Remote Senior Director, Strategic Planning (Pharma)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 182,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonuses and incentives

Professional development

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, Strategic Planning (Pharmaceutical Distribution) to guide enterprise strategic planning for a large-scale pharmaceutical distribution business. This leader will partner with executive leadership to connect long-range strategy to operating plans and performance outcomes in a remote setting.

You will lead a team of strategy professionals, support governance and executive reviews, and drive cross-functional alignment across the organization.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of professional experience, including 6+ years in leadership.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale strategic planning initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills tailored for executive audiences.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships in a matrixed organization.
• Understanding of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and long-range strategic planning processes for the pharmaceutical distribution business.
• Partner with senior leaders to clarify strategic choices and align priorities.
• Integrate plans across multiple portfolios and elevate issues for executive alignment.
• Establish frameworks to improve the quality and speed of strategic decision-making.
• Support executive strategy reviews and prepare concise decision-making materials.
• Design planning cadences that connect strategy with execution and performance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of strategy professionals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership experience

Pharma industry knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, healthcare, or related field

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Director, Strategic Planning (Pharmaceutical Distribution) to guide enterprise strategic planning for a large-scale pharmaceutical distribution business. This leader will partner with executive leadership to connect long-range strategy to operating plans and performance outcomes in a remote setting.

You will lead a team of strategy professionals, support governance and executive reviews, and drive cross-functional alignment across the organization.