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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Director, Clinical Partnerships based in the United States.
As a Regional Director, Clinical Partnerships, you will play a key role in developing strategic healthcare relationships and securing clinical placement opportunities for nursing students across multiple markets. You will lead partnership development initiatives, strengthen relationships with healthcare providers, and support the expansion of clinical education opportunities in both established and emerging regions. Working closely with senior leadership and campus teams, you will identify new business opportunities and build sustainable partnerships that support institutional growth. You will also oversee partnership performance, negotiate agreements, and ensure clinical placement arrangements meet regulatory requirements. This fully remote leadership position combines business development, strategic planning, and relationship management, with opportunities to influence the future of healthcare education. The role requires approximately 10–20% travel to campuses and healthcare partner locations.
As a Regional Director, Clinical Partnerships, you will drive the development and management of strategic healthcare partnerships while supporting regional expansion and clinical placement objectives. Your responsibilities will include:
Identify, develop, and secure valuable clinical partnerships through virtual and in-person meetings, working closely with senior clinical partnerships leadership and campus teams.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with healthcare organizations and key industry stakeholders.
Lead strategic meetings with clinical partners to review performance, share partnership achievements, identify improvement opportunities, and explore potential collaboration expansions.
Monitor and evaluate existing partnership performance, providing recommendations to maximize the utilization of contracted clinical placement opportunities.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify healthcare industry trends, regulatory challenges, and opportunities in new and existing markets.
Research local and national healthcare facilities and maintain a structured database prioritizing potential partners according to available clinical placement opportunities.
Develop and execute regional and national partnership strategies that support organizational growth, secure student clinical placements, and strengthen market visibility.
Identify opportunities to establish high-impact national partnerships that contribute to broader strategic objectives.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align partnership strategies, priorities, and operational goals.
Train and support campus leadership and key contacts on effective partnership development and relationship management practices.
Identify and implement best practices and process improvements to strengthen departmental performance.
Lead contract development, initiation, negotiation, and completion with healthcare facilities to secure clinical placements for students.
Ensure partnership agreements and clinical placement arrangements comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Support Board of Nursing and Board of Registered Nursing applications for new campus approvals by preparing accurate and comprehensive documentation.
Adapt to evolving organizational priorities and contribute to broader departmental initiatives as needed.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive healthcare business development experience, strong relationship-building capabilities, and the ability to establish strategic partnerships across complex healthcare environments. The following qualifications and skills are expected:
Required qualifications:
5–10 years of experience in healthcare sales, preferably within the nursing or healthcare education sector.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, such as Salesforce.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple partnerships and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative teams.
A proactive, team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to share ideas and support collective objectives.
Strong business development and negotiation skills.
Ability to identify partnership opportunities, develop strategic solutions, and maintain productive relationships with senior healthcare stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Established professional network within the healthcare industry that can be leveraged to develop new strategic partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to innovate, think creatively, and solve complex business challenges.
Experience developing regional or national healthcare partnerships.
Familiarity with clinical placement requirements, healthcare regulations, and nursing education environments.
The position offers an annual base salary of $105,000–$110,000, depending on education, experience, and relevant skills, along with additional benefits, including:
Potential performance-based bonus compensation.
Fully remote work arrangement.
Approximately 10–20% travel to campuses and healthcare partner locations.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
15 days of paid time off annually.
40 hours of paid sick leave per year.
11 company-paid holidays.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.