Director for Business Development

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization seeks a dynamic individual to lead commercial ventures aimed at improving mental health services. You'll work closely with senior leadership to drive business development and oversee the delivery of the Commercial Enterprise strategy. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strategic thinking and a proven track record in commercial delivery within healthcare. This role is pivotal in partnering with various stakeholders to enhance service efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• Proven record of commercial and strategic delivery within a healthcare setting.
• Experience in leadership roles and business development.
• Ability to innovate and manage partnerships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth and development of Commercial Enterprise.
• Drive business developments aligned with Trust strategy.
• Lead the team in delivering the Business Plan.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic leadership

Operational delivery

Partnership development

Job description

Overview

This post will provide an exceptionally dynamic, driven individual with an exciting opportunity to join and lead an innovative, growing NHS-based portfolio of ventures that work towards improving people’s lives and mental health in a financially sustainable way. An interest in working commercially and creatively within the NHS, as well as an exceptional track record of commercial, strategic and operational delivery are essential, as well as a commitment to improving people’s health and lives. The post holder will report to the Executive Chief Commercial Officer, be part of the Commercial Enterprise Senior Leadership Team, and work closely with senior colleagues from within the Commercial Enterprise ventures, clinicians and senior leaders across the Trust and externally to develop partnerships to ensure high quality businesses and investments are created.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chief Commercial Officer to grow and develop Commercial Enterprise and its associated products, services and ventures.
• Support the CCO in the delivery and iteration of the Enterprise Strategy and any Trust commercial developments and/or strategic projects.
• Drive forward business developments and opportunities across Commercial Enterprise working across and beyond the wider Trust, aligned to Enterprise and Trust strategy.
• Horizon scan internally and externally to develop the strategy and associated ventures based on innovation and activities within the Trust, our partners, and beyond.
• Assist in leading the Commercial Enterprise team with particular responsibility for the development and delivery of the Maudsley Commercial Enterprise Business Plan and activity.
• Act as an internal trusted advisor to the board, Chief Executive, SMT and Clinical Academic Group leadership.

Commercial Enterprise and ventures

Commercial Enterprise builds on initiatives going back more than 10 years and helps the Trust to fulfil our core purpose in three ways. First, to provide effective, responsive and efficient support services to our people on any commercial matters. Second, it takes to other organisations here and overseas via a range of platforms, the best approaches with which we serve people; and third it generates vitally needed investment to help us change the lives of people we serve.

Finally, Commercial Enterprise is entering an exciting time, with growing ventures and partnerships alongside new innovations emerging with commercialisation in mind. Consequently, this role represents a unique opportunity within the NHS to work across a diverse enterprise portfolio and drive forward the next exciting stage in our journey.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Sean Cross
Job title: Chief Commercial Officer
Email address: [e-mail]

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