Director of De novo Growth & Strategy

Agape Care Group•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

Become a Director of De novo Growth & Strategy with Agape Care Group Drive Expansion. Build New Markets. Bring Compassionate Care to More Communities. At Agape Care Group, growth is more than a strategic objective — it’s a commitment to ensuring that more patients and families have access to compassionate, high-quality hospice care when they need it most. We are seeking a Director of De novo Growth & Strategy to lead the planning, strategy, and execution of new location launches across our expanding organization. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with executive leadership, operations, and business development teams to identify high-impact market opportunities and bring new hospice locations to life. This leader will guide the entire denovo growth process — from market identification and territory planning to launch execution and early-stage performance management — helping ensure each new location is strategically aligned, financially viable, and operationally successful. If you are a strategic builder who thrives at the intersection of healthcare growth, market development, and operational execution, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
Business Development
Market Expansion
Corporate Development
Healthcare Site Development
Strategic Growth Initiatives
Demonstrated experience launching new markets, facilities, or service lines
Experience supporting multi-market or regional growth initiatives
Healthcare, hospice, or post-acute industry experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields required:
Business
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Real Estate
Economics
Related field
Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, willing to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred
Healthcare, hospice, or post-acute industry experience preferred
Strategic market analysis and growth planning
Financial feasibility analysis and ROI modeling
Real estate and site development coordination
Strong program and project management skills
Executive-level communication and presentation ability
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and align diverse stakeholders
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple launches and initiatives simultaneously

Responsibilities

Lead Market Expansion Strategy
Identify and evaluate new market opportunities aligned with the organization’s long-term growth strategy
Conduct demographic, referral-source, and competitive analysis to determine optimal go-to-market strategies
Develop territory strategies and expansion plans for denovo initiatives
Partner with leadership to prioritize new markets based on strategic and financial potential
Support newly hired Hospice Liaisons as they enter emerging markets to accelerate growth and referral development
Drive Denovo Launch Execution
Coordinate the planning and successful opening of new hospice locations
Collaborate closely with the Area Vice President of De novos, operations leaders, and business development teams
Ensure new markets are launched with strong operational foundations and clear growth strategies
Help establish repeatable launch processes, playbooks, and toolkits to scale expansion efficiently
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with clinical leadership, marketing, HR, finance, and operations to support successful market entry
Align internal teams around launch timelines, market strategy, and operational readiness
Serve as a strategic connector between executive leadership and field teams during expansion initiatives
Monitor Performance & Optimize Growth
Track performance metrics for newly launched locations including:
Time to market ramp-up
Revenue growth and referral development
Operational efficiency and staffing readiness
Analyze early performance data and implement improvements to strengthen future expansion strategies
Develop scalable frameworks that allow the organization to replicate successful launches across new markets