Responsibilities:
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
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Position: Director, Business Development
Position Summary: The Director of Business Development, serves as a key member of the Northwest Texas Healthcare System Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for advancing the organization's growth strategy, market development initiatives, and long-term business objectives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with executive leadership team, this role provides leadership and direction for strategic growth opportunities that drive enhanced market position, expand strategic service lines, improve regional access to care, strengthen physician and community partnerships, and support the organization's mission and financial sustainability. The Director is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing opportunities for business growth across the continuum of care, including service line expansion, ambulatory development, physician alignment, strategic affiliations, partnerships, and other initiatives that create enterprise value. Through a deep understanding of healthcare market dynamics, competitive intelligence, consumer trends, and emerging industry opportunities, the Director develops actionable growth strategies that position Northwest Texas Healthcare System for continued success within the Texas Panhandle and surrounding service areas. As a trusted strategic advisor, this leader works collaboratively with executive, physician, and operational leaders to align growth initiatives with organizational priorities and operational capabilities. The Director provides data-driven insights and strategic recommendations that support executive decision-making, capital investment planning, market expansion efforts, and organizational transformation. This position represents the organization in developing key external relationships and serves as a catalyst for innovation, partnership development, and sustainable growth. Success in this role requires a forward-thinking executive who possesses exceptional business acumen, strategic vision, and relationship-building capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to translate market opportunities into measurable organizational growth and competitive advantage.
Provision of Services:
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Lead the development and execution of Northwest Texas Healthcare System's growth strategy to strengthen market position, expand access to care, and achieve long-term organizational objectives. Partner with executive leadership to identify, prioritize, and advance strategic initiatives that drive sustainable growth across the health system.
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Identify, evaluate, and pursue strategic growth opportunities including service line expansion, physician alignment, ambulatory development, partnerships, affiliations, joint ventures, and other business development initiatives. Develop recommendations to enhance the organization's competitive position and regional presence.
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Provide executive leadership with actionable market intelligence and strategic insights related to industry trends, competitive dynamics, consumer demand, physician workforce changes, reimbursement models, and emerging growth opportunities. Translate complex data into clear strategic recommendations that support informed decision-making.
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with physicians, community leaders, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, employers, payers, and other key stakeholders to strengthen Northwest Texas Healthcare System's market influence and support strategic growth objectives.
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Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team regarding growth strategy, business development opportunities, organizational transformation, and market positioning. Develop and present strategic analyses, business cases, and recommendations to executive leadership and governing boards.
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Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by identifying emerging opportunities, assessing new models of care, and leading transformative initiatives that enhance patient access, improve organizational performance, and create long-term enterprise value.
Benefit Highlights:
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Challenging and rewarding work environment
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Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
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Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
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401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
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SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Retention Bonus Program
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Loan forgiveness Program
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More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
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Master's degree in Healthcare Asministration, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field
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Ten years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare business development, strategy, service line growth and operations
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Demonstrates high level of organization skills
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Strong communication skills, both oral and written
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Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications
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