Description

Lifespace Communities seeks a Manager Strategy and Business Development to drive growth initiatives across our senior living communities. In this role, you will analyze market trends, identify partnership and expansion opportunities, build business cases, and support new service lines that enhance seniors’ quality of life. You will collaborate with executive, clinical, and operations leaders to develop strategic plans, evaluate performance, and optimize occupancy and revenue. The manager will lead cross-functional projects, prepare executive presentations, and ensure initiatives align with our resident-first, mission-driven culture and long-term sustainability.
Analyze senior living and healthcare market trends, competitors, and demographic data to identify growth opportunities
Develop strategic plans and business cases for new services, partnerships, and community expansions
Collaborate with executive, clinical, sales, and operations leaders to align initiatives with organizational goals
Lead cross-functional strategic projects from concept through implementation and performance tracking
Prepare financial models and forecasts to evaluate occupancy, revenue, and return on investment
Create executive-level presentations, reports, and recommendations for leadership and the board
Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements to maximize occupancy and profitability
Support integration of new services and communities, ensuring resident-first, mission-driven focus
Coordinate with marketing and sales to support go-to-market strategies for new offerings
Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare, senior living, and nonprofit regulations in strategic plans
Strategic planning
Market research and analysis
Financial modeling and forecasting
Healthcare or senior living industry knowledge
Business development
Project management
Data analysis and KPI tracking
Executive-level presentation and communication
Partnership development and contract familiarity
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
MBA or related graduate degree preferred
Certification in healthcare management, strategy, or project management (e.g., FACHE, PMP) preferred
Experience in healthcare, senior living, or nonprofit strategy/business development strongly preferred