Vice President, Business Development

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospital campuses, 31 outpatient centers, clinics, emergency rooms, urgent care sites, along with our 17,000 employees, more than 3,000 affiliated physicians and 2,000 volunteers.

Position is located at the Scripps Health HQ in La Jolla, San Diego and requires local residency.

Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

Scripps Health is transforming care in San Diego by blending advanced technology, such as cutting-edge imaging, diagnostics, telemedicine, and minimally invasive procedures, with a deep commitment to patient-centered, whole-person care. The organization pairs innovation with personalized treatment and preventive care to improve outcomes while honoring each patient's values.

Scripps also invests heavily in its people through leadership development, specialty training, tuition support, and peer-driven programs like employee huddles and the RISE support initiative. A strong focus on inclusion and community health equity is advanced through dedicated councils and outreach to underserved populations.

Employees benefit from competitive pay, generous time off, retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and a wide range of support services-including flexible schedules, childcare resources, mental health programs, and continuing education opportunities.

Award Winning Organization:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Step into a pivotal leadership role with Scripps Health as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, you will drive the identification, development, and execution of strategic growth opportunities across the system. You'll evaluate and lead initiatives including new business ventures, internal growth initiatives, physician joint ventures, and a wide range of strategic partnerships - all aimed at advancing Scripps' long-term growth and financial strength.

As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you will provide expert guidance on complex strategic initiatives and emerging opportunities, helping shape the future direction of the organization. This role reports directly to the Corporate Vice President, Business Development.

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Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, with an MPA, MPH, MHA, or MBA required.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience, with a strong focus on business development in clinical programs and emerging opportunities.
• Proven success leading complex organization-wide business initiatives, including joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic and quantitative analysis (internal, market, financial), problem-solving, and project management.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA preferred
• Experience in development within a tax-exempt healthcare delivery system, with additional cross-industry exposure a plus.
• Expertise developing successful growth initiatives for clinical programs.
• Advanced experience supporting large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives and transactions.
• Strong track record of driving measurable growth through innovative partnerships.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.

You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $00.01-$500.00/hour