McKesson
Irving, Texas
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you. Sr. Manager, Strategic Innovation & Business Development Team: Strategic Innovation & Business Development Current Need: McKesson's Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CSBD) strategic innovation arm, Strategic Innovation & Business Development (SIBD) is seeking a high performing, digital first Senior Manager to accelerate enterprise growth through innovation, advanced analytics, and AI enabled operating models. This role will help design, test, and launch enterprise wide pilots that unlock measurable business value, modernize workflows, and strengthen McKesson's competitive advantage. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, comfort with emerging technology, and the ability to translate ambiguous problems into validated, scalable solutions. Acting as a change agent, this individual can fluidly shift between big picture strategy and project level detail, guiding teams and stakeholders through complex issues to achieve measurable, enterprise level results. This position reports to the Vice President, Strategic Innovation & Business Development. Key Responsibilities Ideation and Insights Generation: Conduct stakeholder interviews and cross functional research, leveraging digital discovery tools and data driven analysis to surface actionable insights Apply design thinking, continuous discovery, and AI assisted research methods to identify high value innovation opportunities Develop and maintain prioritization frameworks that integrate business value, technical feasibility, data readiness, and AI enablement potential Build, test, and launch Innovation workstreams: Define project scope and design proofs of concept, incorporating automation opportunities, data architecture considerations, and responsible AI guardrails Partner with internal teams and external innovation/AI vendors to develop pilots powered by modern digital capabilities Monitor performance using digital dashboards, KPIs, and real time analytics to track progress against success criteria Utilize experimentation frameworks-including rapid prototyping and A/B testing-to validate value quickly and iteratively Business Case and Investment Pitch: Lead complex business, financial, and data analyses to quantify the impact of proposed innovations, including AI driven efficiency, quality, cost, and employee experience outcomes Build investment cases that incorporate technical assumptions (e.g., model lifecycle costs, integration requirements, compliance considerations) Develop compelling enterprise ready materials to support executive decision making and funding approvals Project Implementation: Drive project management with a digitally enabled approach, leveraging collaborative platforms, workflow automation, and AI powered documentation tools Manage project scope and change control processes in environments where digital, data, or AI components may evolve rapidly Actively communicates with customer leadership, project sponsors, key stakeholders, and project teams Determine business roles and resources needed to ensure successful implementation Develop impact analyses that assess business value, quality, risk, and operational readiness; including AI related risks such as bias, reliability, and data governance Lead development of dashboards, scorecards, forecasting models, and executive level analytics to demonstrate performance and adoption Team Operations: Support operational excellence through standardized tools, digital templates, and reusable frameworks that accelerate innovation cycles Lead administrative functions related to budget, vendor management, and timelines; including coordination with AI, data, and technical partners Promote knowledge sharing by formalizing playbooks, best practices, and repeatable processes that enable teams to operate efficiently and responsibly with emerging technologies Minimum Requirements 4+ of project management work experience within management consulting, or internal consulting (e.g., Business Operations, Strategy, HR, Organizational Effectiveness, or other equivalent function) with a primary focus on Project Management Experience supporting build and launch of high-impact innovation projects or products Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Self-starter mindset with a bias toward action Excellent communication and presentation skills, MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook, etc.) Highly collaborative with solid attention to detail Practical experience working in matrix environments across functional and product development & commercial teams Critical Skills To be successful in this challenging and high-impact role, the successful candidate will have the following: Creative and resilient in application of processes and approaches to work Demonstrated learning agility in new subject areas, including emerging technologies, trends, and a solid working knowledge of the stakeholders in healthcare Exposure to enterprise AI enablement (e.g., adoption programs, training, responsible use standards, and data governance models) Strong passion for innovation, emerging technology, and analytics across the healthcare ecosystem Experience in project management and product / program management Driving complex company, customer, and market analyses with a high tolerance for ambiguity and willingness to adapt. Comfort with uncertainty and ability to navigate complex situations with competing priorities is critical to success Results driven; ability to deliver high-quality work products and work independently. Track record of driving measurable business impact through digital or AI initiatives (e.g., efficiency gains, improved quality, documentation accuracy, reduced cycle times) Ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written formats Contribute to the strength of our team's culture and community and exemplifying McKesson's ILEAD and I2CARE principles Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Technical or Healthcare Related field. Advanced degrees in healthcare or MBA preferred Physical Requirements General office demands. Occasional travel ( 20%) Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Please note: This role is not budgeted for corporate relocation package. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $93,800 - $156,300 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: . McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us by sending an email to . Join us at McKesson!
