Senior Director Business Development

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote with 20% travel Department: Business Development Schedule: Full-Time, Days Salary: $146,000- $248,200 per year Eligible for an annual bonus incentive #LI-Remote #Growth Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role This role supports the strategic direction and annual goals of the National Business Development team by leading the creation and advancement of the Ascension Business Development Plan. Working in close partnership with the Vice President of Business Development, you will act as a primary consultant to national and market teams to drive key growth channels and network development. Strategic Leadership: Lead stakeholder engagement across national and market cross-functional teams to execute the Ascension Business Development Plan. Consultative Growth: Provide expertise in hospital and ecosystem business development key growth channels and network development. New Channel Development: Support the creation of new growth channels and facilitate the development of strategic partnerships and relationships at scale. Analytic Intelligence: Drive business intelligence through the creation of analytic insights, comprehensive business cases, and executive-level strategic presentations. Leadership: Proven experience in leading and managing high-performing teams. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management. What additional preferences we're seeking 5 or more years of experience within hospitals and health systems, specifically in Strategy and/or Business Development Proficiency in analytical systems and insights-driven technology, including AI knowledge and relevant use cases Strong financial acumen, including working knowledge of channel analysis, KPIs and tracking performance and ROI Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.