Executive Director, Strategic Client Engagement (Remote from Washington)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Executive Director, Strategic Client Engagement in the Washington. The Executive Director, Strategic Client Engagement will lead high-impact initiatives to drive revenue growth, strengthen client relationships, and expand market presence. This role focuses on building and maintaining senior-level partnerships, guiding strategic proposals, and aligning services with client objectives. The position requires a balance of commercial insight, scientific understanding, and leadership skills to deliver innovative solutions and facilitate cross-functional collaboration. The Executive Director will actively contribute to business development, proposal development, and thought leadership while representing the organization in industry forums. This remote role offers the opportunity to shape strategic client engagement across a dynamic and growing environment. Accountabilities • Develop and deepen senior-level client relationships while identifying new business opportunities. • Collaborate with business development and leadership teams to align services with client goals and drive commercial success. • Lead and contribute to proposals, RFIs, RFPs, budgets, and presentations, ensuring innovative and methodologically sound solutions. • Represent the organization at scientific and industry meetings, building credibility and thought leadership. • Guide strategic input for project execution, ensuring operational and scientific excellence. • Foster cross-functional collaboration internally and maintain strong external industry relationships. • Provide leadership and mentorship aligned with organizational mission, vision, and values. Requirements • 20+ years of experience in pharmaceutical services or a related industry. • Proven ability to build, maintain, and grow senior-level client relationships. • Expertise in consultative selling, strategic account planning, and proposal development. • Strong leadership, written, and verbal communication skills, with executive-level presentation capability. • Ability to collaborate effectively with marketing, sales, and operations teams. • Deep industry knowledge and understanding of commercial growth strategies. Benefits • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. • Career growth and promotion opportunities. • 401(k) retirement plan with company match. • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support. • Flexible work environment with discretionary paid time off and paid holidays. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. • HSA/FSA accounts and telemedicine access. • Wellness programs and employee assistance programs. • Adoption assistance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. • Employee discount programs and other well-being benefits. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply tot his job