Merakey · 23 hours ago
Vice President, Business Development
Lafayette Hill, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. The Vice President of Business Development for Merakey’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division is responsible for leading strategic growth initiatives, identifying opportunities for expansion, and enhancing partnerships to support the organization's mission of providing exceptional care.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the IDD Division’s comprehensive growth strategy to expand programs and services across existing and new states/geographies. Ensure alignment with mission, payer dynamics, and regulatory realities. Translates vision into disciplined expansion plans across regions and service lines
Identify emerging trends, regulatory changes, and market opportunities within the IDD sector to inform strategic planning for growth
Evaluate potential new business lines, expansion of current business lines, partnerships, acquisitions or affiliations and opportunities that align with Merakey’s mission and strategy
Conduct needs analysis and feasibility assessments for new programs and markets
Work closely with operations, clinical leadership, finance, legal, human resources, and compliance to ensure growth initiatives are executable, compliant, and scalable across a national platform
Continuously evaluate state and regional markets, reimbursement trends, and competitor activity. Use data and field insight to prioritize where and how the organization can grow
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with state and county agencies, community partners, provider associations, and advocacy groups
Lead contract development, negotiation, and renewal processes with payers and government entities
Represent Merakey at national conferences (e.g., ANCOR, PAR, Open Minds) to influence policy and stay ahead of industry trends
Work collaboratively with operations team to help ensure the seamless transition of new business
Oversee the end to end process of RFP/RFI response development, including coordination with internal subject matter experts
Ensure proposals are competitive, compliant, mission-centered, and financially viable
Partner with operations and finance leaders to transition awarded proposals into successful program launches
Serve as a member of the IDD Division leadership team, contributing to division wide planning, budgeting, and performance improvement efforts
Collaborate with operations leaders to assess program capacity, performance, and opportunities for expansion or redesign
Work with Marketing & Communications to enhance the visibility of Merakey’s IDD programs and highlight innovative practices
Establishes metrics to track pipeline health, return on investment, service ramp up, and long term margin contribution. Adjust strategy based on real world results
Regular travel across current and potential service regions is expected, including statewide stakeholder meetings, market visits, conferences, and partner engagements
Qualification
Required
Experience in leading strategic growth initiatives in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) sector
Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies across multiple service lines
Strong understanding of payer dynamics and regulatory requirements within the IDD sector
Experience in conducting needs analysis and feasibility assessments for new programs and markets
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with state and county agencies, community partners, and advocacy groups
Experience in contract development, negotiation, and renewal processes with payers and government entities
Experience in overseeing RFP/RFI response development and ensuring proposals are competitive and compliant
Strong leadership skills and experience in contributing to division-wide planning and performance improvement efforts
Ability to collaborate with various departments including operations, finance, and marketing
Willingness to travel regularly across service regions for stakeholder meetings and conferences
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Company
Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit organization that provides behavioral and mental retardation education services.
Founded in 1969
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
NJ Human Services
2024-09-04Grant· $0.24M
Leadership Team
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