Director of Business Development

Connections Health Solutions; United States; Remoto; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Descrizione del lavoro

Connections Health Solutions is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth with new markets, RFPs, and strategic partnerships. You will lead a team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and guide business cases with finance to advance sustainable expansion.

The role is fully remote, with responsibilities across deal execution, proposals, and stakeholder management to strengthen Connections’ market position.

Competenze

• 7+ years in business development, strategy, sales, or partnerships with supervisory experience.
• Healthcare or behavioral health market familiarity preferred.
• Experience coaching staff to achieve goals and drive performance.
• Ability to conduct financial analysis and develop business cases.
• Strong proposal and partner-facing communication skills.
• Understanding Medicaid and publicly funded delivery systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Mansioni

• Identify, evaluate, and execute growth opportunities including RFPs and partnerships.
• Lead development and submission of proposals and responses to RFPs.
• Manage and mentor Business Development Associates.
• Build relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Support economic analysis and business cases with finance teams.
• Coordinate with operations, clinical, legal, and finance teams.
• Conduct market research to inform strategy and identify risks.
• Oversee creation of proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Manage CRM and analytics tools for opportunities and outcomes.
• Assist in planning and tracking business development budgets.
• Track and report pipeline status and KPIs to leadership.

Conoscenze

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Written and verbal communication

Team leadership

Healthcare industry knowledge

Travel willingness

Project management tools

CRM systems

Formazione

MBA, MPH, MHA

Strumenti

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.

Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.

We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

What You’ll Do:

The Business Development Director, reporting directly to the Senior Director, Business Development, is responsible for executing Connections’ growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and pursuing new market opportunities. This role manages day-to-day business development activities, leads a team of Business Development Associates, and supports strategic initiatives that drive sustainable expansion through partnerships, RFPs, and other growth channels.

• Growth Opportunity Execution: Identify, evaluate, and execute growth opportunities including RFPs, partnerships, joint ventures, and new market entries, ensuring alignment with Connections’ strategic goals.
• Proposal and RFP Management: Lead the development and submission of high-quality proposals and responses to RFPs, coordinating cross-functional input and ensuring timely delivery.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage, mentor, and develop Business Development Associate(s) to support growth objectives, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Partnership Development: Build and maintain relationships with key external partners, stakeholders, and potential clients to support expansion efforts and enhance Connections’ market position.
• Financial Analysis Support: Collaborate with finance teams to support economic analysis and business case development for new partnerships and contracts.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with operational, clinical, legal, and finance teams to ensure seamless planning and execution of growth initiatives.
• Market Research and Intelligence: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities or risks.
• Business Development Materials: Oversee the creation and refinement of proposals, presentations, marketing materials, and other tools to effectively communicate Connections’ value proposition.
• CRM and Tools Management: Support the adoption and use of business development tools, such as CRM systems and analytics platforms, ensuring accurate tracking of opportunities and outcomes.
• Budget Management Support: Assist in planning and tracking business development budgets, ensuring activities are aligned with financial targets and constraints.
• Performance Reporting: Track and report on business development activities, pipeline status and key performance indicators to inform leadership decision-making.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

This is a fully remote position.

What You’ll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in business development, strategy, sales, or partnership roles, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity
• Familiarity with healthcare, behavioral health, or related markets preferred
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing staff to achieve team goals
• Ability to conduct financial analysis, assess market opportunities, and develop business cases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing proposals, presentations, and partner-facing materials
• Full understanding of Medicaid and publicly funded delivery systems
• Proficiency with CRM systems, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel as required to support business development efforts
• Experience leading teams, and high visibility initiatives reporting to executive leadership team
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.

It would be great if you had:

• MBA, MPH, MHA

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program, to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan