What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operating Officer, MedSleuth position at DaVita Kidney Care?
2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
MedSleuth is a transplant software and services company seeking to improve the experience and outcomes for transplant patients. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DaVita and has a dynamic, growing, and entrepreneurial team that is committed to increasing access to organ transplantation by innovating and creating greater connectivity between transplant candidates, living donors, transplant centers, physicians, and care teams.
Why This Role?
Strategically Important – Full ownership of a board-level strategic and clinical priority within DaVita.
Financially Exciting – Lead a high-growth business, expanding market reach and revenue streams.
Clinically Rewarding – Help shape the future of transplant care, making a meaningful difference for patients.
Job Summary :
MedSleuth is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage and oversee all aspects of company operations. We are looking for an exceptional leader with a strong ownership mindset to consistently and proactively seek ways to grow the business and improve the ability to operationalize new transplant products and services. The COO will engage at all levels, including working closely with MedSleuth and DaVita leadership and engaging with the transplant community.
Location
Denver, CO preferred (DaVita Headquarters)
Department
MedSleuth, Inc. – DaVita Strategic Business Initiative
Size of team
Less than 20 direct reports
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
We reorganized the bullet points into distinct categories, such as “Strategic & Operational Leadership” and “Growth & Business Development,” to better highlight key areas of responsibility.
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive leadership, ensuring alignment with company strategy and long-term objectives.
Own and drive day-to-day business operations, overseeing company performance and ensuring operational excellence.
Develop and implement a scalable growth strategy, focusing on market expansion, product innovation, and business development.
Partner with DaVita leadership to leverage corporate resources, drive integration opportunities, and enhance MedSleuth’s industry positioning.
Growth & Business Development
Lead business development (BD) efforts, driving market expansion and identifying new revenue streams.
Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for launching new transplant-focused products and services.
Build and maintain executive-level customer relationships, ensuring strong engagement, retention, and cross-selling opportunities.
Collaborate with sales and BD teams to establish strategic partnerships and expand market penetration.
Financial & Performance Optimization
Own and manage the P&L, ensuring financial targets and profitability objectives are met.
Continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize financial performance to drive sustainable growth.
Leverage data-driven insights to improve operational efficiencies, scale the business, and enhance decision-making.
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams across operations, product, and business development.
Oversee talent acquisition, retention, and professional development, ensuring a strong leadership pipeline.
Influence and manage internal and external stakeholders, aligning business goals across multiple teams.
Act as the primary point of contact for strategic partnerships, representing MedSleuth in high-impact collaborations.
Ideal Candidate
Someone who has created senior-level and C-level presentations and developed strategic visioning at an executive level.
An entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
A builder, not just an operator—someone who embraces challenges and executes with urgency.
Qualifications
10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, healthtech, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
Experience developing, gaining input for, and executing strategic visions.
Track record of successfully leading business growth, strategic execution, and operational excellence.
Experience working with hospitals, physicians, or transplant networks preferred.
Proven ability to identify and drive business growth opportunities.
Passion for innovation and patient impact.
Travel Requirement : ~30%
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.
Salary / Wage Range
175,000.00-$285,000.00 / year
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. This role is bonus eligible with substantial equity. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.
Colorado Residents : Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $175,000 - $285,000
