Director of Business Development

Universal Health Services; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development

Benefits website access

Job summary

Universal Health Services' HRI Hospital in Brookline, MA seeks a Director of Business Development to lead all sales, marketing, and customer service activities across the continuum of care.

Responsibilities include developing strategic marketing plans, mentoring account managers, analyzing referrals and market data, and building high-value referral relationships while overseeing media relations and community outreach. A Bachelor's in marketing/business and healthcare BD experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or related field required; MBA or related field preferred
• Experience: Three (3) years of healthcare business development experience required; Five (5) years experience preferred. Experience in organizational communications, referral development, workshop planning, sales management, and physician relationships preferred. Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
• License: Valid Driver’s License is required. Reliable & insured personal vehicle is required.
• Skills & Knowledge: Leadership in healthcare marketing/business development; Account management and sales training expertise; Strong data analysis and strategic planning skills; Budget development and management; Knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment; Social media and public relations strategy; Superior written/oral communication and public speaking; Ability to manage payer negotiations and contracts; Proven track of successful work in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary facility; Business Acumen (Preferred); Financial Acumen (Preferred); Basic Knowledge of insurance (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic marketing and business development plans
• Supervise and mentor account managers and business development staff
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, referral trends, and market data
• Maintain high-value referral relationships and conduct personal outreach
• Oversee media relations and community outreach activities
• Prepare reports, including monthly operating and budget reports
• Conduct in-service training for staff development

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Account management

Data analysis

Budget management

Mental health knowledge

Social media strategy

Public speaking

Payer negotiation

Team collaboration

Business acumen

Financial acumen

Insurance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or related field

MBA or related field preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Business Development Opportunity -

HRI Hospital is 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals. We are located in Brookline – right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner – and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking. Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply.

Website: https://www.hrihospital.com

The Director of Business Development oversees all sales, marketing, and customer service activities. This position is responsible for utilizing the hospital’s continuum of care by applying marketing principles, managing strategic business development, and fostering productive internal and external relationships. The Director develops and implements comprehensive marketing strategies, maintains a personal “book of business,” and ensures the department meets growth and revenue targets.

Benefit Highlights:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off (31 days per year + roll over)
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic marketing and business development plans
• Supervise and mentor account managers and business development staff
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, referral trends, and market data
• Maintain high-value referral relationships and conduct personal outreach
• Oversee media relations and community outreach activities
• Prepare reports, including monthly operating and budget reports
• Conduct in-service training for staff development

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field required; Masters of Business Administration or related field preferred
• Experience: Three (3) years of healthcare business development experience required. Five (5) years experience preferred. Experience in organizational communications, referral development, workshop planning, sales management, and physician relationships preferred. Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
• License: Valid Driver’s License is required. Reliable & insured personal vehicle is required.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Leadership in healthcare marketing/business development
  • Account management and sales training expertise
  • Strong data analysis and strategic planning skills
  • Budget development and management
  • Knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment
  • Social media and public relations strategy
  • Superior written/oral communication and public speaking
  • Ability to manage payer negotiations and contracts
  • Proven track of successful work in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary facility
  • Business Acumen (Preferred)
  • Financial Acumen (Preferred)
  • Basic Knowledge of insurance (Preferred)

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