How to hire a vice president of programming

How to hire a vice president of programming, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vice president of programming hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a vice president of programming job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president of programming
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the vice president of programming you need to hire. Certain vice president of programming roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a vice president of programming to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a vice president of programming that fits the bill.

   This list presents vice president of programming salaries for various positions.

   Type of Vice President Of Programming	Description	Hourly rate
   Vice President Of Programming	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$47-100
   Chief Operating Officer	A chief operating officer, also known as a COO, is a high-ranking official who oversees a company or organization's daily administrative and overall operations. They are typically the second in the chain of command, reporting directly to the company's chief executive officer, also known as a CEO... Show more	$38-110
   Managing Director	A Managing Director oversees workflow and progress, making sure that all operations align within the company or organization's mission or set of goals. They are responsible for crafting strategies, devising effective business plans, and executing guidelines that would nurture a company's growth, and as well as to be the driving force that would direct employees to the company's objectives... Show more	$34-112

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oversight
   • Project Management
   • Portfolio
   • Program Management
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Risk Management
   • Executive Leadership
   • Business Development
   • Human Resources
   • PMO
   • Leadership
   • Direct Reports
   • Medicare
   • Professional Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Conduct RFP processes, select vendors, and negotiate contracts and manage multiple professional services, software and data providers.
   • Manage department re-org preparation and planning, communications and SharePoint sites.
   • Manage content development and design of corporate intranet and internet sites.
   • Manage corporate rebranding initiative to create brand consistency across multiple divisions.
   • Lead a restructuring of the office which encourage greater collaboration between subunits and eliminate redundancies.
   • Manage domestic and international travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, and logistics for individuals and groups utilizing travel management systems.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your vice president of programming job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A vice president of programming salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, vice president of programmings' average salary in mississippi is 56% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level vice president of programmings earn 53% less than senior-level vice president of programmings.
   • Certifications. A vice president of programming with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a vice president of programming's salary.

   Average vice president of programming salary

   $142,967yearly

   $68.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vice president of programming salary

   $98,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average vice president of programming salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$187,859	$90
   2	Massachusetts	$165,138	$79
   3	California	$162,726	$78
   4	Texas	$159,104	$76
   5	New York	$157,979	$76
   6	New Jersey	$157,646	$76
   7	Illinois	$155,440	$75
   8	District of Columbia	$155,070	$75
   9	Colorado	$152,571	$73
   10	Maryland	$143,842	$69
   11	Connecticut	$143,355	$69
   12	Minnesota	$139,524	$67
   13	Delaware	$137,941	$66
   14	Virginia	$136,810	$66
   15	Arizona	$133,317	$64
   16	Oregon	$131,011	$63
   17	Georgia	$129,114	$62
   18	Florida	$127,081	$61
   19	North Carolina	$118,876	$57
   20	Wisconsin	$109,494	$53

   Average vice president of programming salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$166,571	$80.08	6
   2	Optimus Health Care	$162,200	$77.98
   3	Bain & Company	$157,897	$75.91	6
   4	Scripps Networks Interactive	$151,316	$72.75
   5	Starz	$148,501	$71.39	10
   6	Citi	$148,366	$71.33	347
   7	Walgreens	$146,840	$70.60
   8	ViacomCBS	$144,984	$69.70
   9	Deutsche Bank	$143,942	$69.20	143
   10	Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.c. Or Aza	$142,058	$68.30	7
   11	Critical Path Institute	$141,586	$68.07
   12	Regeneron	$141,357	$67.96	2
   13	Tango Networks, Inc.	$140,826	$67.70
   14	UnitedHealth Group	$138,468	$66.57	38
   15	LPL Financial	$138,303	$66.49	274
   16	Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America	$137,474	$66.09	2
   17	Honeywell	$137,405	$66.06	10
   18	Spectrum	$136,978	$65.85
   19	Greenpoint Technologies	$136,857	$65.80
   20	Merrill Lynch	$135,748	$65.26

4. Writing a vice president of programming job description

   A good vice president of programming job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a vice president of programming job description:

   Vice president of programming job description example

   Qualifications

   • BA/BS+10 years of experience of cross functional drug development experience within the pharmaceutical industry. Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MBA) preferred
   • Strong interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, and cross-functional, cross-cultural project teams to build consensus decisions
   • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, delegation and conflict management skills
   • Seasoned team development and leadership skills, preferably in a cross-functional team setting
   • Excellent oral and written communication skills
   • Understanding of and experience in drug development and commercialization throughout the product lifecycle
   • NDA submission experience preferred
   • Well organized and ability to manage several priorities simultaneously

   Overview

   Our Karyopharmers live and demonstrate our ICURE values every day!

   #ThisIsWhyKPTI

   Karyopharmers are passionately driven in our mission to positively impact patients' lives and defeat cancer! This is personal, and we approach every challenge fiercely and tenaciously, but with enthusiasm, empathy, and passion. The work we do is both inspiring and life-changing. It requires the most diverse, the most unique, and the most authentic team in the industry. We are 400+ cancer driven conquerors, across the globe, with a strong sense of our values and our purpose. We are innovators, disrupters, and collaborators, and we challenge the norm and do things differently. At Karyopharm you will have the opportunity to do well by doing good, while learning and growing along the way. We invite you to join us and make your own personal contribution to our mission!

   What We Offer:

   In addition to our exciting, supportive, and intellectually challenging global workspaces(s), Karyopharmers enjoy a comprehensive and generous benefits package (active on day one) that makes them more productive and contributes directly to the development of their professional skills.

   • A fun, collaborative, work environment
   • A culture of employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion
   • Competitive salary, bonus, and generous equity offerings (Stock options and RSU's-at time of offer and annual awards) - we are partners in prosperity!
   • Peace of mind through best in class medical (deducible paid by KPTI), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, parental leave, a matching 401k program (immediate vesting), and tuition reimbursement.
   • Generous PTO and Holidays - we encourage you to recharge and spend time with family and friends.
   • Ample opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, and patient focused company. (tuition reimbursement, management development programs, and a variety of reward and recognition programs)
   • Cell phone allowance

   *Karyopharm requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against the Covid19 virus at the time of employment

   * This position is eligible for remote/hybrid working arrangement (may work from home/virtually; may also work hybrid on-site-virtual as required/approved by hiring manager.

   ABOUT KARYOPHARM

   WE ARE COMMITTED TO DE&I

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find vice president of programmings for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with vice president of programming candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president of programming

   Once you've found the vice president of programming candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new vice president of programming. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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