Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.
Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.
Overview: The Director, Business Development is responsible for leading and managing multiple teams of high performing sales professionals selling products and services directly to the healthcare industry. The Director is responsible for hiring, managing, motivating and retaining a team of sales agents by creating a repeatable, predictable sales process. Additionally, the Director, Business Development assists in the business planning and analysis (BP&A) process and contributes to collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Grow revenues in the assigned healthcare market through the development of successful sales and market building programs to support the company’s corporate strategic goals;
• Manage the day-to-day activities required to provide their assigned Sales/Business Development team with the tools, leads and information needed to sell the products and services into the assigned healthcare market;
• Support the planning, implementation and management of commission and incentive plans, ensure all team members understand their plans, and assist management to investigate and resolve commission-related disputes
• Drive a culture of quality and integrity in sales activity reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness of data in Salesforce
• Provide to management daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required in order that to measure the growth and performance of their team;
• Provide ongoing sales training, product and service training to their team;
• Collaborate directly with the Marketing team in order to ensure appropriate market messaging to target audience;
• Create concise rules of engagement for the Direct Sales team and communicate clearly to each member;
• Using professional sales strategies, negotiate agreements and work to close opportunities that benefit the company, our partners and our clients;
• Develop monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts, proactively identifying opportunities to course correct to ensure team performance meets or exceed targets . ;
• Report to sales leader with up-to-date healthcare industry business drivers and how the company’s solutions can improve the client’s products and services;
• Interface with internal organization (sales, development, marketing, product fulfillment, and product management) to ensure effective customer support in the sales cycle and success of direct sales;
• Other projects and duties as assigned;
• Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement;
• Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and
• Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Employer.
Job Requirements:
• Minimum of six to eight years’ experience managing sales, sales operations or business development teams within the healthcare technology or related sectors, or relevant experience in a comparable domain;
• Strong understanding of sales processes and supporting methodologies;
• Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding quota (team and individual contributor level);
• Ability to manage a team with high velocity projects, while strategically managing longer sales cycle projects as well;
• Proficiency in strategic selling principles and tools;
• Experience managing channel opportunities through forecasting, account resource allocation, account strategy, and planning;
• Strong cold calling skills and coaching required;
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, management and presentation skills;
• Proficiency in strategic selling principles and tools;
• Ability to adapt well to change, be a fast learner, team player and be motivated to succeed;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to articulate ideas, delegate, direct, motivate and train staff;
• Excellent communications skills;
• Excellent PC computer skills (Microsoft office suite);
• Sales leadership experience (with demonstrated success) and extensive knowledge of Practice Management System or Hospital Information System or other health care software applications is preferred;
• Marketing background in assigned market space is a plus.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, sales management, a related field, or equivalent career experience.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Sedentary work (i.e. sitting for long periods of time);
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force;
• Frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions;
• Subject to inside environmental conditions; and
• Travel for this position is expected to be less than 25% to other Inovalon or client locations.
Inovalon Offers a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
In addition to the base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At Inovalon, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Inovalon invests in associates to help them stay healthy, save for long-term financial goals, and manage the demands of work and personal commitments. That’s why Inovalon offers a valuable benefits package with a wide range of choices to meet associate needs, which may include health insurance, life insurance, company-paid disability, 401k, 18+ days of paid time off, and more.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)
If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.
By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.
Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.
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Skills Required
- Six to eight years of experience managing sales, sales operations, or business development teams in healthcare technology, related sectors, or a comparable domain
- Strong understanding of sales processes and supporting methodologies
- Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding individual and team quotas
- Ability to manage high-velocity projects and strategically manage longer sales-cycle projects
- Proficiency in strategic selling principles and tools
- Experience managing channel opportunities through forecasting, account resource allocation, account strategy, and planning
- Strong cold-calling and sales coaching skills
- Excellent negotiation, leadership, management, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to change, learn quickly, work as a team player, and remain motivated to succeed
- Ability to articulate ideas, delegate, direct, motivate, and train staff
- Excellent PC computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Bachelor's degree in business management, sales management, a related field, or equivalent career experience
- Sales leadership experience with demonstrated success and extensive knowledge of Practice Management Systems, Hospital Information Systems, or other healthcare software applications
- Marketing background in the assigned market space
Inovalon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Inovalon and has not been reviewed or approved by Inovalon.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as front‑loaded with growth over tenure, alongside an expanded paid‑holiday calendar and a floating holiday. This structure provides a solid baseline of paid time away from work.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted as a strong element of total rewards. This adds meaningful long‑term value beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid and fully remote options are commonly referenced as a positive, supporting flexibility. This work‑arrangement latitude is often weighed alongside cash compensation.
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