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Principal, Corporate Development

UNC Health Care
United States, North Carolina, Morrisville
5221 Paramount Parkway (Show on map)
Jun 18, 2026

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

The Principal, Corporate Development serves as a key leader within the Corporate Development team at UNC Health. In this role, the Principal partners with senior administrative and clinical leadership, and external partners and advisors to advance the System's growth-oriented goals. This is a Director-equivalent role where a background in consulting, healthcare-focused strategy, or experience leading complex initiatives is strongly preferred. The Principal leads a portfolio of engagements and associated project teams across a wide range of topics, which may include but are not limited to the following:

The Principal leads a portfolio of engagements and associated project teams across a wide range of topics, which may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Acquisitions of businesses or facilities to advance the System's growth and access goals
  • Formation of joint ventures or other operating partnerships to bring the unique capabilities of external parties together with the assets of UNC Health to differentially advance our mission
  • Development of new products, services, or capabilities to serve communities in North Carolina in new ways
  • Major system-level initiatives
  • Value-based care and new care delivery models

The Principal leads multiple engagements and project teams. As a project lead, the Principal establishes scope and develops well-designed project plans, organizes individual and project team responsibilities to meet project goals, partners with and frequently interacts with stakeholders including senior executives, leads relationships with external counterparties and advisors, and makes disciplined executive decisions to drive optimal outcomes. The individual leads and mentors project teams which may include Engagement Managers, Sr. Consultants, and Consultants. The Principal may serve as a key liaison and strategic partner to executive leaders and/or system service lines.

A successful candidate will be highly motivated to take on complex project assignments, collaborative and effective working with cross-functional teams, analytical, and a strong problem-solver. The individual will be an expert storyteller and skilled at building narratives and recommendations for executive audiences, leadership forums, and Boards.

A successful candidate will be highly motivated to take on complex project assignments, collaborative and effective working with cross-functional teams, analytical, an effective negotiator, and a disciplined problem-solver. The individual will be an expert storyteller and skilled at building narratives and recommendations for executive audiences, leadership forums, and Boards. The Principal will report to the Executive Director, Corporate Development. The team is part of UNC Health's Finance Division, which includes Corporate Development & Growth, Financial Planning & Analytics, Revenue Cycle, and Accounting functions, reports up to the Chief Financial Officer.


    Responsibilities:
    Strategic Leadership: Develops and articulates a compelling vision for the team and its projects. Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Aligns strategic goals across multiple initiatives. Stays on top of industry trends and emerging market activities to identify new opportunities. Proactively identifies and mitigates potential risks to project success. Serves as a trusted thought partner. Drives impactful outcomes aligned to organizational priorities.
    Project Management: Lead and simultaneously manage multiple complex, cross-functional projects. Develops project plans and roadmaps. Mentors and develops high-performing teams. Supports a culture of collaboration and teamwork. Effectively allocates team resources to maximize project success. Can independently and confidently lead strategy engagements.
    Stakeholder Engagement: Builds and maintains strong relationships with senior executives and other key decision-makers within and outside the organization. Effective at understanding counterparties' goals, developing compelling solutions, and negotiating key terms. Leverages unique skillsets of external advisors/experts while holding them accountable.
    Leading People: Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. Delegates responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
    Leading Change: Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.
    Results Driven: Exceeds organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services


    Other Information

    Other information:
    Education Requirements:
    * Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
    Licensure/Certification Requirements:
    * None required.
    Professional Experience Requirements:
    * Seven (7) years of relevant experience (e.g., consulting, healthcare administration, strategy, finance, business development, capital planning, or facilities planning) or two years at a top tier consulting firm with four (4) years of other relevant work experience.
    * A minimum of five (5) years of management (people, project, or program) experience is required.
    Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
    * Experience leading strategy engagements and knowledge of consulting practices used by top firms.
    * Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities.
    * High competency in Microsoft PowerPoint and proficiency building executive-ready presentations.
    * Strong analytical skills and ability to simplify complex problems and data.
    * Mentorship and ability to develop, grow, and strengthen the performance of consulting staff.


    Job Details

    Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

    Entity: Shared Services

    Organization Unit: Corporate Dvlpmnt and Growth

    Work Type: Full Time

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

    Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

    Work Schedule: Day Job

    Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

    This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

    UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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