<p>Your future role at a glance</p> <p>Location: Chicago, IL</p> <p>Facility: Ascension Offsite Partially Remote</p> <p>Department/Speciality: Business Development</p> <p>Schedule: Day Shifts, Full Time</p> <p>Salary: $91,837.20 - $128,014.29 per year</p> <p>Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity</p> <p>Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.</p> <p>Benefits that help you thrive</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options </li><li>Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </li><li>Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays </li><li>Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning </li><li>Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources </li><li>Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits </li><li>Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more </li></ul> <p>Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.</p> <p>How you'll make an impact in this role</p> <ul> <li> <p>Develop and execute programs to build and strengthen external relationships with hospitals, healthcare facilities, and community partners to support organizational growth.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with service line and hospital leadership to identify opportunities, implement pipeline development initiatives, and promote organizational services, providers, and partner networks.</p> </li><li> <p>Establish and maintain strategic partnerships through data-driven outreach, conducting needs assessments and delivering tailored solutions to enhance partner experience and utilization.</p> </li><li> <p>Create and manage growth plans by tracking performance, identifying barriers, and aligning partner feedback with organizational goals to drive business development outcomes.</p> </li></ul> <p>What minimum requirements you'll need</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's </li></ul> <p>degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.</p> <ul> <li>3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>What additional preferences we're seeking</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead data-driven outreach strategies to strengthen existing relationships and cultivate new partnerships, driving growth across the system of care.</p> </li><li> <p>Identify and define market opportunities through analysis of utilization data, referral patterns, and demographics; assess readiness and execute strategies to capture demand and win new business.</p> </li><li> <p>Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, advanced practitioners, and healthcare leaders to enhance collaboration, continuity of care, and long-term retention.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and service gaps to inform strategy; partner with marketing on campaigns, community engagement, and innovative alignment initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Support operational success by resolving physician concerns, assisting with onboarding, and collaborating with leadership to allocate resources and achieve growth objectives.</p> </li></ul> <p>Equal employment opportunity employer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Fraud prevention notice</p> <p>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.</p> <p>E-Verify statement</p> <p>Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.</p>