Doctor Referral Institute (DRI)
Position: Strategic Partnerships Manager
Location: Remote with potential travel
Compensation: Based on experience, with performance incentives
Schedule: Flexible, based on agreed responsibilities and performance expectations
Doctor Referral Institute (DRI) helps healthcare practices grow their businesses by developing, implementing, and managing proven physician referral growth strategies.
With experience supporting healthcare providers across the country, DRI offers customized coaching programs and fully managed referral development services that help practices attract the right patients, increase profitability, and create sustainable growth.
We are expanding nationally and looking for a motivated, relationship driven professional to help accelerate our growth.
We are seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to identify, develop, and manage relationships that generate qualified leads and new business opportunities for Doctor Referral Institute.
This position is focused on two primary objectives:
1. Develop Strategic Lead Sources
Build relationships with businesses, organizations, and professionals that already serve healthcare practices and can consistently introduce DRI to potential clients.
Potential partnership opportunities include:
Healthcare consultants and practice management companies
Medical billing and revenue cycle management companies
Healthcare marketing agencies
Electronic health record and healthcare technology companies
Medical associations and specialty organizations
Healthcare business brokers and practice advisors
Medical equipment and service providers
Other organizations with established relationships with healthcare practice owners and administrators
2. Generate New Business
Identify and engage healthcare practices that could benefit from DRI's referral growth services.
Responsibilities include:
Research and identify prospective healthcare clients
Develop relationships with practice owners, administrators, and decision makers
Introduce DRI's services and communicate our value proposition
Generate interest in our Referral Evaluation process
Schedule qualified Referral Evaluations with DRI leadership
Follow up with prospects and referral partners
Maintain accurate records of outreach, opportunities, and results in our CRM
Work with DRI leadership to develop new markets and growth opportunities
The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized relationship builder who enjoys opening doors, developing partnerships, and creating business opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships
Healthcare industry experience preferred
Existing relationships within the healthcare industry are a plus
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Ability to identify decision makers and develop professional relationships
Comfortable with phone, email, LinkedIn, and other outreach methods
Self motivated, accountable, and results oriented
Experience with CRM systems and tracking business development activities
Success in this position will be measured by:
New strategic lead source relationships established
Active referral partners generating introductions
Qualified healthcare prospects identified
Referral Evaluations scheduled and completed
New clients generated through partnership and direct outreach
Consistent follow up and documented pipeline activity
Our goal is not simply to generate a large number of leads. We want someone who can build a network of relationships that consistently produces qualified new business opportunities.
Help grow an established healthcare business with national expansion opportunities
Work directly with company leadership
Represent services that address a critical need for healthcare practices
Build valuable long term relationships throughout the healthcare industry
Enjoy flexibility and the opportunity to make a measurable impact
Participate in performance incentives tied to business growth
If you enjoy building relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and creating new business opportunities, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Doctor Referral Institute
Help us build the relationships that drive healthcare practice growth.
Strategic Partnership Manager
$30–$55/hourly
