Group Director Business Development (Health)

TL;DR

Group Director Business Development (Health): Leading priority business development efforts in North America for the health sector with an accent on growth strategy and integrated cross-capability solutions. Focus on architecting win strategies for complex healthcare pitches and expanding revenue growth through strategic partnerships.

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - average 4 days/week in office)

Salary: $100,000 — $230,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading creative company part of WPP that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to drive growth for blue-chip global clients.

What you will do

• Execute the business development strategy by evaluating inbound prospects and organic growth opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Collaborate across hirify.global Health and WPP's global network to create integrated, cross-capability solutions for complex healthcare challenges.
• Lead pitch teams as a strategic architect and deliver winning presentations for high-visibility health opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and evolve best practices for vetting clients and building win strategies.
• Develop high-quality pitch materials, credentials, and case studies to showcase integrated health offerings.
• Track business development pipeline performance and contribute to the evolution of the agency's BD infrastructure.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in business development and strategy within digital or full-service agency environments.
• Proven track record of winning and growing major healthcare client relationships.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder pitches and delivering revenue growth.
• Understanding of AI/technology integration and familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments.
• Exceptional executive presence and presentation skills for communicating with healthcare decision-makers.
• Must be based in or able to work from the New York, NY office.

Nice to have

• Experience navigating holding company structures and orchestrating cross-agency collaboration.
• Deep understanding of key trends and challenges shaping the future of healthcare.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work approach with teams typically in the office four days a week.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Collaborative environment working with world-renowned brands like AstraZeneca and Microsoft.
• Culture of respect and equal opportunity for all employees.