
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Healthcare Services Focus. BSG focuses exclusively on the healthcare services sector, with exceptional knowledge of the specific sectors it serves, primarily Payer, Pharmacy Services, and Value-based care organizations. Achievements include placements at the CEO and President, Senior Vice President, and Vice President level in Operations, Finance, Client Services, Sales Leadership, Business Development, Marketing, Digital, Government Programs, Value-based care, Managed Care, Behavior Health, and National Accounts.
Susan Baldwin, President: A search career informed by 25+ years in the healthcare industry
Before expanding into executive search with Spencer Stuart, Susan Baldwin held positions with several of the nation’s most renowned healthcare companies, including American Hospital Supply/ Allegiance/ Cardinal Health, Baxter International, Caremark (CVS Health), Kaiser Permanente, and Medco Health Solutions (Express Scripts; owned by Cigna Healthcare). At those companies, she held progressively senior roles in client management, sales management, business development, marketing, national accounts, and general management.
During her 18 years in executive search she has conducted over 400 executive-level searches in the healthcare services and life sciences space. Outside of her executive search work, she spends countless hours with executives at all stages of their careers, consulting them on their personal career growth.
Our Clients include:
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Payers
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Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)
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Specialty pharmacy
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Pharmacy distribution
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Retail pharmacy
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Health system pharmacy
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Private equity firms with a healthcare portfolio
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Government programs (Medicare and Medicaid)
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Health systems and integrated delivery systems
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Revenue cycle management
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Alternate site healthcare companies (e.g., physical therapy, surgery centers, emergency centers)
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Behavioral health
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Healthcare consulting
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Healthcare technology
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Pharma and Biotech (seeking healthcare services talent, e.g., managed markets)
A full list of satisfied clients can be provided upon request.
Courtney Maresh, Executive Recruiter: Deep experience in payer and provider sales, client management, and recruiting.
Courtney brings extensive experience in client services and business development in healthcare services. She began her career in sales and account management with UnitedHealth Care (UHC), where for 10 years she worked closely with executive leaders in small and mid-size self-insured companies, as well as with the broker and consultant community. For two years, Courtney worked at Advocate Aurora Health, a leading health system in Illinois and Wisconsin, to grow its emerging partnership with UHG, and other healthcare services companies. There, she worked closely with providers, clinicians, and executive teams across their vast network.
The BSG Difference
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Minimal Off-Limits: Fewer restrictions on approaching candidates, ensuring broader access to top talent.
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Sector Expertise: Unmatched expertise in our sectors, informed by decades of corporate and search experience.
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Efficient Searches: Averaging 90 days to completion, quicker than most due to our in-depth market knowledge and proactive approach.
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Top Candidate Access: Recognized and respected in the healthcare industry, ensuring engagement and referrals from the best candidates.
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Strategic Insights: Decades of experience offer valuable market insights, competitive analysis, and trend awareness to our clients.
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Flexible Agreements: Customizable search agreements to fit client needs, with straightforward fee arrangements and no hidden costs.
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Comprehensive Process: Proprietary tools and a thorough approach to candidate evaluation, including detailed strategy discussions and reference checks.
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Senior-Level Attention: Searches led by experienced consultants, with each search tailored to the client's specific requirements.
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Client Satisfaction: High repeat business and referrals, with a one-year replacement guarantee and optional onboarding support.