Business Builder - New Ventures & Strategic Initiatives

Lock Search Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader to drive innovative healthcare initiatives. This role involves building businesses from the ground up, focusing on market research, financial modeling, and operational execution. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong command of go-to-market strategies, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, leading high-impact projects and fostering meaningful innovation. If you're ready to take on this challenge, apply today!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development and healthcare innovation.
• Strong background in market analysis and project management.

Responsibilities

• Research market trends and develop financial models for new business opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across operations and marketing teams.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Market research

Financial modeling

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Healthcare Management

Job description

Business Builder - New Ventures & Strategic Initiatives

Calgary, AB

We are seeking a strategic, execution-focused leader with a proven track record of building businesses or service lines from the ground up, ideally within the medical, healthcare, or wellness sectors. This individual will possess a deep understanding of go-to-market strategy development, paired with hands-on experience in market research, feasibility assessment, budgeting, and operational execution.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build, scale, and sustain a business vision from concept to market launch.
• Experience defining target audiences, especially patient demographics and behavior in the healthcare space.
• A strong command of market research, competitive analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to build rollout plans, timelines, and budgets; manage resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to healthcare operations, clinic buildouts, or working with regulated environments is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage existing infrastructure—clinics, patient bases, provider networks—for rapid implementation.
• Comfortable developing creative growth strategies and identifying untapped opportunities.
• Adept at creating and executing go-to-market strategies, including pricing models, service design, and marketing channels.
• Clear and structured strategic thinking, capable of answering complex, open-ended questions with well-articulated logic and insight.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research market trends, competition, and feasibility for new business opportunities.
• Develop financial models and assess ROI, risks, and scalability.
• Conduct due diligence on emerging healthcare trends, technologies, and partnerships.
• Create business plans and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Oversee project planning, budgets, and timelines for new ventures.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across operations, marketing, finance, and clinical teams.
• Build relationships with potential partners, investors, and industry experts.
• Identify and develop joint ventures, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities.
• Establish KPIs and tracking systems to measure success and optimize performance.
• Monitor business performance post-launch and optimize for growth.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, and/or healthcare innovation.
• Strong background in market analysis, financial modeling, and project management.
• Experience in healthcare, wellness, longevity, or preventative health (preferred).
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to implementation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This is a rare opportunity to lead high-impact projects and drive meaningful innovation in the healthcare space. If you're qualified and ready to make a lasting impact, apply today! Please apply in confidence using the "Apply" button for immediate consideration.

Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on client needs and candidate goals.

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