Sr Manager, Clinical Programs

Posting Date

12/23/2025

2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America

The Senior Manager of Clinical Programs supports the development and delivery of clinical programs to improve patient outcomes. This position plays a key role in developing and implementing new pharma initiatives, driving process improvements, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. The Senior Manager will lead a team of clinical-minded, project management professionals in the development of programs and projects benefiting clinical and patient outcomes, foster their professional growth, and collaborate with cross-functional partners and senior leadership to drive results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Program Management:

  • Manage and coordinate new initiatives from idea generation to implementation, including new clinical program and project design, development of training and communication materials, and facilitation of Village-wide implementation.

  • Collaborate and partner with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) and other teams Village-wide to evaluate clinical performance and determine appropriate clinical programs to positively impact outcomes.

  • Analyze data and provide insights to tell a meaningful story and support decision-making.

  • Organize follow-up, documentation, and tracking to ensure progress and proactively identify risks and opportunities.

  • Support pilot facilities by providing training, communication, tracking, and follow-up, and conduct pilot results review and evaluation.

  • Prepare and present insightful updates, analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior management.

• Team Leadership and Development:

  • Manage and coordinate direct reports in accordance with the DaVita Way, Mission, Vision, and Values as a leader in the Village.

  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching to direct reports, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

  • Determine project assignments and manage all aspects of teammate performance, including recruitment, hiring, retention, and performance development.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Interface with numerous teams, including OCMO, Physician Experience, Physician Education, Patient Education, Patient Experience, Clinical Education, Clinical Analytics, Home, IKC, Field, IT, CWOW, CMT, Compliance, Legal, and the Policies & Procedures (P&P) committee as appropriate.

  • Develop field and physician communications and training tools.

  • Synthesize and convey research and analyses to senior management and executive audiences.

  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leaders across the organization to align on priorities and ensure successful project execution

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Proven project and program management skills

• Experience leading and developing teams.

• Experience analyzing data to create reports and tell a meaningful story.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on creating compelling storylines in PowerPoint for executive audiences.

Essential Behaviors, Skills, and Attitudes

• Commitment to DaVita’s core values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate via influence.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize and convey research/analyses to senior management.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to drive multiple work lanes, prioritize, and manage programs.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, think creatively, and test hypotheses.

• High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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