Executive Director, Educational Strategy Development (Pik)

Job Title

Executive Director, Educational Strategy Development (PIK)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Executive Director, Educational Strategy Development (ED) is responsible for business development by identifying and pursuing grant opportunities. They will develop financial support opportunities in the form of grant funding requested from the pharmaceutical/medical device industry by identifying those opportunities through new and existing supporters, responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), prospecting and networking both remotely and face-to-face at conferences and at in-person meetings. The Executive Director, Educational Strategy development provides guidance during the development of needs assessments and manages the grant development process. They also manage the supporter relationship, including providing status updates, outcomes updates, and regular communication. The ED is responsible for meeting, maintaining, and communicating business goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and grows potential grant business through understanding of therapeutics in key areas including and not limited to oncology/hematology; infectious disease; cardiology, etc.; stays abreast of industry trends and conditions including ACCME guidelines; participates in literature reviews and attendance at both CME/CE industry and medical conferences

• Assesses opportunities and understands priorities through analysis of industry intelligence, business acumen, and pipeline

• Collaborates with team (including both internal and external stakeholders) to develop medical education strategies and expertly position and deliver grant proposals

• Maintains systems for regular communication with supporters, effectively communicates and presents to assigned and prospective supporters, and provides status updates to senior management; develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders and supporters

• Attends conferences in specialty area(s) and visits funders on location

• Prioritizes and multitasks grant opportunities in a timely and expeditious manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Higher

• 5+ years of experience in CME/CE with 3+ years sales experience.

• Demonstrated ability to grow existing supporter business, identify potential supporters, close contracts, and work well in fast-paced team environment

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Remote work providing flexible work/life balance

Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)

Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment

Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

And so much more!

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This position is a Salary Grade B

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Business Development

Business Unit

00090 MG Prep

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions. Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community. Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness. Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our culture.