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Director of Business Development and Marketing
Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) – Sinai Chicago
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Reports To: President, Sinai Urban Health Institute
About Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI)
The Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI), an applied public health research center within Sinai Chicago, is dedicated to improving the health of Chicago’s urban communities and advancing health equity. SUHI’s multidisciplinary team of approximately 60 professionals—including social epidemiologists, research scientists, community health workers, evaluators, intervention specialists, and community engagement experts—works collaboratively to identify health inequities, co-create community-driven solutions, evaluate outcomes, and scale effective interventions. Since 2017, SUHI has expanded its business strategy to extend its expertise to a broader range of clients while supporting organizational sustainability and mission impact. With a strong portfolio of approximately 25 active clients and annual earned revenue of approximately $700,000, SUHI is poised for significant growth.
Position Summary
SUHI seeks a strategic, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven Director of Business Development and Marketing to lead the organization’s revenue growth and market expansion efforts. Reporting directly to the President and partnering closely with SUHI’s senior leadership team, as well as Sinai Chicago’s business, development, and public relations teams, the Director will develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy aimed at increasing revenue by 30% over the next three years and securing at least five new clients annually. This leader will play a pivotal role in expanding SUHI’s social enterprise portfolio, strengthening its market presence, and elevating its brand visibility. Working at the intersection of public health, healthcare, community development, and business strategy, the Director will cultivate strategic partnerships, drive revenue-generating opportunities, and position SUHI as a national leader in mission-aligned innovation and social impact. This position will initially be structured as a salary-based role focused on developing growth strategies and infrastructure. Over time, a performance-based compensation component will be introduced to reward achievement of strategic growth and mission-aligned objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development (60%)
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business development and revenue growth strategy for SUHI’s earned revenue initiatives.
- Build, manage, and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients, partnerships, grants, contracts, and other revenue opportunities.
- Lead business prospecting efforts, pitch development, proposal creation, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborate with programmatic and finance teams to develop sustainable business models, pricing strategies, and service offerings.
- Coordinate with legal counsel to negotiate, finalize, and execute contracts and partnership agreements.
- Monitor revenue performance, maintain forecasting models, and report progress against growth targets.
- Establish scalable business development systems, processes, tools, and performance metrics.
- Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term business plans under the direction of the SUHI President.
- Serve as a strategic advisor on business development opportunities across Sinai Chicago’s priority initiatives.
- Identify and cultivate new markets, strategic alliances, and opportunities for growth aligned with SUHI’s mission.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with health systems, payers, community-based organizations, workforce development agencies, government entities, foundations, and other strategic stakeholders.
Marketing and Brand Strategy (30%)
- Develop and oversee marketing strategies that increase brand awareness, lead generation, and market visibility.
- Lead brand positioning, messaging, and storytelling efforts for SUHI’s social impact and service portfolio.
- Partner with SUHI leadership, Sinai Chicago’s marketing team, and external consultants to ensure alignment and effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
- Ensure consistent, mission-centered communication across all platforms and audiences.
- Translate SUHI’s research, evaluation, technical assistance, and programmatic expertise into market-ready solutions and value propositions.
- Support the creation of marketing materials, thought leadership content, presentations, and client-facing communications.
- Monitor market trends and customer insights to strengthen competitive positioning and improve business outcomes.
Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%)
- Partner with the SUHI leadership team to shape organizational strategy and growth priorities.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
- Represent SUHI and Sinai Chicago at conferences, industry events, community forums, and partner meetings.
- Conduct ongoing market and competitive analyses to strengthen SUHI’s value proposition locally and nationally.
- Collaborate effectively across departments to align business development, communications, finance, and operational objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance on emerging opportunities, trends, and risks impacting SUHI’s growth and sustainability.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, sales, or related functions.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing revenue growth strategies and achieving measurable business outcomes.
- Experience managing and cultivating strategic partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business planning skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to balance mission-driven objectives with market and business realities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in complex, cross-functional environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree strongly preferred, particularly an MBA or related graduate degree.
- Experience within nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, healthcare systems, public health organizations, consulting firms, or mission-driven enterprises.
- Proven track record of launching new ventures, scaling revenue-generating initiatives, or growing business portfolios.
- Experience with business-to-business (B2B) sales, social entrepreneurship, impact investing, or healthcare-related services.
- Knowledge of public health, healthcare delivery systems, health equity initiatives, and community-based programming.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Business Development
- Revenue Generation and Growth Management
- Marketing and Brand Strategy
- Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Analysis and Business Modeling
- Negotiation and Contract Management
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Market Analysis and Competitive Positioning
- Communication and Storytelling
- Mission-Driven Innovation
Why Join SUHI?
This is a unique opportunity to help scale a nationally recognized public health organization while advancing health equity and community impact. The Director of Business Development and Marketing will play a critical leadership role in expanding SUHI’s influence, sustainability, and ability to improve health outcomes across Chicago and beyond. By combining business acumen with social impact, this leader will help shape the future of mission-driven innovation within healthcare and public health.
Director of Business Development and Marketing
Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) – Sinai Chicago
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Reports To: President, Sinai Urban Health Institute
About Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI)
The Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI), an applied public health research center within Sinai Chicago, is dedicated to improving the health of Chicago’s urban communities and advancing health equity. SUHI’s multidisciplinary team of approximately 60 professionals—including social epidemiologists, research scientists, community health workers, evaluators, intervention specialists, and community engagement experts—works collaboratively to identify health inequities, co-create community-driven solutions, evaluate outcomes, and scale effective interventions. Since 2017, SUHI has expanded its business strategy to extend its expertise to a broader range of clients while supporting organizational sustainability and mission impact. With a strong portfolio of approximately 25 active clients and annual earned revenue of approximately $700,000, SUHI is poised for significant growth.
Position Summary
SUHI seeks a strategic, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven Director of Business Development and Marketing to lead the organization’s revenue growth and market expansion efforts. Reporting directly to the President and partnering closely with SUHI’s senior leadership team, as well as Sinai Chicago’s business, development, and public relations teams, the Director will develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy aimed at increasing revenue by 30% over the next three years and securing at least five new clients annually. This leader will play a pivotal role in expanding SUHI’s social enterprise portfolio, strengthening its market presence, and elevating its brand visibility. Working at the intersection of public health, healthcare, community development, and business strategy, the Director will cultivate strategic partnerships, drive revenue-generating opportunities, and position SUHI as a national leader in mission-aligned innovation and social impact. This position will initially be structured as a salary-based role focused on developing growth strategies and infrastructure. Over time, a performance-based compensation component will be introduced to reward achievement of strategic growth and mission-aligned objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development (60%)
- Develop and execute a comprehensive business development and revenue growth strategy for SUHI’s earned revenue initiatives.
- Build, manage, and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients, partnerships, grants, contracts, and other revenue opportunities.
- Lead business prospecting efforts, pitch development, proposal creation, and contract negotiations.
- Collaborate with programmatic and finance teams to develop sustainable business models, pricing strategies, and service offerings.
- Coordinate with legal counsel to negotiate, finalize, and execute contracts and partnership agreements.
- Monitor revenue performance, maintain forecasting models, and report progress against growth targets.
- Establish scalable business development systems, processes, tools, and performance metrics.
- Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term business plans under the direction of the SUHI President.
- Serve as a strategic advisor on business development opportunities across Sinai Chicago’s priority initiatives.
- Identify and cultivate new markets, strategic alliances, and opportunities for growth aligned with SUHI’s mission.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with health systems, payers, community-based organizations, workforce development agencies, government entities, foundations, and other strategic stakeholders.
Marketing and Brand Strategy (30%)
- Develop and oversee marketing strategies that increase brand awareness, lead generation, and market visibility.
- Lead brand positioning, messaging, and storytelling efforts for SUHI’s social impact and service portfolio.
- Partner with SUHI leadership, Sinai Chicago’s marketing team, and external consultants to ensure alignment and effectiveness of marketing initiatives.
- Ensure consistent, mission-centered communication across all platforms and audiences.
- Translate SUHI’s research, evaluation, technical assistance, and programmatic expertise into market-ready solutions and value propositions.
- Support the creation of marketing materials, thought leadership content, presentations, and client-facing communications.
- Monitor market trends and customer insights to strengthen competitive positioning and improve business outcomes.
Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%)
- Partner with the SUHI leadership team to shape organizational strategy and growth priorities.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
- Represent SUHI and Sinai Chicago at conferences, industry events, community forums, and partner meetings.
