Academic Health Sciences Program Strategist; Licensed Architect

Overview

We are seeking an experienced strategist with deep expertise in academic health sciences to join our planning and architecture-focused team. This role supports mission-driven clients within higher education and health sciences, offering the opportunity to shape learning environments, guide data-driven planning efforts, and provide subject matter leadership across complex education and research projects.

• Develop, manage, and facilitate measurable data collection and space metrics—from high-level planning assumptions to detailed academic health science programming.
• Provide thought leadership, develop project content, and define the narrative “story” for reports, presentations, and final deliverables.
• Lead or co-lead client presentations, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the planning and design process.
• Oversee quality control for reports, information graphics, metrics, and other project deliverables to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for clients, building strong internal and external relationships.
• Manage project process and schedule, including coordination of internal teams and subconsultants.
• Support project finances, including updates, billing, and oversight of budget progress.
• Mentor and support emerging team members, contributing to a collaborative knowledge-driven practice.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop pursuit narratives, interview strategies, and proposal content.

• Professional degree in Architecture preferred; advanced experience in health sciences education or practice (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, allied health, or public health) may also be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in academic health science education programming and planning.
• Expertise in health education labs, learning environments, and emerging trends in health sciences pedagogy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data and planning principles into clear, compelling narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to guide teams, present to clients, and manage multiple stakeholders across planning and design processes.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ,000 DOE.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible, hybrid work policy
  * with paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conference participation and speaking engagements.
• Collaborative and mentorship-focused culture supporting career growth.
• * The employer would consider a fully remote candidate for this role, if necessary