VP, Account Director (Learning & Development

About the Role

Avalere Health seeks a Vice President, Account Director to own strategic client partnerships within the Learning & Development practice. You will translate complex organizational needs into ambitious growth plans for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients. This role requires a bold innovator who energizes healthcare teams and shapes impactful learning journeys. You will blend sharp strategy with disciplined execution, guiding life sciences education with confidence and creativity. Your work will directly support the mission of reaching every patient possible by ensuring that the people who educate and enable patients are equipped with the most relevant capabilities. This position demands intellectual rigor and a consultative mindset as you uncover latent challenges and co-create solutions with senior stakeholders. You will serve as a trusted advisor, aligning learning outcomes with commercial imperatives and regulatory realities. If you are energized by innovation, love building long-term client relationships, and want to shape how life sciences companies train and engage their people, this is the next step in your career.

Location and Compensation

The role is based in New York, New York. It is a permanent, full-time position with an annual compensation range of $160,000 to $200,000 USD.

What you'll do

Design intake frameworks that capture strategic learning goals and align cross-functional stakeholders from commercial, medical, and compliance backgrounds.

Build tailored curriculum architectures that map capability gaps to specific roles and performance objectives for life sciences teams.

Review impact metrics and client feedback to iteratively refine learning solutions and demonstrate clear value to executive sponsors.

Ship innovative programs that meet regulatory compliance standards while actively supporting commercial objectives and market differentiation.

Partner with analytics experts to translate data insights into actionable learning improvements and evidence-based program adjustments.

Champion accessibility standards so that learning content reaches diverse audiences in inclusive formats that accommodate varied learning needs.

Test emerging formats and delivery methods, such as microlearning and immersive experiences, to enhance engagement across global healthcare teams.

Guide product roadmaps for learning platforms by collaborating with internal product managers and external technology partners to shape future capabilities.

Conduct stakeholder interviews to uncover latent needs and translate them into structured learning journeys with measurable outcomes.

Balance strategic vision with operational discipline, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client budgets.

Champion a culture of continuous learning within the Avalere Health practice by sharing best practices and success stories across client teams.

Act as the primary client contact for learning initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment between Avalere Health and partner organizations.

Leverage subject matter expertise in life sciences to anticipate industry trends and integrate emerging science into relevant learning interventions.

Own the end-to-end client experience, from initial discovery through solution deployment and ongoing value realization for learning audiences.

Drive thought leadership by contributing to internal publications, playbooks, and frameworks that elevate the practice's reputation in the market.

Requirements

You hold a minimum of three years of consulting or client services experience within healthcare or life sciences environments.

You bring five years or more of experience managing complex projects and navigating intricate stakeholder landscapes with professionalism.

You demonstrate mastery over instructional design principles as they apply to commercial learning initiatives that drive behavior change.

You communicate effectively with executives and practitioners across both virtual and in-person settings, adapting your style to diverse audiences.

You navigate ambiguity and drive decisions while maintaining clarity and composure under demanding timelines and shifting priorities.

You comply with data protection regulations and apply best practices for the secure handling of confidential client and patient information.

You exhibit strong judgment in balancing creative ideas with practical constraints, ensuring solutions are both innovative and executable.

You own your commitments and follow through on deliverables, establishing trust through reliability, transparency, and consistent follow-up with stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience working with Avalere Health clients or within life sciences learning ecosystems is a plus that may enhance your contributions.

Practical notes

This role is based in New York, New York, and requires in-person presence as defined by the team's collaboration policy.

Please review the official apply page for precise hours, travel expectations, visa sponsorship details, and application deadlines.

Skills and Tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Articulate 360, LMS platforms, and standard collaboration tools is required to perform essential job functions.