Vice President, Client Relationship Lead

The Directions Group

$120K — $180K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in a commercial, client-facing role in healthcare insights or consulting with a focus on revenue generation.
  • Proven track record of converting a strong network into new business opportunities.
  • Fluency in core research methods and emerging AI-enabled approaches relevant to consulting solutions.
  • Strong commercial and consultative skills for leading senior-level conversations and identifying business needs.
  • Deep existing network with decision-makers in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and consumer health sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively activate opportunities within your network to acquire new clients.
  • Develop and execute strategic account growth plans from lead generation to closed deals.
  • Lead discussions about capabilities and co-design solutions with healthcare practice leaders.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of client engagement from lead generation to long-term growth and retention.
  • Act as a senior strategic partner for new clients, ensuring deep relationships and successful project outcomes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with options for remote work within the US.
  • Opportunity to leverage existing networks for significant business growth.
  • Engagement in a role focused on shaping new business rather than execution only.
Full Job Description
Client Service - Vice President, Client Relationship Lead

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid) or Remote (US)

The primary focus of this Client Relationship Lead role is to generate new business through your existing network and expand our Healthcare practice client base and revenue. This is a growth-driving role, not an execution-only position.

Candidates must bring a strong, active network of decision-makers at healthcare manufacturers (pharma, biotech, medical device, consumer health) and a demonstrated ability to convert these relationships into new revenue.

In this role, you will
  • Proactively identify and activate opportunities within your network to open new logos for The Directions Group.
  • Develop and execute account growth plans that move contacts from conversation to qualified opportunity to closed business.
  • Lead capabilities discussions and solution design in partnership with Directions' Healthcare Practice Lead.
  • Own the full commercial lifecycle: lead generation  opportunity development  proposal creation  close  project/engagement leadership  long-term account growth.
  • Serve as the senior strategic partner for the clients you originate, accountable for relationship depth, successful engagements, revenue growth, and retention.

Success will be defined by your ability to bring in new business and build a sustainable portfolio of accounts you originate and grow.

You will thrive in this role if you have
  • A passion for originating and closing new business from prospects with whom you have consultative relationships and professional equity.
  • A strong, relevant network within healthcare (pharma, biotech, medical device, eye care) that you can actively leverage to generate opportunities.
  • The ability to consistently meet or exceed revenue targets through your own business development activity.
  • Strong commercial and consultative skills: leading senior conversations, uncovering business needs, and shaping winning intelligence solutions.
  • Proven strength from brief through delivery in solution design, proposal development, pricing, and leading engagements.
  • Fluency in core research methods and emerging AI-enabled approaches, and the judgment to apply them effectively in client contexts.
  • 10+ years of experience in a commercial, client-facing role within healthcare insights, consulting, or related fields, with clear accountability for revenue generation and management.


When this role is not a fit

This is not a fitif your interest is primarily delivery against accounts that others have won. We're looking for a commercial leader who is energized by opening doors, shaping opportunities, and owning the growth of the business they bring in.

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