Hybrid Associate Director, Business Development

at Emory University

• Job title: Associate Director, Business Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Decatur, United States

About the role

• Associate Director of Business Development supporting funding diversification for Task Force for Global Health. Collaborating with teams to coordinate proposal development and strategic donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Director of Business Development supports the Task Force for Global Health's revenue diversification and expansion of funders by supporting cross-programmatic business development initiatives, operating management platforms, and developing and refining knowledge management systems.
• Oversees prospect research efforts to identify funding opportunities for the organization in government, philanthropy and business sectors.
• Coordinates closely with Integrated Program Services teams such as External Relations, Information Technology Services Team, and Finance, as well as technical program teams to develop prospects and manage all aspects of proposal development collaboratively.
• Develops and refines the business development and funding opportunity pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking, timely updates, and effective communication with internal teams.
• Coordinates proposal development processes, including all aspects (technical, financial, and legal components) to ensure timely and high-quality inputs, using in-house tools and color review processes.
• Conducts or oversees donor, competitor, and market research and monitors resource mobilization landscapes to inform positioning, capture planning, and proposal strategies.
• Supports partner and consortium development by identifying potential partners, collecting required documentation, and assessing alignment and basic eligibility.
• Participates in donor cultivation meetings and manages internal follow-up and development of written submissions to advance cultivation efforts with programs.
• Drafts, reviews, and manages proposal components and supporting documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Assists with editing, formatting, and final packaging of proposals, concept notes, and expressions of interest for submission.
• Collaborates with the Task Force Office of the President, Integrated Program Services, and Program Technical Teams to support strategic donor engagement, partner coordination, and follow-up activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience in business development, proposal development, grants management, or program development within public health or international development organizations, or related field, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A master's degree in public health, international development, global health, social sciences, public policy, or a related field is preferred.
• Solid understanding of public health, business development, and resource mobilization functions, ideally including global health experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling content.
• Evidence of ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Strong project management and organizational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Attention to detail, particularly related to proposal compliance and documentation.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer
• Remote work opportunities available
• Flexible schedule based on department guidelines