Study Start up and Feasibility Senior Manager at DaVita International Ltd

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Trial Start-up, Feasibility Assessment, Strategic Oversight, Operational Barriers Resolution, Subject Matter Expert, Cross-functional Collaboration, Protocol Assessment, Site Activation, Data-driven Insights, Process Improvement, Budget Review, Contract Review, Performance Data Analysis, Site Intelligence Management, Risk Mitigation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Posting Date 03/06/2026 825 S 8th StSte 400, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404-1208, United States of America This position executes the strategic oversight of the clinical trial start-up and feasibility functions for both dialysis and non-dialysis clinical trials. This position is responsible for independently managing complex processes, resolving operational barriers, and driving the strategy for study feasibility and site activation This role serves as the primary subject matter expert and liaison between Business Development, Project Managers, Regulatory, Contracts/Budget, and Operations to ensure rapid clinical trial start-up and accurate feasibility assessments. Sr. Manager positions sites for maximal operational success and financial return by leveraging data-driven insights and strategic cross-functional collaboration. Key areas: Feasibility Strategy: Lead the assessment of new protocol opportunities, analyzing site capabilities and patient populations to determine trial viability and strategic fit. Strategic Execution: Execute the end-to-end start-up strategy, from initial feasibility through site activation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Process Improvement: Proactively identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce start-up timelines and enhance data quality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION % OF TIME 1. Strategic Feasibility Management Lead the comprehensive feasibility process for potential clinical trials, including the management, review, and submission of sponsor feasibility questionnaires. Analyze protocol requirements against DCR site network capabilities, patient populations, and historical performance data to provide strategic recommendations on site selection. Maintain and optimize a robust database of site intelligence (capabilities, equipment, patient demographics) to support "data-driven" feasibility submissions and attract new business. Collaborate with Business Development to present attractive, data-backed feasibility assessments to clients, influencing sponsor site selection decisions. 30% 2. Study Start-Up Oversight & Execution Execute the strategy for study start-up across the site network, resolving complex implementation hurdles independently with limited oversight. Conduct deep-dive protocol assessments to identify potential operational risks or implementation barriers; develop and execute mitigation plans in partnership with stakeholders. Oversee the successful activation of sites, serving as the primary point of escalation for clients and internal teams regarding start-up timelines and requirements. 30% 2. Financial & Operational Stewardship Perform high-level assessments of Budget and Contract items to identify non-standard processes or risks; recommend solutions Manage and oversee requirements to ensure financial stewardship and site operational readiness. 10% 3. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Design, recommend, and implement process improvements for all start-up and feasibility activities to enhance efficiency and quality. Analyze metrics and trends to report on start-up performance and feasibility success rates to leadership. 10% Total Allocation of Time 100% 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. At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. The Salary Range for the role is $85,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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 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.

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Responsibilities

This senior manager role executes strategic oversight for clinical trial start-up and feasibility functions, independently managing complex processes and resolving operational barriers to drive site activation. The position acts as the primary subject matter expert, collaborating across departments to ensure rapid trial initiation and accurate feasibility assessments for maximal operational success.