Senior Manager, Business Development & Strategy

at  Paramed

Job Description
ParaMed is one of the largest home healthcare company in Canada. Serving patients since 1974, it operates across Ontario, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. As part of Extendicare, a premier seniors care organization, we rely on our 10,000 dedicated and compassionate team members to deliver unparalleled care to over 75,000 clients per year. In 2023 alone, we proudly completed an astounding 10 million hours of care, marking a milestone in our commitment to quality care and growth. Now, as we continue our upward trajectory, we are seeking a visionary Senior Manager to spearhead our strategic initiatives.
Your role will be pivotal, from orchestrating strategic planning sessions to driving the execution of our strategic portfolio. You’ll be at the forefront of identifying new business prospects and collaborating across teams to pioneer innovative processes and policies that will shape the future of our programs. If you’re a seasoned strategist with a passion for innovation and a drive to make a difference in healthcare, join us at ParaMed and be part of a team that’s transforming the way we care for our communities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the portfolio management of strategic projects, collaborating across the organization to drive projects to completion
• Launch new business with new clients, working with Operations, Clinical team, HR, IT and legal to design new workflows and processes, draft new policies, and mitigate risks
• Maintain strong relationships with new and prospective clients to support business expansion
• Conduct comprehensive market research and industry analysis to identify and prioritize new business opportunities
• Support development of strategic plans, and help develop and facilitate strategy sessions with the ParaMed leadership team
• Promote a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving, ensuring strategic initiatives align with ParaMed’s vision and values

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Exceptional project / portfolio management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to launch new programs, including ability to design new process workflows and draft policies
• Strong account management skills to understand clients needs and build trust by delivering on agreed-upon services
• Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving organizational goals
• Agile and flexible, adept at navigating complex situations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or a related field

In Ontario, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance.
Time Type:
Full time
Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together!
ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request

• Lead the portfolio management of strategic projects, collaborating across the organization to drive projects to completion
• Launch new business with new clients, working with Operations, Clinical team, HR, IT and legal to design new workflows and processes, draft new policies, and mitigate risks
• Maintain strong relationships with new and prospective clients to support business expansion
• Conduct comprehensive market research and industry analysis to identify and prioritize new business opportunities
• Support development of strategic plans, and help develop and facilitate strategy sessions with the ParaMed leadership team
• Promote a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving, ensuring strategic initiatives align with ParaMed’s vision and value