Business Development Specialist

About the Position We are seeking a dynamic and results‑driven Business Development Specialist to support growth initiatives in the Clear Lake and Baytown areas. This role is ideal for a strategic professional who understands healthcare operations, thrives in relationship‑building, and is confident engaging with senior leaders and executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, hospital leadership, and C‑suite executives Identify and drive new business opportunities to expand managed care services within hospital systems Act as a liaison between clients, leadership, and internal teams to ensure seamless collaboration Support employers and organizations in navigating healthcare benefits and employee care solutions Deliver presentations and proposals to executive‑level stakeholders Track, manage, and report on business development activities and outcomes Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape within the healthcare industry Increase outpatient and inpatient utilization of Houston Methodist services by educating stakeholders on services offered and efficient access methods Maintain a pipeline of prospective business, track all efforts and activities, and provide reports regularly to leadership Travel regularly to meet with internal and external stakeholders FLSA Status Exempt Essential Functions People Essential Functions Meet with internal and external stakeholders to develop relationships that lead to new business for Houston Methodist. Liaise with appropriate stakeholders to bring forth service, operations, scheduling, and other barrier issues. Maintain rapport with stakeholders to promote effective community health care provider interaction and utilization. Develop relationships and meet regularly with individuals and organizations to improve communications and education. Service Essential Functions Manage and prioritize multiple tasks, reevaluating priorities according to business needs. Communicate changes in policy and/or new services and programs effectively. Assist in problem solving and act as liaison to provide resolution as needed. Quality/Safety Essential Functions Prepare reports to document and communicate activities using approved software. Stay abreast and adhere to current Stark, HIPAA and IRS regulations in accordance with Houston Methodist policies. Finance Essential Functions Monitor regular reporting to meet or exceed quarterly targets. Research, analyze and monitor assigned markets to identify potential new business or improve service offerings. Growth/Innovation Essential Functions Coordinate or participate in events such as physician orientations, CME conferences, community health fairs, benefit fairs, chamber of commerce events, advisory groups, focus groups, luncheons, and outreach introductions. Identify opportunities to develop new business and assist with development and implementation as assigned. Facilitate relationships with stakeholders to increase effective and efficient professional interactions as needed. Recruit and/or onboard new team members, employees or physicians as appropriate. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree or an additional four years of related experience in lieu of a degree. Experience Five years of experience involving business development, sales or relevant experience. If current Houston Methodist employee, prior experience in Business Development, Project Management, Marketing, Finance, clinical operations or other related experience will count toward total years of experience. Skills and Abilities Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job. Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary to perform essential functions. Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers with a customer‑service focus. Ability to work under pressure and balance competing priorities positively. Proficient in spreadsheet, word‑processing, and presentation software. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Professional handling of confidential/sensitive information. Excellent analytical skills. Team‑oriented work ability. Supplemental Requirements Work Attire Uniform: No Scrubs: No Business professional: Yes Other (department approved): No On‑Call On Call: No Travel May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes Additional Information Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies such as disaster or severe weather events, regardless of selection below. #J-18808-Ljbffr Houston Methodist