- Conduct ongoing market and competitive analyses to strengthen SUHI’s value proposition locally and nationally.
- Collaborate effectively across departments to align business development, communications, finance, and operational objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance on emerging opportunities, trends, and risks impacting SUHI’s growth and sustainability.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, sales, or related functions.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing revenue growth strategies and achieving measurable business outcomes.
- Experience managing and cultivating strategic partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business planning skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to balance mission-driven objectives with market and business realities.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in complex, cross-functional environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree strongly preferred, particularly an MBA or related graduate degree.
- Experience within nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, healthcare systems, public health organizations, consulting firms, or mission-driven enterprises.
- Proven track record of launching new ventures, scaling revenue-generating initiatives, or growing business portfolios.
- Experience with business-to-business (B2B) sales, social entrepreneurship, impact investing, or healthcare-related services.
- Knowledge of public health, healthcare delivery systems, health equity initiatives, and community-based programming.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Business Development
- Revenue Generation and Growth Management
- Marketing and Brand Strategy
- Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Analysis and Business Modeling
- Negotiation and Contract Management
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Market Analysis and Competitive Positioning
- Communication and Storytelling
- Mission-Driven Innovation
Why Join SUHI?
This is a unique opportunity to help scale a nationally recognized public health organization while advancing health equity and community impact. The Director of Business Development and Marketing will play a critical leadership role in expanding SUHI’s influence, sustainability, and ability to improve health outcomes across Chicago and beyond. By combining business acumen with social impact, this leader will help shape the future of mission-driven innovation within healthcare and public health.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business development director jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships
- Demonstrated ability to build and close complex enterprise or B2B deals
- Experience leading and mentoring a business development or sales team
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field
- Strong executive presentation and stakeholder communication skills
Tips for Your Business Development Director Job Search
Quantify pipeline and revenue contributions
Business development director candidates who list specific pipeline values, deal sizes, and revenue growth numbers move faster through screening. Replace vague claims like 'grew revenue' with the actual figures your efforts produced and the timeframe they happened in.
Tailor your resume to each sector
A business development director resume that works in SaaS will underperform in healthcare or manufacturing. Swap in industry-specific language, name the relevant market segments you've worked in, and mirror the terminology in each job posting before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists business development director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies in active growth phases
Hiring for this role typically spikes when companies enter new verticals, close funding rounds, or push into new geographies. Prioritize openings at organizations that have recently announced expansions, partnerships, or product launches, since those roles carry real mandate and budget.
Prepare a partnership or deal case study
Interviewers for director-level business development roles almost always ask you to walk through a complex deal or partnership you closed. Prepare one tight example covering the opportunity you identified, how you structured the terms, and the outcome it delivered for the business.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Clarify territory, quota structure, and cross-functional authority before you discuss compensation. Business development directors who accept vague scope often find their earning potential capped by organizational constraints that weren't disclosed during the offer stage.
Business Development Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most business development directors?
The companies hiring the most business development directors right now include Cornerstone Caregiving, Baker Tilly Canada, and BKF Engineers, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors.
How many business development director jobs are remote?
About 66% of business development director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role that still calls many directors on-site for key accounts and leadership meetings. Strategic partnerships and SaaS-focused roles tend to carry the highest share of remote flexibility.
How do you become a business development director?
Most business development directors build up through individual contributor roles in sales, account management, or partnerships before moving into management. You'll typically need to demonstrate a history of closing complex deals, then progress into a team lead or senior manager position where you own a meaningful revenue target. From there, consistent performance against quota and cross-functional leadership experience position you for a director role.
Can I get a business development director role without direct director experience?
Yes, especially if you've functioned at a director level without the title. Candidates who have owned a territory or partnership program end-to-end, managed a small team informally, and can show measurable growth outcomes regularly land their first director title. Targeting companies that are scaling quickly or entering new markets tends to open more doors than applying to established enterprises with rigid level structures.
What does the business development director interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to five rounds. An initial screen with a recruiter or HR contact is followed by a conversation with the hiring manager focused on your experience and deal history. Later rounds usually involve a panel with cross-functional leaders such as marketing, product, or finance, and often include a case study or presentation where you walk through a market entry plan or a past partnership you structured and closed.
Where can I find and apply to business development director jobs?
You can find and apply to business development director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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