Senior Director, Medical Education Full Time

This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the end-to-end strategy for medical education and educational grant funding across therapeutic areas. The position ensures that funded initiatives drive meaningful healthcare professional behavior change and measurable clinical outcomes while operating within strict regulatory and compliance frameworks. You will lead a high-performing Grant Strategy function, aligning medical education investments with therapeutic priorities, evidence gaps, and organizational goals. The role blends strategic oversight, operational execution, and analytical rigor to demonstrate the value of education programs. Working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and Analytics teams, you will ensure transparency, consistency, and impact across all funded initiatives. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct influence on scientific education strategy and enterprise-level decision-making.

Accountabilities

• Define and lead the overall medical education and grant strategy, ensuring alignment with therapeutic priorities, educational gaps, and organizational objectives.
• Oversee the Grant Strategy team, establishing operating standards, governance models, and decision-making frameworks for funding allocation.
• Lead the Grant Review Committee (GRC), ensuring timely, consistent, and compliant funding decisions in partnership with Medical Affairs and Legal/Compliance.
• Monitor execution quality of funded educational programs, ensuring consistency, compliance, and meaningful learner engagement.
• Partner with Analytics teams to evaluate program effectiveness, measure behavior change, and develop return-on-education (ROE) insights and dashboards.
• Communicate strategic priorities and outcomes clearly to executive leadership, internal stakeholders, and external alliance partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports, setting objectives, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable regulations, industry codes, and transparency requirements governing medical education funding.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide medical education leadership initiatives and cross-functional strategic planning efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in medical education, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industry leadership roles with increasing responsibility.
• Deep expertise in medical education principles, adult learning theory, and outcomes measurement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks including FDA guidelines, PhRMA Code, OIG, AMA, ACCME, and Sunshine Act requirements.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced, and matrixed environments.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute enterprise-level strategies that deliver measurable business and clinical outcomes.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and external partners.
• High integrity, strong ownership mindset, and consistent track record of accountability and delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with annual salary range of $216,100 – $360,200 USD.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match (401k).
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunities and equity awards.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and additional family support programs.
• Access to wellness initiatives, fitness resources, and employee support programs.
• Professional development opportunities and leadership growth support.
• Flexible benefits package varying by location, designed to support overall well-being.

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