Senior Clinical Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist (Healthcare, Hybrid) – Chicago About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, has a 130‑year history and a mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. The regionally accredited university comprises the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions.
Chamberlain Care® guides our culture of service excellence and care across four dimensions: care for self, colleagues, patients/clients, and all. We operate a hybrid schedule with four in‑office days per week (Monday–Thursday).
Live Chamberlain Care® by applying today.

Opportunity at a Glance

The primary purpose of this role is to establish clinical relationships in markets where new campus locations are likely to open and to support new programs.

• Develop relationships with health organizations in potential and current markets.
• Develop and manage a national account strategy.
• Use direct mail, telephone, email, and face‑to‑face meetings to determine clinical site capacity for Chamberlain University students and potential for partnership.
• Initiate clinical affiliation agreements and other types of written support for applications for approval of program and new campuses.
• Research, contact, negotiate, and contract with potential clinical agencies for student experiences.
• Identify potential strategic opportunities based on market intelligence.
• Act as subject matter expert on clinical relationship initiatives.
• Identify best practices, create client‑facing information, and establish ongoing working relationships.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years business development experience required.
• Healthcare sales experience preferred.
• Nursing background preferred.
• 1+ year experience with  preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills – must be able to work with various levels of management.
• Team player willing to share and exchange ideas.
• Action oriented – work autonomously with little direction.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $53,520.90 and $96,736.53
. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job‑related factors such as experience, training, geographic location, licensure, certifications, market factors, departmental budgets, and responsibility.

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

The position qualifies for the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program with 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 paid holidays

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation