Business Development Director – Healthcare

CGI; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consulting firm in Leeds is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive growth in the NHS and healthcare sector. This role involves leading business development efforts, shaping strategic opportunities, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare business development and be skilled in building relationships. This position offers a competitive salary and is hybrid, supporting remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Deep sector knowledge and proven track record in strategic business development within healthcare.
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders skilled in shaping technology-led solutions.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business growth across the NHS and Healthcare sector.
• Build and convert a pipeline of strategic opportunities.
• Influence senior stakeholders and foster collaboration.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

B2B Sales

Marketing

Sales Pipeline

Salesforce

Strategic Planning

Enterprise Sales

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Contracts

Job description

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Position Description

At CGI we are proud to be a trusted partner to the NHS and wider Healthcare sector helping transform services through innovation data and digital solutions. As our Business Development Lead for NHS / Healthcare you will play a critical role in shaping growth opportunities that deliver tangible outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve. Working at the intersection of technology and healthcare you’ll help expand CGIs impact across the sector building relationships that inspire progress and enable lasting this dynamic role you’ll take ownership of growth initiatives apply creativity to solve real‑world challenges and be supported by a collaborative network that empowers you to make a meaningful difference.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary excellent pension private healthcare plus a share scheme (3.5% 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector including our Armed Forces and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities

In this role you will be at the forefront of CGIs healthcare growth strategy leading business development efforts that strengthen our partnership with the NHS and broader healthcare ecosystem. You will identify shape and secure opportunities that connect CGIs expertise in digital transformation data AI and managed services with client needs. Acting as a trusted advisor you’ll influence senior stakeholders foster collaboration and translate strategic vision into meaningful outcomes.

You’ll work closely with CGIs healthcare alliance and subject matter expert teams to craft winning strategies and deliver measurable business results. Empowered by CGIs culture of ownership and innovation you’ll play a pivotal role in helping clients modernise systems improve patient outcomes and achieve their long‑term goals.

• Lead & Innovate: Drive business growth across the NHS and Healthcare sector.
• Develop & Deliver: Build and convert a robust pipeline of strategic opportunities.
• Engage & Influence: Develop multi‑threaded executive relationships across clients and partners.
• Shape & Win: Lead end‑to‑end pursuits coordinating bid responses and proposal teams.
• Translate & Align: Turn client insight into tailored high‑impact solutions.
• Represent & Advocate: Act as a CGI ambassador at industry forums and events.
• Collaborate & Grow: Partner with cross‑functional experts to deliver sustained client success.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed you’ll bring deep sector knowledge and a proven track record in strategic business development within healthcare. You’ll be confident engaging with senior stakeholders skilled in shaping technology‑led solutions and driven by a passion for delivering measurable impact across the NHS and healthcare landscape.

• Proven experience in business development or strategic sales within Healthcare.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare ecosystem including Alliance Partners and solution vendors.
• Demonstrated success managing full sales lifecycles from opportunity identification to closure.
• Experience contributing to or leading bid responses within Healthcare.
• A well‑established professional network across the NHS and Healthcare sector.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to shape and win profitable deals.
• Strong collaboration influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Curiosity and insight into emerging technology and healthcare trends.

Skills

Business Development

What you can expect from us

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here you’ll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well‑being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Sales Experience
• Direct Sales
• B2B Sales
• Marketing
• Sales Pipeline
• Salesforce
• Strategic Planning
• Enterprise Sales
• negotiation
• Lead Generation
• Contracts

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1