Chief Business Development Officer

## Chief Business Development Officer

BHcare is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven **Chief Business Development Officer** to join our executive leadership team. This executive-level role will support BHcare’s continued growth by advancing strategic partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, strengthening community relationships, and supporting long-term organizational sustainability.

The **Chief Business Development Officer** will provide leadership for business development, strategic growth, development, marketing, communications, grants, and community engagement, working closely with the President/CEO, executive leadership, and external partners to move approved strategies from concept to implementation.

***This position is open only to candidates who permanently reside in Connecticut. Relocation is not offered for this position.***

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Lead strategic growth and business development initiatives aligned with BHcare’s mission and long-term goals.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for service expansion, partnerships, affiliations, and revenue diversification.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders, community partners, healthcare providers, referral sources, and other key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic direction for development, marketing, communications, grants, and community engagement.
• Partner with leadership to assess market opportunities, develop business plans, and implement approved initiatives.

**Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare management, public health, marketing, communications, or related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Experience in leading business development, strategic partnerships, organizational growth, fundraising, marketing, communications, or related functions required; nonprofit or healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, project management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and cultivate strong relationships with executive leaders, funders, community partners, and other key stakeholders.

BHcare offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in the communities we serve

**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member.**