Director, Strategy and Special Projects

DaVita Kidney Care; United States; Remote; USD 133,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

DaVita Kidney Care is looking for a Director of Strategy and Special Projects to drive growth initiatives across 400 dialysis clinics. This strategic role involves working closely with executive teams to shape long-term objectives, manage projects, and ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates will bring a robust analytical background, healthcare experience, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance-based rewards

Award-winning education and training

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in post-MBA role.
• Healthcare experience desired.
• Management or leadership experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategy and set long-term objectives.
• Lead quarterly strategy planning sessions.
• Serve as internal consultant on key business issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Posting Date

05/28/2025 4451 Parliament PlaceSuite T,Lanham,Maryland,20706,United States of America

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.

Director of Strategy and Special Projects

Based in the Mid-Atlantic, this position will lead key strategic initiatives for Titan Operating Group. The Group comprises ~400 dialysis clinics and ~50 inpatient acute programs across 5 states worth ~$1B in annual revenue. You will report to the Group Finance Director and will serve as a thought partner and strategic leader to our operating team. Representative workstreams include development of the 3-year strategic plan, decision making around capital deployment, identification of new market opportunities and development of new models of collaboration in existing markets. You will join a team of highly motivated individuals and, at this level in our organization, our leadership ranks consist of ex-consultants, military leaders, investment bankers and hospital C-suite executives.

This role requires candidates to be based in the Mid-Atlantic region. This person will be traveling within the region and for quarterly Divisional and Corporate meetings.

Essential Duties

Develop growth strategy

• Act as a strategic thought partner to GVP and divisional teams, and play a key role in setting the long-term strategic objectives of the operating group

• Lead quarterly strategy and planning sessions with divisional leadership teams to further define strategic priorities at the market level

• Develop KPIs, facilitate operator stakeholder buy-in, and drive progress against key strategic initiatives

• Collaborate with SMEs across the broader DaVita enterprise to deliver “game-changing” insights and drive differential growth

• Play point on all growth-related initiatives, including denovo identification and approvals, clinic utilization management and payer partnerships

Quarterback special projects

• Serve as primary internal consultant on ad-hoc key business issues that emerge within the Group and the broader enterprise (e.g., compensation strategy, operating group response to regulatory changes, etc.)

• Develop hypotheses, structure approach, and drive the work of multi-disciplinary teams (operators, support partners, corporate partners, etc.)

• Facilitate answer development, and lead presentation of results

Serve as Chief of Staff to the Group Vice President (market GM)

• Serve as thought partner and advisor to the Group Vice President; synthesize data, perform analyses, draw insights and translating insights into proposed action

• Facilitate communication at scale; prepare presentations for a multitude of audiences, including executive leadership (e.g., COO, CEO, etc.), group leadership (DVPs), and field operations (Regional Operations Directors, Facility Administrators, etc.)

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in post-MBA role at top-tier management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy role

• Top-tier MBA or advanced degree (e.g., MD or PhD) preferred

• Healthcare experience desired

• Management/leadership experience a plus

Key Skills

• Strong analytical/financial skills and business acumen

• Exceptional project management; ability to organize, direct and lead special projects

• Proven ability to "get stuff done" and liaise with cross-functional constituents

• Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to communicate appropriately and efficiently with top senior executives both internally and externally

• Creative, strategic thinker

• Growth mindset with strong desire to learn and make an impact

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.

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.


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 to learn more or apply.

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

$133,300.00-$195,700.00 / year If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. • New York Exempt: • New York City and Long Island: $64,350.00/year • Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $64,350.00/year • Remainder of New York state: $60,405.80/year New York Non-exempt: • New York City and Long Island: $16.50/hour • Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $16.50/hour • Remainder of New York state: $15.50/hour Washington Exempt: $77,968.80/year Washington Non-exempt: • Bellingham: $17.66/hour • Burien: $21.16/hour • Unincorporated King County: $20.29/hour • Renton: $20.90/hour • Seattle: $20.76/hour • Tukwila: $21.10/hour • Remainder of Washington state: $16.66/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

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