VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
UCONN HEALTH
Farmington, CT

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. With close to 5,000 FTEs and an annual operating budget of $1.7B, it is a major supplier of health care professionals and biomedical science professionals for the state. Today UConn Health includes the UConn School of Medicine, UConn School of Dental Medicine, The Graduate School (Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Dental Sciences, Clinical and Translational Research), John Dempsey Hospital, UConn Medical Group, UConn Dental Clinics, and a research enterprise. Their vision is that UConn Health will be nationally recognized for improving the health of the citizens of Connecticut through innovative integration of research, education, and clinical care.

UConn Health has received numerous awards, designations, and accolades including being named as one of Newsweek’s Best World Hospitals and by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and one of America’s Best In-State Employers. More information is available at: https://health.uconn.edu/about/awards

Reporting to the EVP for Health Affairs/CEO of UConn Health, the VP of Business Development will be a key member of the CEO’s senior executive leadership team, combining strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and an understanding of the healthcare industry to drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. In this newly created role, this person will be the primary subject matter expert and advisor to the CEO and other members of the ELT on the identification, development and implementation of business growth initiatives that will achieve UConn Health’s short-and long-term strategic goals.

Key Selection Criteria for this position includes the following:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in similar healthcare business development leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, healthcare administration or a related field is required; Master’s degree in business or healthcare administration or a related field is preferred.
• Track record in corporate and partnership development including health systems, physicians, and other diversified businesses.
• Success in managing complex M&A transactions within healthcare delivery.
• Demonstrated success in developing a broad range of state and national relationships.
• Proven financial management and budgeting skills as well as the ability to build and develop high performing teams.

This represents a wonderful opportunity to join a strong and highly regarded health system. To express interest in this role and to submit a resume, please apply here. All expressions of interest are confidential. UConn Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.