DIR - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Career development within UHS and subs

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision, Rx

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin seeks a Director of Business Development to lead Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service within the Marketing Department, driving the continuum of care utilization.

This role partners with the CEO and Admissions to shape strategic marketing plans, grow referral networks, and align resources to expand behavioral health services across inpatient and outpatient programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• Master's Degree preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development for hospitals, physicians or other medical services; behavioral health experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and growth of profitable new business opportunities. Develop and implement marketing strategies to meet business objectives.
• Liaise between the facility and payer entities in line with corporate expectations.
• Build and maintain a personal book of business with face-to-face referrals weekly.
• Strategically analyze target markets and align account managers to prospective sources.
• Hire, onboard, and promote staff within the team.

Skills

Business development

Healthcare sales

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen‑acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home‑like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatientpsychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Business Development oversees the provision of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service activities within the Marketing Department. The Director of Business Development is responsible for achieving the desired utilization of the organization’s continuum of care through the effective application of marketing principles and methods. As a member of the facility management team, the Director of Business Development is actively involved in discussions related to a wide variety of facility issues including, but not limited to, strategic planning, potential growth opportunities, future projects, changing in programing/protocols, recruitment, and retention. The Director of Business Development is responsible for the facility’s strategic marketing plan, enhancing the facility’s brand/image, management of all sales and business development activities and maintaining an active and productive working relationship with internal departments and communicates issues or potential problems pro-actively, especially with CEO and Director of Admissions/Intake.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the development and growth of profitable new business opportunities. Develop and implement marketing strategies to assist the facility in meeting business objectives.
• Serves as the liaison, under the direction of the CEO between the facility and payer entities and in a manner consistent with corporate expectations.
• Make contacts with referral sources and establishes appropriate professional relationships with potential and current referral sources. The Director of Business Development is expected to maintain a personal “book of business” and make face-to-face field-based contacts weekly, exclusive of field coaching ride-a-longs.
• Strategically analyzes and designates target markets for account managers and territory/account assignments, considering the strengths and weaknesses of each account manager. Ensure that expertise and personal style of team members are insightfully matched to prospective referral sources.
• Maintains a general working knowledge of the target markets utilized for referrals, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the status of specific target markets.
• Responsible for hiring, on-boarding, and promotions for all staff within the team.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field is required; Master's Degree preferred. Experience may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in lieu of a degree.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development for hospitals, physicians or other medical services. Previous work in behavioral health preferred.

Additional Requirements: Must have a valid Driver's License

EEO Statement

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