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Senior Director, Business Development – PBM

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationNashville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 17, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Business Development to support Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) growth initiatives.


This senior-level role is responsible for driving new business development and sales growth within the pharmacy division. The Senior Director serves as a subject matter expert for PBM programs and partners closely with corporate consultants, HR leaders, and internal sales, marketing, and pharmacy leadership teams to expand PBM participation and revenue. This position is an individual contributor role with high visibility and significant market-facing responsibilities.


Key Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed annual sales growth goals for the pharmacy division

• Serve as PBM program expert to external corporate stakeholders including consultants, HR leaders, and executive decision-makers

• Assist in the development and execution of annual sales strategies and tactics

• Create and manage targeted prospect and channel partner pursuit lists

• Maintain a strong and active pipeline across all stages of the sales cycle

• Lead outreach to new business opportunities and manage consultant and broker relationships

• Support and collaborate with PBM vendor sales teams and internal pharmacy leadership

• Contribute to RFP strategy, responses, and final engagement support

• Coach and support sales team members with subject matter expertise when needed

• Collaborate on the development of sales and marketing materials, webinars, and educational content

• Maintain a strong, visible presence in the marketplace through meetings, conferences, and industry events

• Travel as needed to support business development efforts


Role Details:

• Individual contributor role with no direct reports

• Expected travel: approximately 25–30%

• Corporate-facing, consultative sales environment


Compensation:

• Salary Range: $168,000 – $205,000 (based on years of experience)

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, science, business, marketing, health administration, or related field required


Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of current business development experience in the pharmacy or PBM space REQUIRED

• At least 5 years of experience in management or senior leadership roles

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales growth goals

• Experience leading sales initiatives and managing complex pipelines

• Strong experience working with HR buyers (Benefits Managers, VP HR, etc.)

• Extensive experience working with third-party consultants and brokers

• Deep understanding of PBM contracting, operations, and program design


Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional designation such as MBA, PharmD, RPh, ASA, or FSA preferred


Additional Requirements:

• Must have CURRENT business development experience in the pharmacy space to be considered

• Ability to travel up to 30%


Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are processed securely through Purple Cow Recruiting.

Key Skills
Business DevelopmentSales GrowthPBM ProgramsConsultative SalesPipeline ManagementRFP StrategySales StrategiesMarket PresenceHR RelationshipsConsultant RelationshipsPharmacy LeadershipEducational ContentSales Team CoachingProspect ManagementVendor CollaborationIndustry Events
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipSalesConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior Director is responsible for driving new business development and sales growth within the pharmacy division. This includes meeting sales goals, serving as a PBM expert, and managing relationships with corporate stakeholders.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$168,000 - $205,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
14
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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