Remote Business Development Director — Growth & Partnerships

Connections Health Solutions

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

401k match

PTO 160 hours & holidays

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Connections Health Solutions is seeking a seasoned Business Development Director to drive growth by identifying and pursuing new markets, partnerships, and RFP opportunities. You will lead a team of associates, coordinate cross‑functional efforts, and partner with finance to build solid business cases for strategic initiatives.

The role requires strategic vision, regulatory know‑how, and a proven track record in healthcare or behavioral health growth initiatives.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and execute growth opportunities including RFPs, partnerships, joint ventures, and new market entries
Lead the development and submission of high‑quality proposals and responses to RFPs, coordinating cross‑functional input and ensuring timely delivery
Manage, mentor, and develop Business Development Associate(s) to support growth objectives
Build and maintain relationships with key external partners, stakeholders, and potential clients to support expansion efforts
Collaborate with finance teams to support economic analysis and business case development for new partnerships and contracts
Work closely with operational, clinical, legal, and finance teams to ensure seamless planning and execution of growth initiatives
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategy and identify emerging opportunities or risks
Oversee the creation and refinement of proposals, presentations, marketing materials, and other tools to effectively communicate Connections’ value proposition
Support the adoption and use of business development tools, such as CRM systems and analytics platforms
Assist in planning and tracking business development budgets, ensuring activities are aligned with financial targets and constraints
Track and report on business development activities, pipeline status, and key performance indicators to inform leadership decision‑making
Performs all other duties as assigned.