DaVita Kidney Care · 6 hours ago
Director, Clinical Programs
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $183K/yrDaVita Kidney Care is a leading provider in the renal care industry, and they are seeking a Director of Clinical Programs to lead the clinical strategy and manage clinical program leaders. This role involves shaping the vision for clinical innovation, cultivating relationships with stakeholders, and driving execution of strategic initiatives to enhance patient care.
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Responsibilities
Direct the overall clinical strategy, portfolio of clinical solutions, outcomes and tracking for specified Mineral and Bone (MBD) clinical program and manage leaders of clinical programs
Identify and communicate risks and opportunities and generate plans to address each
Develop, analyze, and communicate business models to guide business decisions, promoting data-driven strategic change
Build out and subsequently manage strategic and enterprise planning team daily and lead enterprise-wide strategy meetings
Lead strategic and enterprise planning, and set and advocate for internal and external goals
Define, track, and communicate metrics around new initiatives, comparing to previous outcomes
Proven ability to synthesize large amounts of data into critical insights, observations or trends and translate them into strategic recommendations
Ability to project manage and streamline communication across multidisciplinary teams both large and small
Initiates and maintains strategic relationships with stakeholders inside and outside of the Village (e.g., physicians, cross-functional partners, community representatives, business partnerships) to advance clinical and economic goals
Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships
Proactively builds and uses key relationships to gain cooperation without formal authority
Supports partners by offering valuable information and resources; works together with partners to create win-win outcomes
Establishes and gains commitment to shared goals
Formulates influence strategy; creates an approach that best positions an idea, plan or objective; leverages supportive factors, break through barriers and addresses the unique needs and preferences of key decision makers
Identify, create, monitor, and maintain key performance indicators including but not limited to teammate productivity, quality audits, and departmental service level agreements
Evaluate department processes and procedures; suggest and implement methods to minimize labor costs and to improve operations, efficiency, and service to internal and external customers
Translates strategic priorities into operational reality; aligns communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results
Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required and manages competing priorities
Sets high goals for personal and team accomplishments and uses measurement methods to monitor progress toward goal attainment
Establishes two-way communication channels to convey business strategies and plans in a manner that engages teammates
Ensures that those responsible for implementing a strategic initiative have role clarity and accountability for required actions and outputs as well as the authority to act in a way consistent with our mission and values
Translates initiatives into actions; delivers on the core business drivers (clinical and economic)
Provide leadership to direct reports through exhibiting DaVita’s core values. Develop leadership activities to help empower and grow future leaders within reporting lane. Mentor and conduct 1 on 1’s with direct reports
Clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; Communicates in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions
Presents ideas, suggestions, and recommendations in a manner that clearly links to business and/or Village needs and priorities
Facilitates outcome-oriented communication - States action-oriented purpose - Presents logical arguments, data, and concrete examples - Provides clear explanation of relevant facts and presents well-prepared case - Moves communication toward agreed-upon actions - Answers the question at hand
Adapts communication style based on the people involved and the target objectives
Negotiates with others using business rationale to influence decisions and effectively handle objections
Manage departmental labor budget and miscellaneous expenses
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to synthesize large amounts of data into critical insights, observations or trends and translate them into strategic recommendations
Ability to project manage and streamline communication across multidisciplinary teams both large and small
Initiates and maintains strategic relationships with stakeholders inside and outside of the Village (e.g., physicians, cross-functional partners, community representatives, business partnerships) to advance clinical and economic goals
Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships
Proactively builds and uses key relationships to gain cooperation without formal authority
Supports partners by offering valuable information and resources; works together with partners to create win-win outcomes
Establishes and gains commitment to shared goals
Formulates influence strategy; creates an approach that best positions an idea, plan or objective; leverages supportive factors, break through barriers and addresses the unique needs and preferences of key decision makers
Identify, create, monitor, and maintain key performance indicators including but not limited to teammate productivity, quality audits, and departmental service level agreements
Evaluate department processes and procedures; suggest and implement methods to minimize labor costs and to improve operations, efficiency, and service to internal and external customers
Translates strategic priorities into operational reality; aligns communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results
Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required and manages competing priorities
Sets high goals for personal and team accomplishments and uses measurement methods to monitor progress toward goal attainment
Establishes two-way communication channels to convey business strategies and plans in a manner that engages teammates
Ensures that those responsible for implementing a strategic initiative have role clarity and accountability for required actions and outputs as well as the authority to act in a way consistent with our mission and values
Translates initiatives into actions; delivers on the core business drivers (clinical and economic)
Provide leadership to direct reports through exhibiting DaVita's core values
Develop leadership activities to help empower and grow future leaders within reporting lane
Mentor and conduct 1 on 1's with direct reports
Clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations
Communicates in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions
Presents ideas, suggestions, and recommendations in a manner that clearly links to business and/or Village needs and priorities
Facilitates outcome-oriented communication - States action-oriented purpose - Presents logical arguments, data, and concrete examples - Provides clear explanation of relevant facts and presents well-prepared case - Moves communication toward agreed-upon actions - Answers the question at hand
Adapts communication style based on the people involved and the target objectives
Negotiates with others using business rationale to influence decisions and effectively handle objections
Manage departmental labor budget and miscellaneous expenses
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
Company
DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita means “to give life,” reflecting our proud history as leaders in dialysis—an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD).
Founded in 1979
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Javier Rodriguez
CEO
Joel Ackerman
Chief Financial Officer
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