Director of Business Development

Role Overview

• Work closely with the Head of Solutions to strategize, develop, and execute the Healthcare account growth plan, driving healthcare-related business development initiatives and making iterative improvements to ensure revenue generation goals are met or exceeded
• Identify key contract opportunities and maintain a two-year strategic pipeline
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and execute all healthcare BD-related activities including customer engagements, proposal development, competitive assessments, capture strategy development and execution, budget/pricing creation, and more
• Create a pipeline of opportunities and analyze opportunities to provide Coforma leadership with various options and the best strategy to secure opportunity wins
• Work closely with various stakeholders throughout the company including Account Management, PMO, Finance, Delivery, and other subject-matter experts
• Identify trends in customer purchasing patterns and enact specific plans to help the BD team capture a greater share of the business
• Proactively present new ideas and lead business planning efforts with clients to create, grow, strengthen, and promote long-term, mutually profitable client relationships
• Develop and regularly update formal Lead & Opportunity pursuit reviews per our methodologies, tools, or other resource systems
• Develop sustained, deep relationships with influencers within and outside the customer organization and use those relationships and acquired insight to strengthen Coforma’s position for targeted pursuits within their focus areas
• Identify and secure potential teaming partners (OEMs, primes, subcontractors, etc.) with a clear understanding of their complementary and strategic value to Coforma’s focus areas
• Maintain a broad understanding and application of Coforma’s capabilities and their importance to our customers and participate as a subject matter expert throughout the business development/proposal process
• Oversee the assembly of briefs and briefing materials to support proposal development and submission to Task Orders, RFIs, and RFPs
• Research and prepare proposal elements such as opportunity briefs, proposal kick-off briefs, RFP/RFQ, market research, capability statements, and more
• Represent the company at onsite customer meetings, business reviews, and industry days as well as external business networking opportunities, conferences, and events as needed
• Coordinate with appropriate resources to execute necessary legal and financial agreements, such as NDAs and teaming agreements before RFP release

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in business development selling digital services (design, software development, product management, etc.) to clients in the federal, state/local, or commercial healthcare space
• Deep knowledge of and experience working with US federal agencies (particularly CMS, but also including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and similar healthcare-focused agencies)
• Understanding of how federal, commercial, or non-profit organizations procure, manage, and source funding/budgets
• Understanding and knowledge of federal contract vehicles and acquisition strategies such as GSA MAS/FSS, GWACs, IDIQs, set-aside, sole-source, multiple-award, etc.
• Knowledge of SBA small business concerns, size classifications, NAICS Codes, beta.SAM.gov, etc.
• Prior experience conducting market and industry research analyses and identifying, qualifying, and pursuing business development opportunities supporting healthcare tech pursuits
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship skills with a proven ability to tailor verbal and written communication to a diverse range of stakeholders, particularly at the senior+ level
• Full-time resident of the contiguous United States (must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship)
• Must be able to successfully pass any applicable background and/or security checks as needed.

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• Internet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holiday.
• Security: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information, given the nature of our work, even when on vacation.
• Travel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require it.
• Brand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactions.