Development Director Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Development Director jobs in Phoenix are active across nonprofits, healthcare systems, and higher education, with hiring concentrated in downtown Phoenix, Midtown, and the Camelback Corridor. Employers actively hiring right now include ASM, Kraus-Anderson, and BDO. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Business Development Director will be the driver of new business partnerships for Atlas. This position is the tip of the spear for growth and will be responsible for strategically recruiting new physician partners to existing ASC’s, originating opportunities for ASC acquisitions or De Novo projects through physician relationships, developing strategic growth plans in partnership with Operations VP’s, and executing to achieve revenue growth targets. The Business Development Director will build relationships with our in-market operations leaders, key support center internal partners, and our Joint Venture partner to create an aligned winning culture, driving organic revenue growth leading to sustainable market share gains across an assigned market.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with multiple stakeholders, including internal operations and clinical staff, corporate development team, physicians and their respective staff, payer representatives, and all health system employees to articulate the Atlas vision and create value.
- Independently Synthesizes and executes upon an in-market growth strategy to identify, segment, source, attract, and convert new leads into case volumes.
- Evaluates the current customer base and develops physician alignment and referral networking plans to reach more leads for operational Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASCs) in partnership with Ambulatory Surgery Center Chief Executive Officers and and physician owners.
- Develops a physician recruiting strategy in partnership with Ambulatory Surgery Center Chief Executive Officers, physician owners, Vice President of Operations, and corporate development directors according to the needs and service lines associated with each facility/project.
- Exhibits strong leadership behaviors and is recognized as the new business physician growth leader for assigned market.
- Records data, sales calls, and activity in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application.
- Creates and self-manages a detailed dashboard charting a growth pipeline to achieve revenue goals.
- Engages in the entire sales process daily, from lead generation and prospecting through objection handling, closing and customer success.
- B2B physician marketing to increase network alignment between our partners and the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASCs). Acts as liaison between Health System Medical Group and Health System Payor Network and aligned Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) specialists.
- Networks with medical device, imaging, diagnostic, and all other healthcare sales representatives to identify new leads and growth opportunities.
- Identifies opportunities in the market for acquisitions and future developments.
- Analyzes physician practices and builds economic models for decision making on profitability.
- Provides detailed feedback and delivers customized improvement plans based on physician needs for continuous process improvement both at the ASC and corporate process levels.
- Other duties as assigned.
NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Health and Science, or related field.
- Demonstrated Track record of success in a direct sales role, preferably in the healthcare industry.
- Knowledge of Service Lines/Specialties with relationships usually formed over 5+ years of prior experience in a similar role.
- Experience with Microsoft suite applications( Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- MBA/master’s degree in Business, Communications, Health and Science, or related field.
- 4+ years of surgical (OR) sales experience
- 6+ years leading health-related sales territory/market with direct quota accountability.
This is a field-based position as the primary role is to engage with customers in their place of work.
- Requires extensive driving with periodic standing and walking.
- May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Requires a reliable vehicle (reimbursement plan included)
- Requires significant use of computer, phone, and general office equipment.
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
- Requires travel to all facilities located with a “market” which may include multiple states or regions.
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DIRECTLY REPORTING
Reports to Associate Vice President – Business Development
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
This is a field-based position. Must be comfortable working remotely and independently with limited supervision. Must be comfortable with making multiple sales calls daily, developing a plan or roadmap, and executing a plan to achieve revenue growth goals. The role requires the ability to rapidly identify and resolve issues or conflicts and be comfortable with a fast-paced environment. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable communicating with executives, physicians, and clinical team members. Must be able to interpret claims data analytics and understand financial models. This role will be responsible for focused and dedicated business development recruitment support for all eligible Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) targeting high complexity service lines including but not limited to Total Joints, Cardiovascular, Neuro Spine, Ortho Spine, Interventional Spine, and others based on market needs and geographic coverage. This role will be required to cover large geographies spanning multiple joint ventures and states based on business needs.
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Development Director Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a development director job in Phoenix?
The strongest path into a development director role in Phoenix runs through the city's large nonprofit sector, hospital foundations, and universities concentrated in Midtown and downtown. Candidates who come in with a demonstrated major gifts history, existing donor relationships in the Valley, and experience with Arizona-based foundations or community funders stand out. Familiarity with Phoenix's philanthropic community, including local community foundations and corporate giving programs, gives you a concrete edge over out-of-market applicants.
Which companies hire development directors in Phoenix?
Employers hiring development directors in Phoenix right now include ASM, Kraus-Anderson, and BDO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Phoenix's market is anchored by a dense network of nonprofits, hospital systems, and private universities, all of which maintain active development offices and hire at the director level on a rolling basis.
Are there remote development director jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, though with limits: development director work is relationship-driven, so fully remote roles are less common than in purely analytical fields. About 24% of development director openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting employer flexibility on administrative work. Donor stewardship, events, and major gift cultivation in Phoenix typically require in-person presence, so hybrid rather than fully remote is the more realistic arrangement locally.
How can I get a development director job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is moving up through a development associate or major gifts officer role at one of the city's mid-size nonprofits or hospital foundations in Midtown or downtown. Phoenix organizations such as community health centers, arts institutions, and charter school networks hire at the coordinator and officer level and promote internally. Building a portfolio of grant wins, a donor management system like Raiser's Edge or Salesforce, and volunteer board involvement with local Phoenix organizations accelerates that progression.
Which industries hire the most development directors in Phoenix?
Phoenix development director roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Phoenix's rapid population growth has driven sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure, social services, and higher education, all of which depend on active fundraising operations and hire development directors on a consistent basis.
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