Senior Director, Thought Leadership

Opportunity at a Glance
Adtalem Global Education is a leading workforce solutions provider empowering students and professionals to achieve their goals and advance healthcare outcomes. The Head of Thought Leadership will serve as the architect and driving force behind Adtalems research-based influence strategy with a focus on addressing the nations healthcare workforce shortage. This senior leader will design and oversee rigorous data-driven initiatives that position Adtalem as a trusted authority in healthcare workforce development. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with deep research expertise and can translate complex analyses into compelling narratives that shape conversations among policymakers investors media and industry leaders. This role sits at the intersection of strategy research and communication requiring intellectual curiosity and an instinct for storytelling that advances Adtalems brand and mission.

Responsibilities include:

Research Strategy & Design

• Develop and execute multi-year research strategies aligned with Adtalems healthcare education priorities and brand positioning.

• Lead studies that evaluate the impact of Adtalems initiatives such as the Aspiring Nurse Program Practice Ready Specialty Focused curriculum and AI-enabled credentialing on healthcare workforce readiness.

• Identify and manage partnerships with research firms data providers and analytics partners to ensure methodological rigor and credibility.

Insight Generation & Publication

• Produce high-impact research reports white papers and data-driven analyses that highlight Adtalems role in solving the healthcare workforce crisis.
• Translate complex datasets into accessible engaging content such as op-eds policy briefs and executive summaries.

• Ensure all outputs reinforce Adtalems authority through empirical evidence statistical robustness and trend forecasting.

Strategic Content Development

• Partner with communications marketing and executive teams to develop thought leadership campaigns that showcase Adtalems impact on healthcare education and workforce development.

• Create signature reports aligned with national healthcare priorities and market shifts including physician and nursing shortages rural healthcare access and technology-enabled learning.

• Identify opportunities for proactive engagement in industry and policy dialogues based on gaps in existing research or unmet audience needs.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with internal leaders across Chamberlain University Walden University AUC and RUSM to surface insights from Adtalems student and alumni network.

• Engage external stakeholders including Google Cloud American Nurses Foundation and policy think tanks to co-author research and amplify Adtalems influence.

• Manage cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality research production and publication.

Measurement & Impact

• Define and track KPIs for thought leadership initiatives including media coverage citation tracking stakeholder engagement and policy influence.

• Evaluate the ROI of research investments and provide insights to inform future strategy and partnerships.

• Oversee research program budgets including costs for data acquisition analysis and report production.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications :

• A masters Degree in Public Policy Economics Business Communications or Data Analytics is required.
• 10 years years of experience in research strategy or thought leadership roles within healthcare education consulting or policy organizations is required.
• Proven ability to lead complex research initiatives from concept through publication.
• Strong background in quantitative and qualitative research methods with familiarity in data visualization and analytics tools.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills and the ability to synthesize complex findings into clear persuasive narratives.
• Experience working with senior executives and subject matter experts to shape strategic content.
• Deep understanding of healthcare workforce trends public policy and media dynamics.
• Demonstrated success in driving measurable influence through thought leadership.
• Skilled in managing budgets timelines and external vendors.
• Highly collaborative and intellectually curious with a commitment to analytical excellence and brand integrity.

Additional Information :

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $200000 and $275000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health dental vision life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalems Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
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Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time