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As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse,inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they aretreated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities theycontribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyondtraditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences andbackgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we arebetter able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among ourteammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions toan array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it issimply the right thing to do.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We wantall teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goalis to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, sothat it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunityworkplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals arerecruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protectedcharacte
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Over the last decade, we set out to be the world's greatest dialysiscompany, and over the next decade, we're poised to build the greatesthealthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVitaVillage, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment totraining, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinicaloutcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winningenvironment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.
Specific Responsibilities:Draft and negotiate broad range of procurement contracts from inception tocompletion with a primary focus on direct and indirect product procurementcontracts, including enterprise-level supply chain and distributionagreements.Facilitate the coordination of input from various subject matter expertsrelating to the negotiation of procurement contracts.Thoughtfully lead and collaborate throughout the contracting and legal reviewprocesses by analyzing significant legal, business and financial risks,with escalation to senior-level legal counsel, as appropriate.Develop and effectively articulate creative solutions and mitigationstrategies for key negotiation points to achieve timely and beneficialresults.Establish a rapport and working relationship with clients and colleagues.Assist in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practicesfor all aspects of procurement contracting.Potentially manage a team of one to two direct reports.Some travel may be required.
Qualifications:J.D. degree and a minimum of six years of legal experience. In-houseexperience preferred, but not necessary.Candidates must have three to five years' experience drafting,interpreting and negotiating direct and/or indirect product procurementcontracts in healthcare or other regulated industries. Experience negotiatingsupply contracts with medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturers a plus.State bar passage and good standing.General understanding of relevant healthcare compliance issues (e.g.,Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA) preferred.Strong written and oral communication skills.
Candidate Characteristics:Commitment to DaVita's Core Values of Service Excellence, Integrity,Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun,with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to teammates,management and/or vendors in every day performance and interactions.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated time management skills and ability to ha dle multiple prioritieswith shifting time frames and tight deadlines.Self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through.Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently within scope of responsibilitiesand with minimal supervision and to foster a positive work environment.
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:* A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values thatreally matter.* Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.* Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to helpyou reach your potential.* Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and teamcontributions.* A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, yourfinancial well-being and your future.* Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronickidney failure across the nation. Enter text here
Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Communitythe World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.
What We'll Provide:More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to whatmatters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first