Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate
Full-Time | Hybrid (Remote/On-Site) | $70,000–$80,000/year + Competitive Bonus Incentive
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Field-based during physician office hours (approx. 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with required flexibility for early mornings, late afternoons, and occasional evening events/dinners
Location: Elgin, IL 60120

About Illinois Pain and Spine Institute
At Illinois Pain and Spine Institute (IPSI), we are proud to be the largest interventional pain practice in Illinois, serving patients for over 25 years across multiple locations in the Chicago area.
Our award-winning physicians — including multiple Castle Connolly Top Doctor honorees — specialize in advanced, minimally invasive techniques that restore mobility and quality of life. Known for both clinical excellence and genuine compassion, IPSI has earned a trusted reputation as a leader in comprehensive pain care.

The Opportunity
This is a relationship-focused, field-based growth role. You will identify new referral opportunities, strengthen existing provider relationships, and execute outreach campaigns designed to increase patient volume.

What You’ll Do
Strategic Growth & Relationship Development

• Increase patient volume through planning, management, and execution of networking and marketing campaigns
• Build relationships with key groups and community leaders to generate new patient referrals
• Research prospective referral sources in targeted markets, pursue leads, and follow through to successful agreements
• Maintain relationships with current community providers while identifying new prospects within your assigned territory
• Understand target markets, including industry, company structure, and referral strategies to attract new business
• Promote company services to all patient referral sources

Brand Representation & Community Engagement

• Represent the company professionally at all times, ensuring services are portrayed positively
• Maintain professional appearance, including uniform and personal hygiene standards
• Maintain marketing event calendars and work closely with staff to coordinate event participation

Reporting & Market Feedback

• Keep detailed records and gather consumer feedback to evaluate marketing performance
• Present customer and client feedback to management in an actionable format
• Report weekly on targets, goals achieved, and future plans
• Perform other related duties as assigned

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You…

• Are confident speaking with physicians and office staff
• Are relationship-driven and energized by networking
• Take ownership and work independently without daily direction
• Think creatively about outreach and growth strategies
• Are highly organized and capable of planning and leading events
• Have flexibility to attend occasional evening events
• Enjoy building and maintaining professional relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, or related field required
• At least one year of experience in healthcare business development, community relations, customer service, fundraising, or similar field
• Experience in the healthcare industry preferred
• Experience in marketing project management, communications, marketing campaign development, and/or event planning preferred
• Healthcare or physician outreach experience preferred

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge of public relations and fundraising principles and strategies
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with media contacts and outlets

What We Offer

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Accident and Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Travel Assistance Program
• ID-Theft Protection Services
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program
• Bonusly (employee recognition platform)
• DailyPay (on-demand pay access)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Management Tools

Why You’ll Love Working at Illinois Pain and Spine Institute
At IPSI, you’ll join a respected, innovative organization known for clinical excellence and compassionate care. Your work will directly support patient access to advanced pain treatment while strengthening partnerships throughout the community. You’ll operate with autonomy, purpose, and measurable impact in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Ready to Drive Growth with Purpose?
If you’re motivated by relationship-building, community engagement, and measurable business growth — and you thrive in a flexible, field-based healthcare environment — we encourage you to apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.