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you. Sr. Manager, Strategic Innovation & Business Development Team: Strategic Innovation & Business Development Current Need: McKesson's Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CSBD) strategic innovation arm, Strategic Innovation & Business Development (SIBD) is seeking a high performing, digital first Senior Manager to accelerate enterprise growth through innovation, advanced analytics, and AI enabled operating models. This role will help design, test, and launch enterprise wide pilots that unlock measurable business value, modernize workflows, and strengthen McKesson's competitive advantage. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, comfort with emerging technology, and the ability to translate ambiguous problems into validated, scalable solutions. Acting as a change agent, this individual can fluidly shift between big picture strategy and project level detail, guiding teams and stakeholders through complex issues to achieve measurable, enterprise level results. This position reports to the Vice President, Strategic Innovation & Business Development. Key Responsibilities Ideation and Insights Generation: Conduct stakeholder interviews and cross functional research, leveraging digital discovery tools and data driven analysis to surface actionable insights Apply design thinking, continuous discovery, and AI assisted research methods to identify high value innovation opportunities Develop and maintain prioritization frameworks that integrate business value, technical feasibility, data readiness, and AI enablement potential Build, test, and launch Innovation workstreams: Define project scope and design proofs of concept, incorporating automation opportunities, data architecture considerations, and responsible AI guardrails Partner with internal teams and external innovation/AI vendors to develop pilots powered by modern digital capabilities Monitor performance using digital dashboards, KPIs, and real time analytics to track progress against success criteria Utilize experimentation frameworks-including rapid prototyping and A/B testing-to validate value quickly and iteratively Business Case and Investment Pitch: Lead complex business, financial, and data analyses to quantify the impact of proposed innovations, including AI driven efficiency, quality, cost, and employee experience outcomes Build investment cases that incorporate technical assumptions (e.g., model lifecycle costs, integration requirements, compliance considerations) Develop compelling enterprise ready materials to support executive decision making and funding approvals Project Implementation: Drive project management with a digitally enabled approach, leveraging collaborative platforms, workflow automation, and AI powered documentation tools Manage project scope and change control processes in environments where digital, data, or AI components may evolve rapidly Actively communicates with customer leadership, project sponsors, key stakeholders, and project teams Determine business roles and resources needed to ensure successful implementation Develop impact analyses that assess business value, quality, risk, and operational readiness; including AI related risks such as bias, reliability, and data governance Lead development of dashboards, scorecards, forecasting models, and executive level analytics to demonstrate performance and adoption Team Operations: Support operational excellence through standardized tools, digital templates, and reusable frameworks that accelerate innovation cycles Lead administrative functions related to budget, vendor management, and timelines; including coordination with AI, data, and technical partners Promote knowledge sharing by formalizing playbooks, best practices, and repeatable processes that enable teams to operate efficiently and responsibly with emerging technologies Minimum Requirements 4+ of project management work experience within management consulting, or internal consulting (e.g., Business Operations, Strategy, HR, Organizational Effectiveness, or other equivalent function) with a primary focus on Project Management Experience supporting build and launch of high-impact innovation projects or products Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Self-starter mindset with a bias toward action Excellent communication and presentation skills, MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook, etc.) Highly collaborative with solid attention to detail Practical experience working in matrix environments across functional and product development & commercial teams Critical Skills To be successful in this challenging and high-impact role, the successful candidate will have the following: Creative and resilient in application of processes and approaches to work Demonstrated learning agility in new subject areas, including emerging technologies, trends, and a solid working knowledge of the stakeholders in healthcare Exposure to enterprise AI enablement (e.g., adoption programs, training, responsible use standards, and data governance models) Strong passion for innovation, emerging technology, and analytics across the healthcare ecosystem Experience in project management and product / program management Driving complex company, customer, and market analyses with a high tolerance for ambiguity and willingness to adapt. Comfort with uncertainty and ability to navigate complex situations with competing priorities is critical to success Results driven; ability to deliver high-quality work products and work independently. Track record of driving measurable business impact through digital or AI initiatives (e.g., efficiency gains, improved quality, documentation accuracy, reduced cycle times) Ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written formats Contribute to the strength of our team's culture and community and exemplifying McKesson's ILEAD and I2CARE principles Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Technical or Healthcare Related field. Advanced degrees in healthcare or MBA preferred Physical Requirements General office demands. Occasional travel ( 20%) Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Please note: This role is not budgeted for corporate relocation package. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. Our Base Pay Range for this position $93,800 - $156,300 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: . McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us by sending an email to . Join us at McKesson!
