Lead Director, Strategic Planning, Proposals

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and/ or

Vision coverage

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Lead Director, Strategic Planning, Proposals to join a leader in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech. This remote role shapes governance, annual and multi-year planning, and executive communications, translating strategy into clear roadmaps and milestones.

You will partner with senior leaders to align priorities, guide decision forums, and mentor junior team members, strengthening cross-functional execution in a regulated healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a regulated healthcare environment.
• 3+ years in Strategic Planning or PMO roles.
• Strong analytical skills for synthesizing complex information.
• Experience collaborating with senior executives.
• Proven ability to create executive-level presentations.
• Familiarity with governance processes in a large healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a governance model with defined roles and accountabilities.
• Establish and facilitate governance forums with clear charters and outcomes.
• Prepare strategic business reviews and facilitate decision-making discussions.
• Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning cycles.
• Articulate strategic intent and growth opportunities with business leaders.
• Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps and milestones.
• Mentor junior colleagues and provide guidance.

Skills

Regulated healthcare experience

Strategic planning or PMO

Analytical skills

Executive collaboration

Executive presentations

Governance processes in healthcare

Job description

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

This role will help shape strategic planning and proposal-related governance for a complex healthcare organization operating in a highly regulated environment. The Lead Director will partner with senior business leaders to align priorities, structure decision-making forums, and translate strategy into clear roadmaps, milestones, and executive-ready communications. This position also plays a key role in driving annual and multi-year planning cycles while mentoring junior team members and strengthening cross-functional execution.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $100,000 – $231,540 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a governance model that defines roles and accountabilities


• Establish and facilitate governance forums with clear charters and outcomes


• Prepare strategic business reviews and facilitate decision-making discussions


• Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning cycles


• Articulate strategic intent and growth opportunities with business leaders


• Translate high-level strategy into actionable roadmaps and milestones


• Guide junior colleagues through mentoring and consultation

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a regulated healthcare environment


• 3+ years in Strategic Business Planning or PMO roles


• Strong analytical skills for synthesizing complex information


• Experience collaborating with senior executives


• Proven ability to create executive-level presentations


• Familiarity with governance processes in a large healthcare organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Paid time off


• Retirement savings options


• Wellness programs


• Resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being

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.