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Business Development Associate
Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | $65,000-$85,000/year
Hybrid/Remote | Approximately 90% Remote / 10% On-Site
Location: Crown Point, IN 46307

If you're a relationship-builder who enjoys networking, developing new business opportunities, and making an impact in healthcare, this could be the opportunity for you. Join Advanced Pain & Anesthesia Consultants (APAC) in a primarily remote Business Development Associate role where you'll help expand our referral network, strengthen community partnerships, and connect patients with specialized pain management services.

• 90% remote work with limited on-site responsibilities


• Consistent Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule


• Competitive $65,000-$85,000 annual salary


• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on business growth and patient access


• Build relationships with healthcare providers and community organizations


• Collaborative team environment


• Opportunities to develop your business development and marketing skills


• Work with an established healthcare organization


• Comprehensive benefits package

Advanced Pain & Anesthesia Consultants (APAC) is a Joint Commission–accredited provider of multidisciplinary pain management services. Our approach combines advanced interventional procedures with physical therapy and psychological support to address pain from multiple perspectives. Through a collaborative, patient-focused model, our team works to help patients improve their function and quality of life.

• Identify and develop relationships with prospective referral sources within assigned markets.


• Research healthcare providers, organizations, businesses, and other potential referral partners.


• Promote APAC's services and educate referral sources on available treatment options.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing community providers and referral partners.


• Develop and execute networking, marketing, and community outreach initiatives.


• Coordinate and maintain calendars for marketing events and community activities.


• Work with internal teams to coordinate participation and support for outreach events.


• Monitor referral and community feedback and communicate insights to leadership.


• Track outreach activity, goals, and results and provide regular updates to management.


• Evaluate market opportunities and recommend strategies to strengthen APAC's presence within the community.


• Represent APAC professionally at networking events, meetings, and other community activities.


• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, communications, or a related field.


• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare business development, community relations, customer service, fundraising, or a related field.


• At least 1 year of healthcare experience.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to confidently communicate with healthcare professionals, community partners, and other stakeholders.

• Previous healthcare business development or marketing experience.


• Experience developing marketing campaigns or communications initiatives.


• Experience coordinating events or community outreach programs.


• Knowledge of public relations, networking, and fundraising strategies.


• Experience with professional networking and community relationship development.


• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

• Builds genuine, professional relationships and maintains a strong referral network.


• Is comfortable initiating conversations and developing new business opportunities.


• Communicates APAC's services clearly and professionally.


• Can work independently and stay productive in a primarily remote environment.


• Is organized and capable of managing multiple outreach initiatives at once.


• Uses market feedback and relationship insights to identify new opportunities.


• Represents the organization positively in every professional interaction.


• Takes initiative and remains focused on measurable goals and results.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Health Management Tools


• Employee Assistance/Travel Emergency Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Life & AD&D Insurance


• Short-Term Disability


• Long-Term Disability


• DailyPay – On-Demand Pay Access

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Sick Time


• Company-Paid Holidays


• Employee Discount Program


• Bonusly Employee Recognition Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.