New business development position reporting to the Chief Education and Global Health Officer at the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare to develop and manage the implementation of strategic solutions to grow American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) domestic and global education products, services, and programs; provide analytics necessary to implement, measure, and optimize performance and productivity strategies; and leverage internal and external partnerships to support the advancement of educational opportunities and revenue growth in alignment with the AAP mission.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline required. MBA strongly preferred.
At least six years’ related experience managing new business development initiatives in health-related field required, including some experience with global markets and education products.
Experience with budget management, facilitating collaboration and building consensus among various partners, and knowledge of medical education landscape and global health care environment
Demonstrated expertise in building business cases using fact-based market research, and cost/benefit analysis with a go/no go recommendation essential.
Must be able to clearly articulate complex concepts to senior executives, take initiative, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, pay close attention to detail, troubleshoot and problem solve, work both independently and as part of a team, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, bridge partnerships between culturally diverse groups, and promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Must be a strategic and creative leader who displays and inspires innovation, and be mission-driven while also entrepreneurial, creative, and focused on revenue growth.
Fluency in foreign language(s) highly desired.
Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office products and SalesForce and the ability to learn and apply new technologies to advance work priorities; experience with virtual meeting platforms (eg, WebEx, Teams, document collaboration platforms (eg, SharePoint), and budgeting software (eg, Acumatica) preferred.
Travel (domestic and international) and evening/weekend work required, as well as the ability to be flexible with work schedule to accommodate physicians’ availability.
To learn more about the organization, see the full job description, and apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.
Why work for the AAP?
Flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance.
State-of-the-art building equipped with standing desks, treadmill desks, cycle desks, on-site fitness center, and on-site exercise classes.
An on-site cafeteria with food costs that are subsidized by AAP.
Strong focus on mental health and wellness.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive PTO and sick leave.
Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance.
Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the Itasca, IL office per month.
The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a membership organization of 67,000 pediatricians and approximately 500 staff committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP promotes pediatrics and advances child health priorities by developing policy, conducting research, building coalitions, raising public awareness, funding community-based projects, and supporting training and professional education for our membership.
Mission: The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. To accomplish this mission, the AAP shall support the professional needs of its members.
The AAP atmosphere is more like a business office, not a doctor’s office; and we work on behalf of children, not with children. Our two locations consist of our main headquarters located in Itasca, IL with approximately 475 employees, and our satellite location in Washington DC with 15 employees. The AAP staff works hard to support our members who dedicate their efforts to improve the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
