Head Of Business Development

The Legends Agency; Remote; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital health company based in South Africa is seeking a Head of Business Development. In this senior leadership role, you will spearhead strategic initiatives, identifying new markets and forging partnerships to scale revenue. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience in business development, preferably in health tech, and possesses exceptional negotiating skills and the ability to build high-performing teams. You will collaborate cross-functionally to align growth strategies and track KPIs to guide organizational decisions.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in business development or sales leadership, ideally in digital health or health tech.
• Demonstrated success in scaling revenue and developing partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute business development strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead market research and industry monitoring to identify emerging opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end business development lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Health Sciences

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

About the job Head of Business Development

Head of Business Development

South Africa (Remote)

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative digital health company dedicated to transforming healthcare access and outcomes across Africa and beyond.

They specialize in leveraging technology to deliver scalable, patient-centered solutions that address critical healthcare challenges.

With a mission-driven culture and a strong focus on growth, the company is expanding its footprint through strategic partnerships and market innovation.

The Role : Head of Business Development

The Head of Business Development will spearhead strategic growth initiatives by identifying new markets, forging key partnerships, and scaling revenue opportunities.

This senior leadership role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record in business development, ideally within digital health or health tech, who can balance strategy and execution while navigating a fast-moving landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute business development strategies aligned with organizational mission and growth goals

Lead market research, competitor analysis, and industry monitoring to identify emerging opportunities

Identify, negotiate, and secure strategic partnerships and funding collaborations across healthcare providers, payers, governments, and investors

Manage the end-to-end business development lifecycle, from pipeline generation to deal closure, including proposals and contracts

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing business development team with a growth-driven culture

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to align growth strategies

Establish and track KPIs such as revenue pipeline, conversion rates, and partner engagement

Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership to guide organizational decisions

About You

Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Health Sciences, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)

8-10 years experience in business development or sales leadership, preferably in digital health or health tech

Demonstrated success in scaling revenue and developing high-impact partnerships

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams

Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities and execution focus

Agile, adaptable, and motivated by driving impact in a mission-led organization