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Strategic Business Development roles at U.S. companies can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Advanced-degree professionals typically pursue EB-2, while EB-3 covers skilled candidates with bachelor's degrees and relevant experience.
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Your future role at a glance:
The Vice President of Strategy will develop and execute the strategic direction of Ministry Market long-term strategic and business development plans, integrated strategic, operational and financial plans, service line growth strategies, capital plans and value-based care strategy.
Location: Pensacoal, FL
Department/Specialty: Business Development
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
The Vice President of Strategy and business development should have the experience and skills to support and drive Ascension’s strategy through leadership engagement, thought leadership, and project delivery.
- Partner with the Chief Strategy Officer to develop the Ministry Market's strategic and business development plans.
- Direct the strategic aspects of the annual Strategic Dynamic Planning process, including coordination of Ministry Market leader input and engagement in the process.
- Lead strategic initiatives and oversee the development and execution of deliverables and solutions across the Ministry.
- Responsible for identification and execution of business development strategies to drive growth for the Ministry. This includes the development of growth plans and engagement with key clinical leaders.
- Responsible for building relationships to establish partnership and affiliations and collaborate to evaluate and execute strategic transactions.
- Design and prioritize the strategic growth opportunities within and across markets with employers, health systems, payers, government entities, brokers and other key potential clients or strategic partners.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Education: Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What additional requirements you'll need:
- Master's Degree preferred
- Healthcare leadership experience required
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.
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.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
The Vice President of Strategy will develop and execute the strategic direction of Ministry Market long-term strategic and business development plans, integrated strategic, operational and financial plans, service line growth strategies, capital plans and value-based care strategy.
Location: Pensacoal, FL
Department/Specialty: Business Development
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
The Vice President of Strategy and business development should have the experience and skills to support and drive Ascension’s strategy through leadership engagement, thought leadership, and project delivery.
- Partner with the Chief Strategy Officer to develop the Ministry Market's strategic and business development plans.
- Direct the strategic aspects of the annual Strategic Dynamic Planning process, including coordination of Ministry Market leader input and engagement in the process.
- Lead strategic initiatives and oversee the development and execution of deliverables and solutions across the Ministry.
- Responsible for identification and execution of business development strategies to drive growth for the Ministry. This includes the development of growth plans and engagement with key clinical leaders.
- Responsible for building relationships to establish partnership and affiliations and collaborate to evaluate and execute strategic transactions.
- Design and prioritize the strategic growth opportunities within and across markets with employers, health systems, payers, government entities, brokers and other key potential clients or strategic partners.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Education: Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 4 of those years being in leadership/management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What additional requirements you'll need:
- Master's Degree preferred
- Healthcare leadership experience required
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.
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.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Strategic Business Development
Document your specialized credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the role's minimum requirements. Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and employment letters now so your credentials align precisely with the job description filed with DOL.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that posts a strategic business development role will sponsor a green card. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for similar business development or strategy titles in the past two years.
Understand how EB-2 NIW applies to your profile
If your business development work has national economic impact, a National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition without employer sponsorship. This is a real option for candidates with a track record of measurable market expansion or cross-border deal origination.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Filtering job listings by green card sponsorship history saves weeks of manual research. Migrate Mate surfaces strategic business development roles at companies with verified EB-2 or EB-3 filing activity, so you apply where sponsorship is already established.
Negotiate job description language during the offer stage
The PERM labor certification locks in the role's minimum requirements. Work with your employer's immigration counsel before the job description is finalized, ensuring your actual qualifications match what DOL will evaluate during the recruitment audit period.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment early
PERM-sponsoring employers must comply with Form I-9 requirements, and E-Verify enrollment signals they have an established immigration infrastructure. Confirm enrollment before signing an offer if green card sponsorship is a condition of accepting the role.
Green Card Strategic Business Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Strategic Business Development roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-2 covers candidates with advanced degrees or strong professional standing, which fits business development directors and senior strategists. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Your employer selects the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL, so the role's minimum requirements in the job description determine which category fits.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There's no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, which removes the uncertainty of H-1B visa registration. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically takes two to four years for ROW (rest-of-world) nationals, versus the H-1B's faster initial authorization but recurring renewal dependency.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a business development role?
Your employer recruits for the position through DOL-mandated steps, including job postings, internal notices, and newspaper advertisements, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available. The job description filed with DOL defines the minimum requirements. If recruitment is completed without a qualifying U.S. applicant, your employer submits the PERM application. DOL processing currently runs around 18 months for standard applications, though audit selections can extend this.
Can I find Strategic Business Development jobs where employers already sponsor green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search strategic business development roles filtered by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will commit to PERM. Focusing your search on companies with established immigration infrastructure significantly reduces the risk that an offer falls through due to employer hesitation on sponsorship costs or timelines.
Does the priority date backlog affect green card sponsorship for business development professionals?
It depends on your country of birth. Nationals from India and China face significant EB-2 and EB-3 priority date backlogs, meaning years can pass between I-140 approval and the ability to file for adjustment of status. Most other nationalities currently have current or near-current priority dates at the EB-3 level. USCIS publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly, which shows the current cutoff dates by category and country.