Business Development Director

The Business Development Director identifies high-impact sales talent, distributor organizations, and strategic commercial opportunities that can accelerate Advita Ortho's growth. The role builds a national pipeline of high-performing orthopedic representatives and distributor principals, with particular emphasis on Shoulder and Foot & Ankle relationships, while cultivating priority prospects before they are actively considering a move. This position also connects qualified distributor and market opportunities with Advita's regional sales leadership. It is not a regional sales management role; its focus is expanding the company's access to talent and strategic growth opportunities nationwide. Competitive Talent Acquisition Build and maintain national pipelines of high-performing orthopedic representatives, sales teams, and distributor principals by market, specialty, product category, and competitor. Proactively identify and cultivate priority talent before candidates are actively considering a career move. Assess production, surgeon relationships, geography, competitive position, motivations, career objectives, strategic fit, and commercial potential. Present qualified talent opportunities to the appropriate Regional Vice President (RVP) and Senior Vice President (SVP), Sales. Competitive Intelligence Maintain current knowledge of the orthopedic sales landscape, including organizational changes, territory movement, acquisitions, restructurings, and leadership changes. Monitor movement of high-performing representatives and distributor teams, identify resulting recruiting opportunities, and provide actionable intelligence to senior leadership. Distributor & Market Development Identify and evaluate distributor organizations with strong surgeon relationships, complementary portfolios, and alignment with Advita Ortho's commercial model. Develop relationships with distributor principals, qualify opportunities, and facilitate introductions to the appropriate RVP. Identify untapped markets, geographic expansion opportunities, competitive disruption, and strategic sales organizations that could materially strengthen market presence. Partner with the SVP, Sales and RVPs to prioritize opportunities and support strategic distributor negotiations when requested. Talent Recruitment, Conversion & Handoff Own relationships with priority candidates throughout the recruiting process and maintain accountability for pipeline progression. Coordinate with Sales leadership, Human Resources, and other stakeholders on evaluation, compensation discussions, offer development, and a timely candidate experience. After hire, partner with the appropriate RVP and Director, Strategic Growth to establish geographic assignment, distributor structure, target surgeons, initial accounts, product focus, training requirements, and 90-, 180-, and 365-day objectives. Facilitate a clear transition of the new hire relationship to the appropriate RVP. Maintain a…