Overview Posting Date 09/16/2025
1150 Lake Hearn Dr NE Ste 100, Atlanta, Georgia, 30342-1566, United States of America
Corporate / Business Development Director (Team Pegasus) partners with Operations, Value-Based Care (VBC), M&A, legal, payor contracting, and other teams to build and execute growth plans in geographic markets. Territory Coverage: Atlanta, GA. Travel: 10-15%, majority within the Atlanta market with some extension to the Panhandle. This role reports to the Vice President of Corporate Development, remote, requiring >40% external time with partners.
In this role, you will work with nephrology groups, Health Systems, Hospitals, and Accountable Care Organizations in collaboration with DaVita internal teams to develop core kidney care and VBC relationships. Relationships include, but are not limited to: large regional VBC entities that lower cost of care and improve outcomes for CKD through ESKD, development of new dialysis centers, joint ventures, acquisitions, post-acute services, and acute dialysis services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Development – serve as regional development executive for $750 million operating group. Lead initiatives that drive long-term growth as part of division senior leadership team.
Transactions – source, develop, and negotiate complex renal partnerships. Examples include Medical Director Agreements, Purchase Agreements, Operating Agreements, Hospital Services Agreements, and Value-Based Care Agreements.
Strategy – partner with division leadership team to analyze market trends and identify opportunities/threats. Develop plans for division to achieve company’s objectives related to revenue, EBITDA, capital, presence, and other key measures.
Value-Based Care – Build regional VBC partnership structures with nephrology practices, ACOs, Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) in collaboration with other teams to implement DaVita’s value-based care agreements with the government and commercial payors. Build local relationships, assess payor integrated care readiness, and qualify fit with DaVita.
Collaboration – lead cross-functional virtual teams. Resources may include Operations, Strategy, Finance, M&A, Legal, Hospital Services, Payor Contracts, VBC, and others.
Partner Relationships – develop and manage executive relationships with local providers to assist with DaVita’s partner selection process for strategic opportunities.
Physician Practices – meet with nephrologists to explore clinical leadership of outpatient dialysis centers, renal joint ventures, acquisitions, and value-based care.
Health Systems – meet with hospital executives to explore outsourcing of inpatient dialysis, renal joint ventures, acquisitions, and value-based care.
Regional Providers – meet with executives at IPAs, Medical Groups, MSOs, ACOs and other risk-taking entities to differentiate DaVita as renal partner of choice, facilitate clinical collaboration, and explore value-based care. This role is not responsible for negotiating payor contracts.
Deliverables – manage key deliverables. Prepare and deliver executive presentations to senior leadership teams within Company and at external partners.
Reporting – update Salesforce and other internal reporting tools. Provide timely status on accounts, opportunities and other growth initiatives within division.
Travel – up to 50% as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education – Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MPH or relevant graduate degree preferred.
Healthcare Experience – Significant work experience in the healthcare industry with a management consulting firm, payor or provider; deep knowledge of industry dynamics (cost, quality, reimbursement, physician practice management, risk-sharing). Knowledge of CKD, ESRD, and VBC preferred.
Development Experience – 5+ years of transaction experience in Corporate Development (acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other partnerships). Experience leading teams through all phases of transactions.
Strategy & Planning – experience analyzing markets, partners, and competitors to develop 3-5 year growth strategies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; collaborate with Operations and Strategy to prioritize high-value opportunities.
Relationship Management – ability to build trusted-advisor relationships with partners to create tangible results across nephrologists, medical groups, health systems/hospitals, ACOs, and health plans.
Opportunity Management – ability to structure and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and work streams.
Team Leadership – strong leadership, collaboration, and ability to manage priorities and resources effectively.
Financial Analysis – ability to analyze income statements and cash flows to support growth-related decisions.
Negotiations – excellent negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Communications – strong presentation, oral and writing skills; executive presence.
Advanced Computer Skills – proficient in Excel and Power, Salesforce, and related tools.
What to Expect Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
A community-first, company-second culture based on Core Values.
Clinical outcomes consistently above the national average.
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths.
Performance-based rewards based on individual and team contributions.
Comprehensive benefits package to support health, financial well-being, and future.
Dedication to caring for patients with chronic kidney failure nationwide.
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 careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.
What We’ll Provide DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Benefits start on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Examples of benefits include:
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling, Headspace, backup child and elder care, parental leave
Professional development: Leadership and development courses through StarLearning
EEO statement and equal opportunity employer information is provided as part of company policy.
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