Director of Business and Consumer Engagement

Facility: West Campus (Chase): 303 E Republic Rd, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1733 Consumer Experience Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group .  Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's  Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)   For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:  Benefits | CoxHealth Job Description: The Director of Business and Consumer Engagement is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, operations and performance of consumer experience and business development teams. This position supports the execution of strategic initiatives designed to enhance consumer experience, strengthen customer relationships, expand business opportunities, and drive organizational growth. Working under the direction of the Administrative Director of Business and Consumer Engagement, this role leads operational activities across consumer experience and business development functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, service excellence standards, and growth objectives. The Director collaborates with operational, clinical, and administrative leaders to improve consumer engagement, remove service barriers, optimize processes, strengthen customer relationships, and support business growth initiatives. The Director serves as a key leader in fostering a consumer-focused culture while ensuring business development and engagement teams are effectively positioned to meet performance expectations and strategic objectives. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Master's Degree Experience Required: Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in healthcare, business development, consumer experience, customer service, marketing, sales, or a related field Preferred: Five (5) years of leadership experience in healthcare, business development, consumer experience, or related operational leadership roles Skills Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with physicians, staff, consumers, employers, brokers, payers, and community stakeholders Strong leadership and team development capabilities Excellent oral and written communication skills Strategic and operational planning Project management and process improvement Critical thinking and problem-solving Conflict management and negotiation Financial stewardship and budget management Data analysis and performance management Ability to influence, communicate effectively, and navigate organizational change Consumer-focused mindset Relationship building and stakeholder engagement Innovative thinking and continuous improvement Ability to develop and execute engagement strategies aligned with organizational goals