Sr Manager, Clinical Programs; Clinical Transformation

Overview

Posting Date: 01/16/2026

Location:

2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, , United States of America

The Senior Manager, Clinical Programs on the CKD Model of Care team will be a pivotal leader in DaVita’s efforts to provide integrated kidney care (IKC) to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This teammate will join a team focused on developing and implementing the CKD care model strategy for operators to achieve Total Cost of Care (TCOC) reduction goals while also driving optimal patient outcomes and success in value-based arrangements.

The successful candidate will be a results-oriented leader with exceptional organizational skills, outstanding written and verbal communication, and a proven ability to build influential relationships with internal and external partners. This teammate will thrive in a highly dynamic, cross-functional, and matrixed team environment, motivated by making a direct impact on the lives of kidney patients.

• Supports the identification and development of strategic opportunities for how the CKD program can create clinical and financial value.
• Evaluates the performance of current initiatives to identify new opportunities for iteration, improvement, and scaling.
• Oversees the design and execution of complex and innovative clinical pilot programs, including managing timelines, budgets, stakeholder engagement, and feedback loops for continuous improvement.
• Partners with and influences local operators and clinical leadership to ensure the successful deployment and adoption of new initiatives.
• Develops and presents compelling, data-driven narratives and recommendations to senior and executive leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years of progressive experience in healthcare strategy, program management, or related fields required
• Significant experience leading and influencing cross-functional project teams; direct people management experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and scaling strategic healthcare initiatives
• Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of clinical pilot programs, from design and development to implementation and iteration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Deep understanding of value-based care models, including Medicare Advantage (MA) and quality metrics such as STARs and HEDIS
• Familiarity with Medicare care-management reimbursement, time-based billing mechanics, consent governance, and clinical documentation sufficiency
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management and navigating partner or vendor relationships

• Applies innovative and strategic thinking that will lead to program improvement and drive connections across other Village programs
• A continuous improvement mindset, adopting an iterative approach to problem-solving and program development
• Advanced ability to interpret and translate complex clinical, financial, and operational data into actionable strategic insights
• Outstanding conceptual and analytical skills; strong business acumen with a sense of shareholder responsibility
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to convey findings in a cohesive story to a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to effectively handle and drive multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to understand the complexity of healthcare markets
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

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…