Director, Business Development - Acquisitions
About the role
Director, Business Development – Acquisitions
Location: Can be based anywhere in Canada, will be required to travel across Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you ready to lead strategic growth, foster meaningful connections, and shape the future of Canadian healthcare?
Lifemark Health Group, a leader in physiotherapy and rehabilitation is seeking a Business Development Director – Acquisitions to play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s growth by identifying, engaging, and building trusted relationships with clinic owners who align with our mission and values and are open to strategic acquisition. Success in this role requires a long-term, relationship-driven approach: initiating contact, nurturing meaningful connections over time, and ultimately guiding owners toward a partnership with Lifemark.
Your strategic business development efforts will include sourcing high-quality acquisition opportunities, influencing key decision-makers, and contributing to deal origination and execution. You will be instrumental in expanding Lifemark’s network of partners, fostering strong professional relationships, and directly impacting the growth and success of the organization through completed acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal Origination & Pipeline Management:
- Identify and qualify potential acquisition targets across assigned regions.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline using CRM tools and market intelligence.
- Conduct high-quality market research to support strategic acquisition decisions.
- Relationship Development & Influence:
- Build trusted, long-term relationships with business owners, advisors, and intermediaries.
- Act as a persuasive, credible advocate for Lifemark in discussions with business owners considering a sale.
- Attend industry conferences, association events, and networking forums to expand your network and Lifemark’s presence.
- Transaction Support & Negotiation:
- Collaborate with Corporate Development and finance teams to support due diligence and deal structuring.
- Lead preliminary discussions and negotiate term sheets, guiding prospects from interest to LOI.
- Ensure smooth handoff from origination to integration teams post-acquisition.
- Brand & Market Leadership:
- Represent Lifemark professionally and consistently as a market leader in healthcare acquisitions.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding market trends, potential targets, and competitive positioning.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years of business development experience, with at least 5 years focused on mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
- Proven track record in deal origination, building pipelines, and influencing senior business owners to transact.
- Strong executive presence and confidence in engaging with business owners, intermediaries, and C-suite professionals.
- Experience in healthcare, dental, physiotherapy, veterinary, or related professional services sectors is highly preferred.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple high-impact projects.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time within Canada.
- Established professional network in the healthcare or related industry is an asset.
Why Join Lifemark:
This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in Lifemark’s growth strategy. You will operate in a high-autonomy, high-impact position where your ability to build strategic relationships and close acquisitions directly drives the company’s success. If you are a results-oriented professional passionate about M&A, relationship-building, and strategic growth, this role is for you.
Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
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About Lifemark Health Group
We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country.
We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields.
We offer a number of rehabilitation programs and assessment services that are accredited by CARF International, an achievement that signals our commitment to high-quality services.
Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out on your career path or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, your journey to a better work life starts with Lifemark.
We foster innovative thinking, invest in your career development so that you can provide the best care for others, support your personal health and wellness with a comprehensive rewards package and strive to make an impact in the over 200 communities across Canada where we live and work.
Our award-winning workplace was recognized by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell as one of 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces in Canada for 2018 and 2019 and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019.
You belong here. Join our team!
Director, Business Development - Acquisitions
About the role
Director, Business Development – Acquisitions
Location: Can be based anywhere in Canada, will be required to travel across Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you ready to lead strategic growth, foster meaningful connections, and shape the future of Canadian healthcare?
Lifemark Health Group, a leader in physiotherapy and rehabilitation is seeking a Business Development Director – Acquisitions to play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s growth by identifying, engaging, and building trusted relationships with clinic owners who align with our mission and values and are open to strategic acquisition. Success in this role requires a long-term, relationship-driven approach: initiating contact, nurturing meaningful connections over time, and ultimately guiding owners toward a partnership with Lifemark.
Your strategic business development efforts will include sourcing high-quality acquisition opportunities, influencing key decision-makers, and contributing to deal origination and execution. You will be instrumental in expanding Lifemark’s network of partners, fostering strong professional relationships, and directly impacting the growth and success of the organization through completed acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal Origination & Pipeline Management:
- Identify and qualify potential acquisition targets across assigned regions.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline using CRM tools and market intelligence.
- Conduct high-quality market research to support strategic acquisition decisions.
- Relationship Development & Influence:
- Build trusted, long-term relationships with business owners, advisors, and intermediaries.
- Act as a persuasive, credible advocate for Lifemark in discussions with business owners considering a sale.
- Attend industry conferences, association events, and networking forums to expand your network and Lifemark’s presence.
- Transaction Support & Negotiation:
- Collaborate with Corporate Development and finance teams to support due diligence and deal structuring.
- Lead preliminary discussions and negotiate term sheets, guiding prospects from interest to LOI.
- Ensure smooth handoff from origination to integration teams post-acquisition.
- Brand & Market Leadership:
- Represent Lifemark professionally and consistently as a market leader in healthcare acquisitions.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding market trends, potential targets, and competitive positioning.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years of business development experience, with at least 5 years focused on mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.
- Proven track record in deal origination, building pipelines, and influencing senior business owners to transact.
- Strong executive presence and confidence in engaging with business owners, intermediaries, and C-suite professionals.
- Experience in healthcare, dental, physiotherapy, veterinary, or related professional services sectors is highly preferred.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple high-impact projects.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time within Canada.
- Established professional network in the healthcare or related industry is an asset.
Why Join Lifemark:
This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in Lifemark’s growth strategy. You will operate in a high-autonomy, high-impact position where your ability to build strategic relationships and close acquisitions directly drives the company’s success. If you are a results-oriented professional passionate about M&A, relationship-building, and strategic growth, this role is for you.
Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
#LI-NC1
About Lifemark Health Group
We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country.
We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields.
We offer a number of rehabilitation programs and assessment services that are accredited by CARF International, an achievement that signals our commitment to high-quality services.
Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out on your career path or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, your journey to a better work life starts with Lifemark.
We foster innovative thinking, invest in your career development so that you can provide the best care for others, support your personal health and wellness with a comprehensive rewards package and strive to make an impact in the over 200 communities across Canada where we live and work.
Our award-winning workplace was recognized by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell as one of 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces in Canada for 2018 and 2019 and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019.
You belong here. Join our team!