Senior Director, Referral Services & Business Development
At a glance
Director-level Business Development role at Massgeneralbrigham. Somerville-MA · full-time · $161,657–$235,154 base.
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What you'll do
- Run referral operations and patient flow, then use referral data to spot service improvements and growth opportunities
- Build referral strategies and hospital partnerships to expand access to home-based care
- Coordinate with clinical, administrative and marketing teams so referral workflows support patient care
- Direct marketing work that promotes hospital services, while ensuring referral activity follows applicable rules
- Lead and develop teams, and brief senior leaders on referral patterns, operational results and growth
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, nursing or a related area
- At least eight years in healthcare operations, referral management, business development or a related field
- At least five years leading teams and cross-functional work at a senior level
Who this fits
This director-level leadership role suits someone who has led healthcare operations and referral growth, with experience managing teams and organizational change. The position is hybrid, with regular presence across the service territory and at the Somerville headquarters, plus significant travel for provider relationships, meetings and growth work.
From the employer
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home is seeking a Senior Director, Referral Services & Business Development to lead referral operations and drive strategic growth across the home-based care continuum. This leader will oversee the Referral Services Center and support enterprise priorities across home health and Healthcare at Home as services expand.This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, leading transformation, and enabling scalable growth in home-based care delivery.
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Why This Role Matters
Healthcare at Home is a strategic growth priority within Mass General Brigham, reshaping how care is delivered across the system. This Senior Director role sits at the center of that evolution—ensuring strong, efficient referral operations while enabling the organization’s continued expansion.
This leader will directly influence patient access, system performance, and the advancement of home-based care across MGB.
This is a hybrid leadership role with expected regular presence across the Healthcare at Home service territory and the corporate headquarters at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA. Significant travel is anticipated to support provider relationship development, on-site meetings, hospital and partner engagement, and market growth activities.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead and manage the division's referral operations to ensure efficient and effective patient flow.
•Develop and implement business development strategies to expand referral networks and enhance hospital partnerships.
•Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and marketing teams to ensure referral processes align with patient care objectives.
•Monitor and analyze referral data to identify opportunities for process improvements and growth.
•Establish relationships with external stakeholders, including physicians, healthcare providers, and business partners, to drive referral growth.
•Oversee the development of marketing initiatives to promote hospital services and expand market reach.
•Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and industry standards in referral and business development activities.
•Provide leadership and mentorship to teams, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall performance.
•Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on referral trends, operational efficiency, and business development outcomes.
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Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field required.
- Master’s degree preferred
Experience
- 8+ years of experience in healthcare operations, referral management, business development, or related field (required)
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives (required)
- Experience in home health, hospice, home infusion, or post-acute care preferred
- Demonstrated success leading organizational redesign, operational transformation, or enterprise change initiatives strongly preferred
Leadership Competencies
- Strong data analytics and strategic thinking skills, with ability to translate insights into enterprise action
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence senior leadership and system partners
- Strong written communication skills, with ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable narratives
- Proven success leading large-scale change management and organizational transformation
- Ability to design and implement scalable operating models and workflow redesign
- Strong executive presence with ability to influence across clinical, operational, and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to build and grow referral networks in complex healthcare environments
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
At Mass General Brigham, our employees are our most important resource. We are committed to ensuring employees have access to a benefits package that is comprehensive, contemporary, and highly competitive. We offer a full range of benefits that meet the needs of you and your family, including programs to support your health, financial well-being, and life.
Offerings include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A robust retirement savings program
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
- And other perks!
Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives!
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$161,657.60 - $235,154.40/Annual
Grade
10
EEO Statement:
1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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