Director Of Corporate Development And Portfolio Innovation, R&D

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
Director of Corporate Development and Portfolio Innovation, R&D
DaVita Venture Group (DVG) is the innovation arm of DaVita, focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients around the globe. DVG will fund, develop and launch products, solutions and business models that improve care for patients suffering from kidney disease and related comorbidities. We are seeking a creative, passionate, and driven corporate development professional with a deep understanding of healthcare to join our strategic partnerships team. As part of this role, you will lead our strategic partnerships, R&D collaborations, and other investments, in device, diagnostics, tech-enabled services, and analytic products and other strategic areas. You will help drive growth through innovation, through a mix of organic and inorganic growth initiatives, will include investments and partnerships with both early stage and more established companies.
The position is located in Denver, CO. Onsite, hybrid. Relocation assistance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a point of connectivity between portfolio companies and DaVita and support the development of customer relationships
• Network with peers at other strategic investors and within the broader health care ecosystem
• Build strong relationships within DaVita and the external market
• Perform and oversee financial and valuation analysis
• Be a thought leader, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry and technology trends, as well as attending events/conferences
• Draft internal investment memos
• Support portfolio company/product success
• Collaborate with DaVita stakeholders to build strategic investment rationale
• Serve on partnership or portfolio boards dependent on partnership governance structure
• Facilitate involvement of subject matter experts in diligence and strategic assessments
• Build and lead internal team
• Deal and investment screening: call and/or meet with prospects, evaluate opportunities
• Guide the direction of partnership portfolio and sourcing efforts
• Lead and support deal negotiations with target companies for strategic partnerships, R&D collaborations, and other investments
• Drive market research and support sourcing efforts to help identify new investment trends and opportunities
• Coordinate, perform, and assist in full diligence efforts, leading management interviews and external research to evaluate team, market, competition, product, sales and growth
• Coordinate with internal and external counsel on legal and IP diligence
• Ensure proper diligence of regulatory and scientific pathways for a potential investment/partnership
• Network and learn the guts of the DaVita existing business lanes to understand strategic priorities, initiatives, and strategic value a potential partnership could bring
• Lead due diligence and deal execution efforts for strategic partnerships, R&D collaborations, and other investments
• Develop compelling career paths with junior team members to ensure engagement and fulfillment of junior team
• Work with internal DaVita teams to ensure alignment to partnership goals and success of partner products and services
• Support development and engagement of junior team members
• Manage ongoing partnerships with other companies and ensure successful DaVita engagement in the development and integration of their products

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated problem-solving, quantitative, and qualitative analysis skills
• Bachelor’s degree required, hard sciences or engineering degree a plus
• Capability and desire to build relationships and network within the healthcare industry
• Approaches work with an unparalleled level of personal ownership, responsibility, integrity, and ethics
• Denver-based; Ability to travel required
• Personal values in line with DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun
• Experience in the healthcare industry required, a background in device or technology is ideal; investing (early stage and M&A) and deal experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication (written, verbal, listening, and presentation) skills
• Responds well to change and has a high tolerance for ambiguity
• Intellectual curiosity mindset and enthusiasm for the healthcare industry
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Clinical/Technical/Scientific background and understanding of regulatory pathways a plus to support investments in devices and diagnostics
• Highly collaborative work-style, pragmatic, and resourceful problem-solver
• Understanding of clinical, operational, and financial drivers that impact healthcare organization decision-making

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Enter text here
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply.
Our people make all the difference in our success.
No Brag, Just Fact!
Over the last decade, we set out to be the world's greatest dialysis company, and over the next decade, we're poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.
Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen." Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com .
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.

• 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.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

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 Diversity & 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 an affirmative action employer. As such, 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.
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 Diversity & 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 an affirmative action employer. As such, 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.
Salary/ Wage Range
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. 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