Business Development Leader, Healthcare

DLR Group • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

As a Healthcare Business Development Leader at DLR Group, you will be responsible for advancing our dynamic, growing Healthcare Sector in the Southwest, Northwest, and California areas. You will work closely with the Global Healthcare Leader, Regional Healthcare Sector Leaders, Client Leaders, and collaborate with other Sector-based staff to lead the pursuit, award, and execution of work. This role will also have a strong partnership as well with our Global Business Development Leader to ensure success and career growth. The ideal candidate is socially fearless, entrepreneurial, and ready to lead initiatives to uncover opportunities while also nurturing existing client relationships. Join our employee-owned firm and be part of a culture that values diverse design voices and people with a passion for making an impactful work both on our practice locally and globally.

Requirements

• Industry Proficiency: Understanding and capabilities to speak Healthcare in the A|E|C world.
• Interpersonal Skills: Outgoing and personable, adept at quickly building rapport and effective relationships, both internally and externally.
• Professional Demeanor: Polished and capable of representing the firm at all levels, with a keen attention to detail, especially in marketing materials and communications.
• Receptive & Eager Learner : Open to feedback and constructive criticism, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning.
• Organizational & Collaborative Skills: Excellent at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks efficiently; comfortable in both leadership and team-player roles with diverse personalities.
• Self-Starter & Knowledgeable: Motivated to work independently with minimal supervision, committed to understanding the firm’s practices, services, and goals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of relevant business development experience and/or experience within the A/E/C, commercial real estate or other relevant industries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and experience utilizing CRM software.
• Involvement in industry organizations and community engagement.
• Strong oral, written communication, meeting facilitation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Bring A/E/C Business Development experience and proactively identify, research, and qualify pursuit leads, following up with stakeholders and key decision makers across the Healthcare Market.
• Cultivate and manage long-term client relationships, partnering with Healthcare Regional Sector and Client Leaders to maintain engagement with current and former clients.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities, leading and driving business development efforts.
• Actively engage in industry organizations and committees while gaining familiarity with DLR Group’s portfolio, experts, design ethos, and healthcare trends.
• Collaborate on sector marketing strategies and annual business planning, driving ROI and reducing Random Acts of Marketing (RAM).
• Meet or exceed growth and fee targets in coordination with the Healthcare Team.
• Attend and coordinate industry conferences, handling logistics, client outreach and engagement, and collateral.
• Prepare Business Development Reports, lead weekly strategy meetings, and maintain CRM and BD Tracking Report.
• Coordinate with our DLR Group Healthcare Marketing team for RFQ/P response strategy, review proposals, and assist with interview logistics, attending as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees