About Us
Founder-led search built for commercial hiring in fast-moving healthcare markets.
Our Approach
What we focus on
We don’t start with resumes. We align on the problem the role exists to solve and what early success looks like.
Clear expectations up front. Around scope, ownership, and compensation to protect momentum.
Intentional pipelines. Two to three qualified candidates at a time, with context on fit.
Hands-on process guidance. We help shape the interview process and stay involved through decisions.
Decision support. We help leaders navigate tradeoffs and hire with confidence.
Built for long-term outcomes. Selective partnerships focused on getting it right the first time.
Where this matters
We’re most helpful when precision matters more than speed alone, and when early alignment makes or breaks the outcome.
This approach is most effective in situations where the cost of getting it wrong is high:
High-visibility commercial roles
Searches that have stalled or changed shape
Teams under pressure to execute
Market expansions with tight timelines
Leaders who prioritize quality over quantity
When the right process is in place, hiring moves faster, decisions feel easier, and outcomes tend to stick.
If this is how you think about hiring, let’s connect.
Our Founder
Kate Bahnmuller founded Monumental Search after more than 15 years in healthcare recruiting, including nearly a decade focused on commercial roles across diagnostics, genomics, and healthcare technology.
Her experience spans Fortune 500 healthcare organizations and high-growth startups, shaping a practical, grounded approach to hiring across different stages of scale.
Based in Washington, DC, Kate remains closely involved throughout the decisions that matter most.