Business Development Strategist

HHC • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
 FLSA StatusExempt
Make a Meaningful Impact on Healthcare Growth
Eskenazi Health is seeking a Business Development Strategist to help shape the future of our organization and the communities we serve. In this role, you’ll partner with clinical, operational, and executive leaders to identify, evaluate, and execute growth opportunities across inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient services.
This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic, data‑driven professional who thrives at the intersection of analytics, relationship‑building, and healthcare innovation.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree from an accredited university (MHA, MBA preferred).
• Equivalent experience or degrees in other disciplines will be considered with significant related experience in business development, physician relations, or healthcare marketing.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, with acute care hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Strong project management and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Demonstrated success working with complex, cross‑functional stakeholder groups to bring clarity, alignment, and results.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth initiatives by supporting enterprise‑level analytics, business planning, and implementation efforts tied to organizational priorities.
• Identify and evaluate new opportunities using a proactive, data‑informed, and inclusive approach that can be replicated across service lines.
• Analyze markets and financials by researching internal performance, market dynamics, and benchmark data to assess the viability, risks, and benefits of new programs and services.
• Translate insights into action by developing and presenting clear, compelling business cases—including assumptions, resource requirements, financial projections, and implementation plans—to hospital leadership.
• Track and measure success by building tools and processes to monitor performance, ensuring data integrity and accountability for new initiatives.
• Strengthen physician and community relationships through strategic outreach efforts designed to grow patient volume and maximize referral opportunities.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to surface operational or service concerns, recommend solutions, and ensure timely follow‑through and resolution.
• Champion continuous improvement by serving as a steward of process improvement initiatives and leveraging departmental leadership support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees