Business Development Executive

Senior Strategic Advisor / Business Development Executive – IVD & Diagnostics Position Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Strategic Advisor / Business Development Executive to provide strategic leadership and industry expertise within the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), diagnostics, and healthcare supply chain sectors. This individual will leverage deep industry relationships and extensive knowledge of healthcare distribution, procurement, and government purchasing processes to support market expansion efforts across the United States and Canada. This role is ideal for a seasoned industry professional with a background in healthcare distribution, diagnostics, medical devices, procurement, national accounts, or business development. Retired and semi-retired executives with relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic guidance regarding healthcare distribution channels, procurement processes, and market access strategies. Develop and facilitate introductions to major healthcare distributors, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), health systems, and government purchasing entities. Advise on vendor qualification processes, supplier onboarding requirements, and sourcing best practices. Identify opportunities within healthcare distribution, hospital systems, public health agencies, government procurement programs, and institutional purchasing organizations. Support business development initiatives focused on expanding market penetration and distribution partnerships. Provide insights regarding GPO contracting, purchasing frameworks, and healthcare supply chain operations. Assist in evaluating and executing growth strategies within the diagnostics and medical device marketplace. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership regarding industry trends, purchasing dynamics, and market opportunities. Required Qualifications 15+ years of experience within one or more of the following industries: Clinical Diagnostics Medical Devices Healthcare Supply Chain Prior leadership experience in: Business Development National Accounts Strategic Partnerships Procurement Sourcing Demonstrated understanding of healthcare distribution and procurement processes. Established industry network and professional relationships within healthcare distribution, diagnostics, hospital systems, GPOs, or government healthcare organizations. Strong communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with or within organizations such as: Medline McKesson Cardinal Health Siemens Healthineers BD (Becton Dickinson) QuidelOrtho HealthTrust Government healthcare procurement organizations Additionally, experience with the following is highly preferred: GPO contracting and supplier negotiations Government purchasing and public health procurement programs Vendor onboarding and supplier management Healthcare supply chain strategy Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a former executive, senior advisor, procurement leader, national accounts executive, or business development professional who possesses a strong network across healthcare distributors, diagnostics manufacturers, hospitals, health systems, public health agencies, and procurement organizations. This is not a traditional sales representative role. The client is specifically seeking an experienced industry leader who can provide strategic guidance and leverage existing relationships to accelerate market access and partnership development within the diagnostics and healthcare supply chain sectors. #J-18808-Ljbffr