Learning Strategist (Remote)
Job Description:
Our client is a leading education and training company serving commercial and pre-commercial pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. The organization develops customized training programs that help life sciences professionals bring innovative therapies to market and support HCPs and patients through effective education.
Programs include print and eLearning scientific modules, interactive digital learning, classroom and virtual workshops, and learning needs assessments.
The company is entering a growth phase and is seeking an experienced Senior Learning Strategist to lead client accounts, shape learning strategy, and oversee the development of high-quality training solutions.
Role Summary
The Senior Learning Strategist will drive overall account strategy, lead cross-functional client teams, and oversee curriculum development and instructional design across assigned programs. This role also serves as a brand steward, ensuring that content aligns with the client's strategy, identifying opportunities for innovation, and supporting account growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic account lead, managing client relationships and directing workstreams in partnership with Project Management
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of customized learning solutions
- Provide oversight, coaching, and feedback to Learning Strategists and Learning Designers as needed
- Consult with commercial and medical stakeholders across Training, Marketing, Sales, Medical, Managed Markets, and Regulatory functions
- Provide strategic guidance to content development teams throughout the design and development process
- Review learning materials to ensure alignment with objectives, instructional design principles, and client expectations
- Conduct gap analyses and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, recommending improvements where appropriate
- Provide strategic direction for capabilities presentations, proposals, pitches, RFP responses, and Statements of Work
- Partner with Project Management on budgets, SOWs, and overall account financial health
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and grow business within assigned accounts
- Manage annual account revenue generally ranging from $1.7M to $2.5M
Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of experience leading education and/or training accounts, teams, or projects within a training agency or life sciences environment
- Experience developing healthcare training programs across areas such as clinical/scientific content, therapeutic education, patient support, and leadership development
- Strong instructional design expertise with experience applying multiple learning modalities, including digital and technology-enabled solutions
- Deep understanding of the commercial healthcare environment
- Strong account management experience, including client relationship management, budgeting, SOW development, and financial oversight
- Experience leading solution-focused client conversations and developing innovative learning strategies
- Understanding of the Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review process for sales training materials
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Captivate is desirable
- Consulting or agency/vendor experience is a plus
- Ability to travel for client meetings and events as needed
Compensation & Benefits
The company offers a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus
- Healthcare and dental benefits
- Company-sponsored 401(k)
- Progressive vacation policy