Research and Development Director jobs in Monroe, LA

* This Position is currently filled. 

The Service Development Director (SDD) is responsible for the Implementation of Business and Marketing Plans for the
facility. Establishes strategic marketing plans to achieve the facility's objectives. Manages the marketing department's
operating budgets and plans by territory. The Service Development Director collects information from referring professional
or facilities then meets with potential patients and conducts pre-admission screenings as a liaison between the source and
hospital to obtain detail information in determining admission eligibility. The Service Development Director assists with
care alternatives for patients and families that don’t meet the Hospitals LOC requirements or program services. The Service
Development Director communicates results of the prescreening process and recommendations to the patient/family and
referral source per company policy. This position is active in the community development of services. The SDD leads the
SDR’s and are available for consultative and provide educational services throughout the month. The Service Development
Department promotes mental health prevention awareness. The SDD develops positive relationships with community
resources and networks to provide a seamless continuum of care and maintain positive collaborative relationships. The
ultimate goal of this position is to improve overall community life for all mental health patients referred to the organization.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing preferred, or Business Development Experience with a
focus on healthcare.
License: N/A
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience in Sales or Development in healthcare and/or medical
industry is preferred.
Proven experience in marketing/sales/customer service and or a clinical educator.

Accustom using mobile tools and applications
Acquired ability to observe goals as minimum standards and always strives to exceed minimum standards
Proficient knowledge of tablets and smart phones
Additional Requirement
Effective verbal communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Analytical problem solving skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
Proficient knowledge of PC computers
Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions
Position requires employee to be on the road, meeting with potential and current clients up to 95% of the time. Must
be able to make all required daily contacts.
Position requires employee to attend training meetings that may require overnight travel.
Will be required to meet goals set forth by facility Administrator.