Job Description
Job Description
Description
As a Business Development Strategist at ISG, a forward-thinking architecture and engineering firm since 1973, with a focus on healthcare, you will serve as the vital connector between client needs, geographic market opportunities, and multidisciplinary design expertise within our growing Healthcare Business Unit. Leveraging a deep understanding of the healthcare industry’s evolving priorities; including funding models, data-informed strategies, operational workflows, and regulatory compliance, you will 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.
In this role, you’ll work closely with Tarah Raaum, an industry leader and ISG’s Healthcare Business Unit Leader, to drive both project acquisition and long-term client relationships. Together, you’ll position ISG at the forefront of healthcare design—creating environments that enhance community health, elevate the patient and provider experience, and improve operational performance.
Check out our recent projects : ISG Healthcare Portfolio
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.
We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Marketing, Communications, or similar field, requiredDegree in Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or Masters of Architecture, preferredExperience 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 as :ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Engineering), including committee involvement, conference attendance, and speaking engagements
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 travel