DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOP & MARKETING in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago

Position Announcement Director of Business Development and Marketing Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI), an applied public health research center within Sinai Chicago, is dedicated to improving the health of Chicago’s urban communities and advancing health equity. SUHI’s approximately 60-person team includes social epidemiologists, research scientists, community health workers, evaluators, interventionists, and community engagement specialists. Together, they examine health inequities at a hyper-local level, partner with communities to interpret findings, co-develop effective interventions, evaluate impact, and scale what works.

Since 2017, SUHI has expanded its business strategy to make its expertise available to a broader range of clients while supporting long-term sustainability and mission impact. SUHI seeks a Director of Business Development and Marketing, a strategic and entrepreneurial leader who will report to SUHI’s President and partner closely with SUHI’s senior leadership team, as well as Sinai Chicago’s business, development, and public relations teams. The Director will lead the business growth strategy with goals of increasing revenue by 30% over three years and securing a minimum of five new clients annually. The Director will create a strategy that drives marketing outcomes to expand SUHI’s visibility and lead generation. SUHI has maintained relationships with approximately 25 clients and generated about $700,000 in annual business revenue in recent years.

The Director will scale SUHI’s emerging social enterprise portfolio by driving revenue growth, expanding its market presence, and strengthening the organization’s brand. Working at the intersection of public health, community health, health care, and business development, this leader will build business relationships, shape marketing strategy, and translate SUHI’s mission into compelling value propositions that increase revenue, raise visibility, and position SUHI as an innovator in mission-aligned business models. The position will begin as a salary-based role focused on building strategy and capacity for growth. Over time, a performance-based component will be introduced to reward successful execution and alignment with strategic and mission-driven goals.

Responsibilities include: Business Development (60%)

· Develop and execute a comprehensive revenue growth strategy for SUHI’s earned revenue initiatives

· Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities, partnerships, grants, and contracts

· Lead prospecting, pitch development, proposal writing, and contract negotiations · Partner with program and finance teams to design sustainable business models and pricing strategies.

· Coordinate with legal counsel to negotiate, finalize, and execute contracts

· Track revenue performance and maintain forecasts · Establish business development processes, tools, and performance metrics that support scalable growth.

· Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term business plans under the direction of SUHI’s President

· Serve as a strategic thought partner in business development across Sinai Chicago’s priority areas: Marketing (30%)

Oversee brand strategy, messaging, and storytelling for SUHI’s social impact portfolio in collaboration with SUHI’s leadership team, Sinai’s marketing team and external consultants.

· Ensure consistent, mission-aligned communication across the organization · Strengthen brand positioning and market presence for SUHI’s social impact portfolio.

· Translate applied research, evaluation, and program expertise into market-ready service offerings and revenue-generating products. Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%)

· Partner with the SUHI leadership team on organizational strategy

· Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making

· Represent the organization at events, conferences, and partner meetings

· Conduct ongoing competitive analyses to clarify SUHI’s value proposition locally and nationally

· Develop and sustain long-term relationships with payers, health systems, community-based organizations, workforce development agencies, and other strategic partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, marketing, communications, or related field.

• Master's degree strongly preferred, particularly in business administration (MBA) or a related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in business development or related field; experience in nonprofit, social enterprise, marketing, or mission-driven organizations preferred

• Proven track record scaling revenue or launching new ventures

• Experience with business-to-business sales, impact investing, or social entrepreneurship

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

• Ability to balance mission with market realities

• Demonstrated success in building partnerships and securing revenue