Associate Director, Leadership Development and Skills Enablement

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Director, Leadership Development and Skills Enablement to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will shape leadership development and skills enablement strategy across the organization, with a focus on building capabilities that support strong business performance. The Associate Director will partner with leaders across functions to assess readiness, address skill gaps, and deliver practical learning solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness. This position will also help translate enterprise priorities into scalable programs that improve organizational capability and support executive decision-making. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $156,000 – $234,000 annually Responsibilities Own and implement the global learning strategy for leadership development aligned with enterprise priorities Lead the creation of customer-centric skills models for various roles to enhance organizational performance Advise leaders on skill gaps and readiness for leadership development initiatives Design and scale programs to strengthen core leadership abilities such as coaching and decision-making Drive leadership excellence through integrated learning and capability-building strategies Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to develop practical learning solutions based on global models Present insights and assessments to executive teams regarding organizational readiness Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, organizational psychology, or a related field required 10+ years in Learning & Development, HR, or relevant leadership roles, ideally in specialty pharmaceuticals or biotech 2+ years designing and delivering training solutions using adult learning principles Proven experience developing skills models and driving cross-functional collaboration Expertise in commercial and medical data concepts Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance options 401(k) retirement savings plan availability Flexible paid vacation offerings Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation based on performance Discretionary equity grants with participation in long-term incentive plans 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.