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, California
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Senior Principal Embedded & Real Time Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position can be filled in California in the following locations: Palmdale, San Diego, El Segundo, or in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software (SW) for our end-user customers and businesses. You will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customer Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SWintegration and testing Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.) Preferred Qualifications: Current applicable SAP access Basic understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly Able to read assembly and use CPU documentation to understand behaviors Can identify moderate execution defects by only reading code Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system / architecture Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools familiarity with OS partitions and isolation architectures High level understanding of architectural requirements for airworthiness certifications Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add Senior Principal Embedded & Real Time Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position can be filled in California in the following locations: Palmdale, San Diego, El Segundo, or in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software (SW) for our end-user customers and businesses. You will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile SW development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels Participate in the full SW development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of SW products to our customer Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and mission critical systems Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop SW products for multiple SW baselines Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. Experience with the full SW Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Experience with the following programming and scripting languages: C, C++, and Python Experience with developing multi-threaded SW used for one of the following real-time applications: flight critical SW, Safety critical SW, medical SW, or mission critical SW Experience with two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity Experience with Agile SW development, embedded system programming, SWintegration and testing Familiarity with at least two of the data interfaces: 1553, 1394, 422, 429, Serial, CAN, Discrete & Analog I/O, Ethernet/IP, or Fibre Channel Recent experience and proficiency in software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and debugging C++ SW running on Real-Time Operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux. Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.) Preferred Qualifications: Current applicable SAP access Basic understanding of PowerPC or ARM assembly Able to read assembly and use CPU documentation to understand behaviors Can identify moderate execution defects by only reading code Understanding of how their embedded SW component will fit into a larger SW system / architecture Able to document, capture, and present software architectural components in modeling or diagramming tools familiarity with OS partitions and isolation architectures High level understanding of architectural requirements for airworthiness certifications Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Fresenius Medical Care
South Holland, Illinois
Will be covering both South Holland and Evergreen Park locations! PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Collaborates with internal and external customers, to ensure a positive customer experience for every patient from first point of referral, through education, modality options, and access placement and follow up, as applicable, to eventual admission into Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) or through smooth transition between modalities. Actively promotes home modalities to physicians, patients, and other groups both internal and external directly and through Kidney Care Advocates and Associate Advocates. Supports all aspects of growth within defined regions or areas of a business. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) modality education programs for a designated territory to ensure every patient along with their care giver and support system (if applicable) receives comprehensive education on modality options including hemodialysis treatments both at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation as well as education on hemodialysis access types with a focus on the health and safety benefits of AV-Fistula or AV-Graft compared to central venous catheters. Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations. Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters. Provides monthly reporting on Home Therapies referrals to Director of Operations, Area Team Leads and/or Market Manager. Responsible for training Kidney Care Advocates on all programs relating to the kidney education process. Assists with the navigation of patients along the continuum of care from Stage 4 CKD to initiation of dialysis, or in transition from in-center hemodialysis to home therapy, including but not limited to proper and timely access placement. Maintains high level, routine communication with physicians, partners, the interdisciplinary team members, Chronic and Home Clinic Managers. Supports and implements processes with physician practices as well as local clinics for patient referrals and evaluates the effectiveness of processes through an ongoing basis. Ensure timely responses to all referrals for education on modalities. Assists in the identification, evaluation and selection of Home Dialysis patients and Care Partners. Coordinates the timely admission of patients, including urgent start placements into Fresenius Kidney Care Home Therapy and In-Center programs. Collaborates with management to identify and resolve admission barriers. Conducts Home Therapy awareness programs for existing patients and Fresenius staff, as needed or as directed. Strives to meet growth goals by maintaining strong physician and partner relationships and identifying opportunities for increasing referrals to Fresenius Kidney Care and Home Therapies. Collaborates with Kidney Care Advocate, RVP, Market Development, and HT DO on the development and implementation of the home therapy strategic plan. Maintains knowledge of FMCNA Home Therapies products, services and strategies in order to promote FMCNA Home Therapies to the community through outreach programs. Participates in all pertinent FMS training and development opportunities to grow and develop business knowledge, skills and leadership competencies. Provides educational programs to physicians, as needed. Coordinates communication of all corporate and business unit Home Therapies initiatives to physicians in collaboration with the Regional Vice Presidents and home therapy managers. Fosters relationships with FKC partners such as NxStage, Azura, and Interwell to ensure opportunities for partnerships are developed and utilized. Ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and status through maintenance of CTH database and Power BI, and/or electronic medical record. Provides assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed my immediate supervisor. Trains new managers on company standards and procedures, customer experience and how to properly interact with team. Oversee Manager new hire training and development activities, identify training needs for the organization, supervise trainers work and develop effective manager training programs. Reports to Director for higher level issues that may arise. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory and FMCNA policy requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. Requires frequent prolonged periods of standing. