Drives relationships with internal, external, and cross-functional stakeholders by proactively building and maintaining strong relationships with key business and functional partners (e.g., leaders from health plans, finance, IT, Regional, Permanente, Risant, KPMF, and other national functions) to ensure alignment and support across all levels of the organization; engaging with stakeholders throughout the organization to foster collaboration and alignment with the companys goals; cultivating a network of external peers, delivery system leaders, consultants, bankers, and other marketplace experts to stay informed about industry trends and opportunities; and promoting the appropriate engagement of internal and external parties in all activities, including 3rd party consultants, investment bankers, communications/GR, legal, compliance, finance, and other functions critical to the successful business development initiatives. Develops and grows businesses and partnerships by identifying potential transactions and opportunities (e.g., M&A, partnerships, new business units, subsidiaries, and investments); leading new businesses from startup to self-sufficiency; designing a business development roadmap aligned with KPs strategy, driving growth and innovation; leading highly complex investments and transactions in care delivery, health plans, and health care technology; developing and implementing a business development function that supports the long-term goals of the growing KP enterprise (including KFH/HP, KPMF, Risant, and other new businesses); and executing functions across strategy, business development, and transformation to provide comprehensive solutions.