Overview
Business Development Strategist - Healthcare at ISG is a role that connects client needs, geographic market opportunities, and multidisciplinary design expertise within the Healthcare Business Unit. The position focuses on leveraging knowledge of the healthcare industry's evolving priorities, including funding models, data-informed strategies, operational workflows, and regulatory compliance, to position ISG as a trusted partner to health systems, contractors, owner representatives, and vendors. This role is instrumental in driving strategic growth and expanding ISG's impact across the healthcare landscape.
Location : Brookfield, WI | Department : Business Development | Compensation : $65,000 - $175,000 / year
As a part of this team, you will work closely with Tarah Raaum, ISG's Healthcare Business Unit Leader, to drive project acquisition and long-term client relationships and help position ISG at the forefront of healthcare design.
Essential Duties
- Healthcare Intelligence : Has healthcare knowledge to make projects happen. Understands healthcare industry trends, regulatory changes, and the competitive positioning of A / E firms to guide pursuit strategies and ensure ISG is aligned with Client needs.
- Internal Strategic Alignment : Partners with ISG's business unit leader, practice group leaders, and marketing team to develop strategies for proposals, presentations, and interviews that resonate with client priorities and needs.
- Client Development : Builds and nurtures relationships with healthcare executives, facilities leaders, and C-suite decision-makers, identifying opportunities where design and engineering can add measurable value. Partners with Business Unit Leader to implement regional strategies by state.
- Brand Positioning : Elevates the firm's visibility through thought leadership, conference participation, and targeted campaigns, showcasing expertise in healthcare design. Ability to work in state markets as well as grow national presence.
- Collaboration : Acts as a bridge between healthcare business development and architecture and engineering technical teams, ensuring that client insights inform design solutions and that project successes translate into long-term partnerships and value.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Administration, Marketing, Communications, or similar field, requiredAdvanced degree preferredMasters of Business Administration, Masters of Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or Masters of Architecture
Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (AEC) industry, preferred10+ years experience in Healthcare operations – strong knowledge of what drives capital projects and investmentStrategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approachProven ability to build strong client relationships and promote ISG's design solutionsExceptional communication skills—able to convey ideas empathetically, visually, and effectively in both written and verbal formatsPreferred Industry Credentials and Affiliations : Active membership and participation in professional organizations such asASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering)
FASHE (Fellow of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering)AIA (American Institute of Architects)ACHA (American College of Healthcare Architects)AHA (American Hospital Association)Additional Certifications (Preferred but not required) :CHE – Certified Health Care Engineer
CHFM – Certified Health Care Facility ManagerCHC – Certified Health Care ConstructorHCC – Health Care Constructor CertificateISG Employee Owner Benefits
Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start datePaid holidays and paid volunteer timePaid parental leaveBi-annual profit sharingEmployee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)Traditional + Roth 401K retirement planLife insuranceHSA and FSA optionsBereavement leaveSupplemental voluntary benefitsShort term and long-term disabilityParking reimbursement, varies on office locationCell phone plan reimbursementMileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travelDetails
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Business Development and SalesIndustries : Architecture and PlanningJ-18808-Ljbffr