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings will be required. Must be willing to work occasional evening and weekends, as needed, to provide modality education. Extensive regional travel to physician groups and advocate and associate advocate home base. SUPERVISION: Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of Kidney Care Advocate staff. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable. Registered Nurse degree desirable. Subject to state licensure requirements, MSW or RD (or other applicable licensed professionals) may be eligible under the supervision of Qualified Licensed Staff. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Bachelor's Degree plus 6 - 8 years' related experience ; or Master's degree with 4+ years' related experience; or RN with 5+ years related experience. 3+ years' supervisory or project/program management experience preferred. Minimum of 1 year Nursing experience preferred. Minimum of 1 year Home Dialysis experience desired. Minimum 4 years with proven success in the Kidney Care Advocate Manager or similar role. Demonstrated leadership and management competencies and skills including, but not limited to customer service, patient outcomes, continuous quality improvement, team building and employee motivation, decision-making, relationship development and leading cohesive and productive teams. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact. High level of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to relate to persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Results oriented to exceed established goals. Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications. Proven ability to be a team player. The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Annual Rate: $90000.00 - $150000.00 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans
Will be covering both South Holland and Evergreen Park locations! PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Collaborates with internal and external customers, to ensure a positive customer experience for every patient from first point of referral, through education, modality options, and access placement and follow up, as applicable, to eventual admission into Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) or through smooth transition between modalities. Actively promotes home modalities to physicians, patients, and other groups both internal and external directly and through Kidney Care Advocates and Associate Advocates. Supports all aspects of growth within defined regions or areas of a business. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) modality education programs for a designated territory to ensure every patient along with their care giver and support system (if applicable) receives comprehensive education on modality options including hemodialysis treatments both at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation as well as education on hemodialysis access types with a focus on the health and safety benefits of AV-Fistula or AV-Graft compared to central venous catheters. Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations. Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters. Provides monthly reporting on Home Therapies referrals to Director of Operations, Area Team Leads and/or Market Manager. Responsible for training Kidney Care Advocates on all programs relating to the kidney education process. Assists with the navigation of patients along the continuum of care from Stage 4 CKD to initiation of dialysis, or in transition from in-center hemodialysis to home therapy, including but not limited to proper and timely access placement. Maintains high level, routine communication with physicians, partners, the interdisciplinary team members, Chronic and Home Clinic Managers. Supports and implements processes with physician practices as well as local clinics for patient referrals and evaluates the effectiveness of processes through an ongoing basis. Ensure timely responses to all referrals for education on modalities. Assists in the identification, evaluation and selection of Home Dialysis patients and Care Partners. Coordinates the timely admission of patients, including urgent start placements into Fresenius Kidney Care Home Therapy and In-Center programs. Collaborates with management to identify and resolve admission barriers. Conducts Home Therapy awareness programs for existing patients and Fresenius staff, as needed or as directed. Strives to meet growth goals by maintaining strong physician and partner relationships and identifying opportunities for increasing referrals to Fresenius Kidney Care and Home Therapies. Collaborates with Kidney Care Advocate, RVP, Market Development, and HT DO on the development and implementation of the home therapy strategic plan. Maintains knowledge of FMCNA Home Therapies products, services and strategies in order to promote FMCNA Home Therapies to the community through outreach programs. Participates in all pertinent FMS training and development opportunities to grow and develop business knowledge, skills and leadership competencies. Provides educational programs to physicians, as needed. Coordinates communication of all corporate and business unit Home Therapies initiatives to physicians in collaboration with the Regional Vice Presidents and home therapy managers. Fosters relationships with FKC partners such as NxStage, Azura, and Interwell to ensure opportunities for partnerships are developed and utilized. Ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and status through maintenance of CTH database and Power BI, and/or electronic medical record. Provides assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed my immediate supervisor. Trains new managers on company standards and procedures, customer experience and how to properly interact with team. Oversee Manager new hire training and development activities, identify training needs for the organization, supervise trainers work and develop effective manager training programs. Reports to Director for higher level issues that may arise. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory and FMCNA policy requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. Requires frequent prolonged periods of standing. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings will be required. Must be willing to work occasional evening and weekends, as needed, to provide modality education. Extensive regional travel to physician groups and advocate and associate advocate home base. SUPERVISION: Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of Kidney Care Advocate staff. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable. Registered Nurse degree desirable. Subject to state licensure requirements, MSW or RD (or other applicable licensed professionals) may be eligible under the supervision of Qualified Licensed Staff. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Bachelor's Degree plus 6 - 8 years' related experience ; or Master's degree with 4+ years' related experience; or RN with 5+ years related experience. 3+ years' supervisory or project/program management experience preferred. Minimum of 1 year Nursing experience preferred. Minimum of 1 year Home Dialysis experience desired. Minimum 4 years with proven success in the Kidney Care Advocate Manager or similar role. Demonstrated leadership and management competencies and skills including, but not limited to customer service, patient outcomes, continuous quality improvement, team building and employee motivation, decision-making, relationship development and leading cohesive and productive teams. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact. High level of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to relate to persons of all ages and diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Results oriented to exceed established goals. Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications. Proven ability to be a team player. The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Annual Rate: $90000.00 - $150000.00 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans
