Director of Growth & Partnerships – Behavioral Health

Auroraarizona; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead referral development, market growth, and strategic initiatives across our behavioral health services. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining key referral relationships, driving growth opportunities, and leading a team of Business Development Representatives.

The ideal candidate will translate market insights into measurable results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading business development, physician relations, healthcare marketing, or referral development teams.
• Demonstrated success managing field liaisons, outreach representatives, or business development professionals.
• Experience in behavioral healthcare, hospital services, healthcare services, or related healthcare environments strongly preferred.
• Proven experience with market research and competitive intelligence, data analytics and reporting, strategic planning and execution, digital marketing and website management, marketing collateral development, budget management, and revenue growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to increase referrals and expand market presence.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with hospitals, healthcare providers, treatment facilities, physicians, community organizations, payers, and referral partners.
• Research market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
• Translate market intelligence, data analytics, and referral trends into actionable growth initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate potential new service lines, business opportunities, and revenue-generating initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Leadership

Healthcare Market Knowledge

Communication & Presentation

Business Acumen

Data-Driven Decision Making

Customer Service Excellence

Operational Excellence

Change Management

CRM Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, Communications, or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Health System is seeking a Director of Business Development to lead referral development, market growth, and strategic initiatives across our behavioral health services. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining key referral relationships, driving growth opportunities, and leading a team of Business Development Representatives.

The ideal candidate will translate market insights into measurable results.