Director, Educational Development

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Educational Development to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will drive the growth and execution of educational programming across therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on independent medical education. You will partner with stakeholders, faculty, and internal teams to translate clinical learning needs into effective proposals, budgets, and learner experiences. The position blends strategy, relationship management, forecasting, and educational design to support meaningful outcomes in healthcare.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $135,000 – $155,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a growth strategy for therapeutic areas based on clinical needs and educational gaps.
• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders, supporters, societies, and faculty while maintaining educational independence.
• Lead development of funding proposals and maintain performance forecasts for educational projects.
• Translate clinical learning needs into detailed educational concepts and plans.
• Identify and leverage technology to enhance educational outcomes and learner experiences.
• Design in-person activities that foster active learning and demonstrate educational value.
• Collaborate with internal teams early to align on educational needs and strategies.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in CME/medical education with a focus on securing independent medical education grant support.
• Proven track record of developing opportunities across therapeutic areas and building partnerships.
• Expertise in translating clinical needs into coherent proposals with practical budgets.
• Strong writing, presentation, relationship-building, and forecasting skills.
• Ability to navigate cross-functional collaboration while defining requirements and incorporating expert feedback.
• Sound commercial judgment regarding fees and project scopes while maintaining educational integrity.
• Understanding of independent accredited education requirements and compliance processes.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in healthcare.
• Work within a collaborative team environment focused on innovative educational solutions.
• Engagement with a network of healthcare professionals and educators.
• Flexibility that may include travel opportunities as required for the role.

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.