Director, Strategy and Special Projects
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The DaVita SNF Dialysis (DSD) director of strategy is responsible for supporting DSD in achieving financial and operational goals, primarily through growth strategy development and execution, but also additional assigned projects and initiatives. This role will provide strategic frameworks, data, analytics, tools, and processes to support execution as well as direct oversight and direction of field-based execution support resources. This role sits as a key member of the leadership team reporting to the general manager for DSD.
Job description
- Lead DSD with strategy development, data, analytics, tools, and processes supporting accomplishing same store volume growth and new site expansion goals.
- Lead field-based resources responsible for supporting same store growth execution resulting in DSD achieving volume growth goals.
- Support business development teammates and DSD operations leaders with data, analytics, marketing materials, and tools to support achieving new site expansion goals.
- Provide oversight and support of projects, processes, and strategic initiatives supporting DSD achieving key clinical, financial, or operational goals as assigned.
- Support DSD communications and change management initiatives (presentations, written communications, and others) for internal and external partners and stakeholders, including DaVita senior leadership, board of directors, other village teams, partners (physicians, SNFs, health systems, payors) and others (CMS, CON boards, state regulators and law makers, etc.)
Education and Experience
- 6 to 8 years relevant experience.
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Masters Degree in business administration, health administration, or related area strongly preferred.
- 3+ years of directly applicable experience in a top tier consulting firm or comparable internal corporate environment.
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint required including familiarity with business intelligence and financial performance software.
- Demonstrated strong analytical, quantitative and logical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively translate complex concepts and detailed data into effective presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a "start-up" type environment with ambiguity and requiring solving new problems.
- Travel: <10% Nights/Weekends: Occasional, but limited.
Requirements
- 6 to 8 years relevant experience
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Masters Degree in business administration, health administration, or related area strongly preferred
- 3+ years of directly applicable experience in a top tier consulting firm or comparable internal corporate environment
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint required including familiarity with business intelligence and financial performance software
- Demonstrated strong analytical, quantitative and logical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively translate complex concepts and detailed data into effective presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a start-up type environment with ambiguity and requiring solving new problems
- Travel: <10%
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
- Virtual Leadership Courses
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.