Posting Date

05/19/2025

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive market research and support sourcing efforts to help identify new investment trends and opportunitiesDeal and investment screening: call and/or meet with prospects, evaluate opportunitiesNetwork with peers at other strategic investors and within the broader health care ecosystemBe a thought leader, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry and technology trends, as well as attending events/conferencesLead due diligence and deal execution efforts for strategic partnerships, R&D collaborations, and other investmentsCoordinate, perform, and assist in full diligence efforts, leading management interviews and external research to evaluate team, market, competition, product, sales and growthEnsure proper diligence of regulatory and scientific pathways for a potential investment/partnershipPerform and oversee financial and valuation analysisDraft internal investment memosCoordinate with internal and external counsel on legal and IP diligenceCollaborate with DaVita stakeholders to build strategic investment rationaleLead and support deal negotiations with target companies for strategic partnerships, R&D collaborations, and other investmentsManage ongoing partnerships with other companies and ensure successful DaVita engagement in the development and integration of their productsGuide the direction of partnership portfolio and sourcing effortsWork with internal DaVita teams to ensure alignment to partnership goals and success of partner products and servicesBe a point of connectivity between portfolio companies and DaVita and support the development of customer relationshipsServe on partnership or portfolio boards dependent on partnership governance structureSupport portfolio company/product successBuild strong relationships within DaVita and the external marketNetwork and learn the guts of the DaVita existing business lanes to understand strategic priorities, initiatives, and strategic value a potential partnership could bringFacilitate involvement of subject matter experts in diligence and strategic assessmentsBuild and lead internal teamSupport development and engagement of junior team membersDevelop compelling career paths with junior team members to ensure engagement and fulfillment of junior team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required, hard sciences or engineering degree a plusMBA or other advanced degree preferredExperience in the healthcare industry required, a background in device or technology is ideal; investing (early stage and M&A) and deal experience strongly preferredClinical/Technical/Scientific background and understanding of regulatory pathways a plus to support investments in devices and diagnosticsDemonstrated problem-solving, quantitative, and qualitative analysis skillsUnderstanding of clinical, operational, and financial drivers that impact healthcare organization decision-makingIntellectual curiosity mindset and enthusiasm for the healthcare industryStrong communication (written, verbal, listening, and presentation) skillsHighly collaborative work-style, pragmatic, and resourceful problem-solverCapability and desire to build relationships and network within the healthcare industryResponds well to change and has a high tolerance for ambiguityApproaches work with an unparalleled level of personal ownership, responsibility, integrity, and ethicsDenver-based; Ability to travel requiredPersonal values in line with DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment & Fun

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• 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

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.

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and moreProfessional 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.

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 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

$103.17 - $151.54 / hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

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.