Executive Director, Strategic Delivery & Growth

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(K) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Bonus eligibility where applicable

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Executive Director, Strategic Delivery & Growth to lead growth initiatives in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. The role focuses on strategic delivery, client partnerships, and operational strategy for rare disease and pediatric trial solutions, with remote work flexibility.

The Executive Director collaborates with internal leadership, external clients, and key opinion leaders to translate market opportunities into actionable execution, shaping growth plans and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (APRN, MPH, PhD, MBA).
• 15+ years in Research and Development and clinical research, with 3+ years leading full development programs.
• 5+ years of global leadership experience in a complex, virtual environment.
• Established senior client relationships across pharma, biotech, and therapeutic ecosystems.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of innovative trial solutions for rare diseases and pediatrics.
• Build and strengthen relationships with pharma, biotech, KOLs, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute end-to-end business development strategies, including proposals and presentations.
• Shape therapeutic area growth strategies through strategic account planning and client engagement.
• Provide strategic insight to the leadership team, translating market trends into actionable plans.
• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent within the organization.
• Ensure operational strategies are evidence-based and commercially sound.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred (APRN MPH PhD MBA)

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Executive Director, Strategic Delivery & Growth to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This leader will oversee strategic delivery and growth initiatives that support the expansion of complex clinical development programs. The role combines business development, client partnership, and operational strategy with a strong focus on rare disease and pediatric trial solutions. The Executive Director will collaborate closely with internal leadership, external clients, and key opinion leaders to shape growth plans and translate market opportunities into actionable execution.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $210,000 – $240,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of innovative trial solutions for rare diseases and pediatrics
• Build and strengthen relationships with pharma, biotech, KOLs, and strategic partners
• Develop and execute end-to-end business development strategies, including proposals and presentations
• Shape therapeutic area growth strategies through strategic account planning and client engagement
• Provide strategic insight to the leadership team, translating market trends into actionable plans
• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent within the organization
• Ensure operational strategies are evidence-based and commercially sound

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (APRN, MPH, PhD, MBA)
• 15+ years in Research and Development and clinical research, with 3+ years leading full development programs
• 5+ years of global leadership experience in a complex, virtual environment
• Established senior client relationships across pharma, biotech, and therapeutic ecosystems
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management and budgeting

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability benefits401(K) plan with company match

Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
• Company bonus eligibility where applicable

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.