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The Opportunity We are searching for an experienced, visionary Learning & Development leader to own ... You will report directly to the Head of People and serve as a key voice on how Steadfast grows and ...

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$117.70K - $165K/yr

Owns the design and execution of enterprise learning initiatives , ensuring integrated development experiences across all employee levels that support career progression, leadership readiness, and ...

The Manager of Learning & Development is a strategic leader responsible for driving impactful learning initiatives that align with organizational goals and accelerate employee performance. This role ...

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How much do head of learning development jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for head of learning development in the United States is $98,164.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,500.00 and $130,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Head of Learning Development, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Head of Learning Development, you need expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and strategic leadership, often supported by a degree in education, HR, or organizational development. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), digital content creation tools, and certifications like CPLP or ATD are highly valued. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills help drive learning initiatives effectively across the organization. These skills ensure the design and delivery of impactful learning programs that support talent development and organizational goals.

What are the main challenges faced by a Head of Learning Development when implementing new training initiatives across an organization?

One of the primary challenges for a Head of Learning Development is ensuring organization-wide buy-in for new training programs. This often involves aligning training initiatives with business goals, addressing resistance to change among employees, and tailoring content to diverse learning needs. Additionally, managing resources effectively and demonstrating the ROI of learning initiatives to senior leadership are common hurdles. Successful Heads of Learning Development regularly collaborate with department heads and HR to ensure smooth rollout and ongoing improvement of development programs.

What does a Head of Learning Development do?

A Head of Learning Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training and professional development programs within an organization. They assess employee learning needs, develop strategies to enhance skills, and ensure that training initiatives align with organizational goals. This role often involves managing a team, collaborating with other departments, and measuring the effectiveness of learning programs to drive continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Head Of Learning Development vs Learning & Development Manager?

AspectHead Of Learning DevelopmentLearning & Development Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees overall learning strategy, sets vision, manages teams, and aligns learning initiatives with organizational goals.Implements training programs, manages day-to-day learning activities, and supports learning projects within departments.
Required CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees in education, HR, or related fields; certifications like CPLP or ATD are common.Often requires similar certifications and experience in training or HR, but may have less emphasis on strategic planning.
Work EnvironmentStrategic, leadership-focused, often in senior HR or Learning & Development departments.Operational, team-oriented, working closely with trainers, HR, and employees.

The Head Of Learning Development focuses on strategic leadership and long-term learning goals, while the Learning & Development Manager handles the implementation and management of training programs. Both roles require relevant certifications and experience, but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

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Senior Director, Learning & Development

Steadfast Health

On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

About Steadfast Healthย 

Steadfast Health was founded toย establishย a new standard of substance use disorder (SUD) care. Recognizing that traditional treatment methods often fall short of reaching patients whenย they'reย most in need, Steadfast is relentlessly focused on making low-barrier, high quality care accessible to all. We know that the journey to recovery is unique for every individual, and our patient-centered approach ensures we meet patients where they are, providing evidence-based therapies with unwavering support in a compassionate environment that fosters healing and growth.ย 

The Opportunityย 

We are searching for an experienced, visionary Learning & Development leader to own and elevateย Steadfast'sย training and development function. This is a high-impact, build-and-scale role: you will step into an organization that has laid early groundwork on a new hire training program and is ready to invest seriously in taking it to the next level. There is meaningful work ahead, with significant creative latitude to shape what this function becomes.ย 

The right person for this role is an operator and a strategist, equally comfortable designing a multi-year L&D roadmap and rolling up their sleeves to build a training deck. You will report directly to the Head of People and serve as a key voice on how Steadfast grows andย retainsย exceptional clinical and corporate talent.ย 

This role is scoped and leveled at Senior Director. We are also open to a VP-track candidate who brings a strong Senior Directorย track recordย and is energized by the hands-on build that comes with joining an early-stage organization.ย 


