Vice President of Business Development, Physician Search

The Medicus Firm (TMF), a part of M3USA, is a national healthcare recruitment firm with a mission to be the market leader through Performance, People, and Partnerships. As one of the largest physician recruitment companies in the US, TMF provides efficient and effective recruiting services to hospitals and healthcare employers nationwide, backed by unmatched sophistication, consultation, and market insight. TMF is a nine-time winner of the Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction award and has built an accomplished team recognized for its culture.

About the role

This role combines hands-on leadership—coaching, mentoring, and managing individual accounts—with high-level strategic ownership of team goals, client relationships, and revenue growth. The Vice President of Business Development leads sales strategy and team performance within the Business Development department, with up to 25% travel. As part of the M3 family of companies, The Medicus Firm benefits from M3’s extensive physician reach through millions of active physicians engaged in market research, continuing education, clinical research, and professional enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales strategy and process to ensure the highest standard of client service across the team
• Lead new business development through lead generation, prospect qualification, and relationship-building—leveraging conferences, referrals, job boards, cold outreach, and more
• Grow existing accounts through strategic account planning, strong client relationships, and proactive issue resolution
• Own team KPIs and performance metrics, ensuring balanced workloads and clear, quarterly-monitored goals
• Manage pricing, quotes, proposals, and contract negotiations to hit team sales targets
• Deliver on personal and team revenue goals—meeting quarterly targets and driving year-over-year growth
• Shape and pitch new ideas to fuel department and company growth
• Oversee the creation and delivery of client-facing presentations
• Build and maintain sales processes that maximize revenue and long-term partnership success
• Cultivate a competitive, supportive team culture centered on client success and lasting relationships
• Deliver clear, consistent feedback—verbal and written—on performance, expectations, and initiatives
• Train and develop new hires to confidently advise clients, present services, and handle objections

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or equivalent a plus
• 4+ years of experience in sales
• 3+ years of sales management experience
• Experience managing a healthcare sales team preferred
• Experience in the physician recruitment industry preferred
• Proven track record of success in healthcare recruitment sales
• Proven ability to sell to and work effectively with healthcare employers/organizations
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop sales staff
• Strong record of achieving sales, revenue, quota, and margin targets
• Proficiency with CRM and reporting tools
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to build and manage strategic client relationships at the executive level
• Demonstrated experience resolving issues and problem-solving in a fast-paced sales environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with colleagues and direct reports

About M3USA

M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since its inception in 2000, M3 has grown significantly, driven by its mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems. The company’s success is anchored in trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 USA prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan and Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Sick Days and Personal Days