Director of De novo Growth & Strategy

Become a Director of De novo Growth & Strategy with Agape Care Group

Drive Expansion. Build New Markets. Bring Compassionate Care to More Communities.

At Agape Care Group, growth is more than a strategic objective — it’s a commitment to ensuring that more patients and families have access to compassionate, high-quality hospice care when they need it most.

We are seeking a Director of De novo Growth & Strategy to lead the planning, strategy, and execution of new location launches across our expanding organization. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with executive leadership, operations, and business development teams to identify high-impact market opportunities and bring new hospice locations to life. This leader will guide the entire denovo growth process — from market identification and territory planning to launch execution and early-stage performance management — helping ensure each new location is strategically aligned, financially viable, and operationally successful.

If you are a strategic builder who thrives at the intersection of healthcare growth, market development, and operational execution, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Lead Market Expansion Strategy

Identify and evaluate new market opportunities aligned with the organization’s long-term growth strategy

Conduct demographic, referral-source, and competitive analysis to determine optimal go-to-market strategies

Develop territory strategies and expansion plans for denovo initiatives

Partner with leadership to prioritize new markets based on strategic and financial potential

Support newly hired Hospice Liaisons as they enter emerging markets to accelerate growth and referral development

Drive Denovo Launch Execution

Coordinate the planning and successful opening of new hospice locations

Collaborate closely with the Area Vice President of De novos, operations leaders, and business development teams

Ensure new markets are launched with strong operational foundations and clear growth strategies

Help establish repeatable launch processes, playbooks, and toolkits to scale expansion efficiently

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with clinical leadership, marketing, HR, finance, and operations to support successful market entry

Align internal teams around launch timelines, market strategy, and operational readiness

Serve as a strategic connector between executive leadership and field teams during expansion initiatives

Monitor Performance & Optimize Growth

Track performance metrics for newly launched locations including:

• Time to market ramp-up

• Revenue growth and referral development

• Operational efficiency and staffing readiness

Analyze early performance data and implement improvements to strengthen future expansion strategies

Develop scalable frameworks that allow the organization to replicate successful launches across new markets

What You’ll Bring

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

  • Business Development

  • Market Expansion

  • Corporate Development

  • Healthcare Site Development

  • Strategic Growth Initiatives

• Demonstrated experience launching new markets, facilities, or service lines

• Experience supporting multi-market or regional growth initiatives

• Healthcare, hospice, or post-acute industry experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields required:

• Business

• Healthcare Administration

• Finance

• Real Estate

• Economics

• Related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Skills That Set You Apart

Strategic market analysis and growth planning

Financial feasibility analysis and ROI modeling

Real estate and site development coordination

Strong program and project management skills

Executive-level communication and presentation ability

Ability to influence cross-functional teams and align diverse stakeholders

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple launches and initiatives simultaneously

Success in This Role Looks Like

Successful launch of new hospice locations in priority markets

Accelerated time-to-launch through efficient planning and execution

Strong early performance and financial viability of new sites

Expansion into strategically important growth regions

Development of scalable processes that enable repeatable denovo success

Why Join Agape Care Group?

At Agape Care Group, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports expanding compassionate care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the geographic growth of a leading hospice organization, working directly with executive leadership to bring new care access points to communities across the country.

You’ll join a collaborative team focused on innovation, expansion, and delivering exceptional care.

We Offer

• The opportunity to lead meaningful healthcare expansion initiatives

• Direct collaboration with executive leadership

• A high-growth environment with significant strategic impact

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• A mission-centered culture focused on compassion, integrity, and service

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

Immediate Access to Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Annual Merit Increases

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Health Insurance with Low Premiums

Dental, Vision, and Orthodontic Coverage

$500 Matching Health Savings Account

Short & Long-Term Disability

Mental Health & Counseling Programs

Financial and Legal Assistance Programs

Virtual Health & Wellness Services

Fertility Assistance Program

Years of Service Award Bonuses

About Agape Care Group

As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice across multiple states including Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia.

Our employees are committed to serving with love those touched by advanced illness — providing comfort, dignity, and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences.

At Agape Care Group, a career is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve with love — providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences.

For our team members, these aren’t just words. They guide every interaction, every decision, and every patient experience.

We’ve worked hard to build a culture rooted in integrity, communication, diversity, and compassion, and we would love for you to join our team.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

  • Business Development

  • Market Expansion

  • Corporate Development

  • Healthcare Site Development

  • Strategic Growth Initiatives

• Demonstrated experience launching new markets, facilities, or service lines

• Experience supporting multi-market or regional growth initiatives

• Healthcare, hospice, or post-acute industry experience preferred

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred). 

Required: Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, willing to travel as needed.

We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our family.

*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.