Director, Intelligence Planning & Execution

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation and personal days

Performance-based cash incentives and

Job summary

The Ladders invites applications for a Director, Intelligence Planning & Execution to guide strategic planning and execution across a complex, matrixed organization in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech. Remote location with substantial interaction with senior leadership and partner organizations.

You will lead integrated portfolio governance, align priorities and investments, and drive roadmap integration for disciplined execution across capabilities, enabling informed decision-making at the top levels.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in relevant disciplines.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and governance initiatives.
• Strong track record in supporting senior leaders and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Experience managing strategic portfolios and performance management frameworks.
• Background in leading transformation and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Familiarity with matrixed organizations and global operating models.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and organizational performance management for the organization
• Own integrated portfolio management and productivity governance across capability areas
• Ensure alignment of priorities, investments, and strategic initiatives within a coordinated operating model
• Act as the primary interface for portfolio planning and governance with senior leadership and partner organizations
• Drive cross-capability coordination and roadmap integration for effective execution of strategic imperatives
• Manage performance reporting and governance processes to support decision-making
• Facilitate organizational performance measurement and execution management across the organization

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio governance

Cross-functional leadership

Performance management

Matrixed organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Intelligence Planning & Execution to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This leader will guide strategic planning and execution across a complex, matrixed organization, with a focus on portfolio governance, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. The role will help align priorities, investments, and cross-functional initiatives so senior leadership can make informed decisions and drive disciplined execution. This position will also serve as a key connector across capability areas to strengthen coordination, roadmap integration, and operating model effectiveness.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $185,500 – $344,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and organizational performance management for the organization
• Own integrated portfolio management and productivity governance across capability areas
• Ensure alignment of priorities, investments, and strategic initiatives within a coordinated operating model
• Act as the primary interface for portfolio planning and governance with senior leadership and partner organizations
• Drive cross-capability coordination and roadmap integration for effective execution of strategic imperatives
• Manage performance reporting and governance processes to support decision-making
• Facilitate organizational performance measurement and execution management across the organization

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in relevant disciplines
• Proven experience in strategic planning and governance initiatives
• Strong track record in supporting senior leaders and driving cross-functional alignment
• Experience managing strategic portfolios and performance management frameworks
• Background in leading transformation and organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Familiarity with matrixed organizations and global operating models

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation and personal days
• Eligibility for performance-based cash incentives and annual equity awards

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.