What You'llย Ownย 

  • New Hire Training Program (V1 V2 and Beyond)ย 
    • Assume ownership ofย Steadfast'sย initialย new hire onboarding and training program, treating it as a starting point, andย conductย a thorough assessment toย identifyย what to build on, what to refine, and what toย reimagine.ย 
    • Lead the design and buildout of V2: a comprehensive,ย values-driven training experience that sets new hires up for clinical excellence and cultural alignment from day one.ย 
    • Ensure programming covers both clinical staff and corporate/support team roles, with pathways tailored to each audience.ย 
    • Build toward a program that earns a reputation as best-in-class within the addiction treatment space and functions as a genuine recruitment differentiator.ย 
  • Traveling Trainer Programย 
    • Hire, onboard, and directly supervise a Traveling Trainer role designed to provide on-the-ground training support to new and expanding Steadfast clinic locations.ย 
    • Develop the operational model, scheduling cadence, and quality standards for the traveling trainer function.ย 
    • Serve as coach, mentor, and escalation point for the Traveling Trainer.ย 
  • Content Development & Instructional Designย 
    • Lead the end-to-end development of training content: curriculum design, slide decks, facilitator guides, job aids, e-learning modules, and assessments.ย 
    • Apply evidence-based learning theory (adult learning, spaced repetition, competency-based design) to create materials that are engaging, retention-focused, and measurable.ย 
    • Maintain and evolve a content library that scales with Steadfast's headcount and geographic footprint.ย 
  • Leadership Development, Manager Enablement & Mentorship (Near-Term Scope Expansion)ย 
    • In close partnership with the Head of People, design and scale a manager development and enablement program forย Steadfast'sย growing people-manager population, equipping managers with the skills, tools, and frameworks to lead effectively in a values-driven clinical environment.ย 
    • Build andย maintainย development and mentorship programs accessible to all frontline team members, creating clear pathways for growth, internal mobility, and career progression below the Senior Leadership Team.ย 
    • Partner with the Head of People toย identifyย and invest in high-potential employees across the organization, supporting their development in meaningful and intentional ways.ย 
  • Change Managementย 
    • In partnership with Operations and the broader People team, support the rollout of organizational changes by ensuring employees and leaders are well-informed, well-prepared, and have the training they need to successfully navigate transitions.ย 
    • Develop the communication andย trainingย assets thatย accompanyย change initiatives (including new state launches, process updates, and operational shifts) so that change lands clearly and consistently across the organization.ย 
  • Program Strategy & Measurementย 
    • Build an L&D strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned withย Steadfast'sย growth trajectory andย peopleย priorities.ย 
    • Define and track program success metrics, including onboarding completion rates, time-to-proficiency, learner satisfaction, and impact on retention and clinical quality.ย 
    • Present program updates, insights, and recommendations toย Peopleย leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.ย 

What We'reย Looking Forย 

Requiredย 

  • 7+ years of progressive L&D experience, withย demonstratedย ownership of training program design and delivery at a growing organization.ย 
  • Provenย track recordย building or significantly scaling a new hire onboarding or training program from the ground up.ย 
  • Deep fluency in instructional design principles and adult learning theory, with the ability to translate theory into practical, high-quality content.ย 
  • Strong content development skills: you can design a curriculum, write a facilitator guide, and build a polished slide deck yourself.ย 
  • Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring direct reports or training staff.ย 
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills; comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization.ย 
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and effective working in a remote, fast-moving environment.ย 
  • Ability toย workย a full-time schedule aligned to Central or Eastern Time; candidates mayย resideย in any Steadfast state of operation.ย 

Strongly Preferredย 

  • Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or another highly regulated clinical environment.ย 
  • Familiarity with multi-site or clinic-based operational models.ย 
  • Experience contributing to change management rollouts, specifically developing training and communication assets that help employees and managers navigate organizational transitions.ย 
  • Background in LMS administration and e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Rise, or equivalent).ย 
  • Experience designing manager enablement or frontline development programs, ideally in a healthcare or high-growth environment.ย 

What Success Looks Likeย 

In your firstย 90 days:ย 

  • Completed a thorough assessment of the V1 training program, including stakeholder interviews andย a gapย analysis.ย 
  • Established relationships with clinical, operations, andย peopleย team counterparts.ย 
  • Delivered a prioritized L&D roadmap with a clear plan for V2 development.ย 

Within your first year:ย 

  • V1 has been meaningfullyย refinedย and V2 is underway with a phased rollout plan.ย 
  • The Traveling Trainer role has been hired, onboarded, and deployed.ย 
  • Learner satisfaction and onboarding metrics are tracked and trending positively.ย 
  • Steadfast'sย training program is becoming a recognized strength in recruiting conversations.ย 

Role Detailsย 

  • Reports to: Head of Peopleย 
  • Direct Reports: Traveling Trainer (to be hired)ย 
  • Schedule: Full-time, Central or Eastern Timeย workingย hoursย requiredย 
  • Travel: Occasional travel to clinic locations expectedย 
  • Location: Remoteย (preference given to candidatesย residingย in TN, OH, NC, FL, PA, GA)

Compensationย 

  • Base Salary: $160,000 to $190,000,ย DOEย 
  • Annual Performance Bonus: 20% target, tied to program outcomes and organizational people metricsย 
  • Equity: Stock options included, reflecting the early-stage opportunity and the meaningful role this person will play in buildingย Steadfast'sย foundationย 
  • Steadfast also offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off,ย 401(k) matching,ย andย additionalย benefitsย commensurateย with a growing, mission-driven organization.ย 

Investors & Partners ย 

Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) and launched out of Triple Aim Partners. Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front-line focused company cultures that enable high-quality patient care.ย