Manager, DaVita Venture Group

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Manager, M&A

Manager, Strategic Partnerships

DaVita Venture Group

DaVita Venture Group (DVG) is the innovation and investment arm of DaVita, focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients around the globe. DVG leverages a mix of acquisition, partnership, and venture investment strategies to develop products and services that improve care for patients suffering from kidney disease and related comorbidities. We are seeking up to 2 creative, passionate, and driven professionals with interest in healthcare to join our team.

The position is based in Denver, CO and the team operates in a hybrid (in-person/remote) model.

Manager, Strategic Partnerships

The primary focus of this role will be driving the assessment, diligence, and execution of strategic partnerships related to tech-enabled services, medical devices and analytic products, and other areas across both early-stage and established companies.

Manager, M&A

The primary focus of this role will be supporting the strategy, identification and execution of acquisitions and investments to support DaVita's long-term growth goals. Areas of focus include healthcare services, value-based care, technology and diagnostics, among other strategic areas.

Positions are based in Denver, CO and the team operates in a hybrid (in-person/remote) model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Assist with the identification and assessment of potential strategic partnerships that align with the company's objectives, market trends, and competitive landscape. Directly engage patients, physicians, and other key stakeholders to understand the customer perspective
• Market Research & Sourcing: Conduct primary and secondary market research to test core assumptions and develop partnership theses. Assist with making recommendations to leadership on external investment and partnership opportunities supported by research on market trends, competitive landscape analysis, reimbursement trends, regulatory considerations, and other indicators of business viability
• Financial Modeling & Valuation: Lead the development of a broad range of financial and valuation models, including sourcing data inputs & assumptions across a broad range of primary / secondary resource
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze partnership performance metrics to evaluate success and inform future strategic decisions
• Talent Development: Direct line management and development of analyst team with responsibility for their ongoing professional development, training, and performance management
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, stakeholders, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and mutual benefit
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to align partnership initiatives with business objectives and ensure successful execution

Qualifications & Required Skillset:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development / strategic partnerships, investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, corporate finance, or a related field, preferably in healthcare
  • M&A: Experience executing or advising on transactions in healthcare
  • Partnerships: Experience assessing strategic opportunities through financial modeling, diligence, and data analysis
• Familiarity with the clinical, operational, and financial drivers that impact decision-making in a healthcare organization (e.g., services, pharma, device, technology sectors are all relevant)
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities, including mastery in the application of a range of financial modeling and business valuation methodologies (e.g., DCF, forecasting, scenario analyses)
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and deliver organizational objectives through immediate team of direct reports
• Intellectually curious mindset and passion for developing novel acquisition and partnership strategies to improve patient outcomes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented workstyle and resourceful problem-solver
• Capability and desire to build strong internal / external network within the healthcare industry
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, prioritize across multiple initiatives, and navigate change / ambiguity effectively and with professional maturity
• Approaches work with an unparalleled level of personal ownership, responsibility, integrity, and ethics
• Personal values in line with DaVita's core values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

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.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.