Director, Apheresis

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Director, Apheresis

Responsible for growth and support of Apheresis service line within DaVita’s Hospital Services Group (HSG); develop plans to achieve DaVita’s objectives related to revenue, EBITDA, presence, etc.​

https://www.davita.com/partners/hospitals

Role Description:​ ​

• Ownership: Responsible for growth and support of Apheresis service line within DaVita’s Hospital Services Group; develop plans to achieve DaVita’s objectives related to revenue, EBITDA, presence, etc.​

• Expertise: Supports business development and clinical teammates in customer conversations as an apheresis service line expert ​

• Collaboration: Partners with outside vendors, DaVita’s Corporate Development, field teammates, and DaVita’s Hospital Services Group team to identify opportunities to serve new customers or add therapies to current customers​ ​

• Innovation: Monitors new therapy developments (e.g., CAR-T) and existing therapy innovation (e.g., gene and cell therapy use cases), and develops new messaging and communication in partnership with DaVita’s Hospital Services Group, Clinical Education

• Financial strategy: Works directly with clinical leaders and DaVita’s Hospital Services Group on apheresis Pro Formas and pricing strategies ​ ​

• Implementation: Works with DaVita’s Hospital Services Group and field teams to standardize go-live processes and approve program starts ​

• Regulatory: Maintains awareness of regulations pertaining to apheresis and cell collection and ensures compliance in program development ​ 

Key qualifications:​ ​

• Apheresis Experience: Significant apheresis experience with clinical understanding of apheresis therapy types and clinical indications. Has strong understand of gene and cell therapy trends and how apheresis market is changing. Clinical background preferred, but not required. Knowledge of FACT accreditation preferred ​

• Strategy & Planning: Demonstrated experience analyzing markets, partners, and competitors to develop growth strategies and plans. Collaborates closely with operational and strategic stakeholders to prioritize opportunities​ ​

• Relationship Management: Passion for building trusted-advisor relationships with partners to create tangible results. Genuine interest in bringing DaVita’s apheresis service line to more patients by aligning DaVita growth strategies with partner strategic objectives. Partners may include hospital CFOs, CEOs, CNOs, as well as nephrologists, oncologists, hematologists, dermatologists, and other clinical specialty leadership​ ​

• Communications: Excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; executive presence to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior leaders and business partners. High level of daily communication with peers and junior teammates ​

• Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree Preferred

An ideal candidate is a strategic business leader with experience growing product lines and expertise in apheresis market trends. ​ Strong candidates could have experience working for an existing apheresis program for an AMC or system, working for a machine manufacturer (e.g., Terumo, or working for an association or accreditation agency (e.g., FACT).

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."

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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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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  

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