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Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Investment Director

Venture CapitalUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeOakland, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in healthcare venture or private equity.
  • At least one year of experience working directly with a board of directors.
  • At least five years of leadership experience, including at least two years of formal supervisory experience.
  • At least six years of experience building and developing high-performing teams.
  • At least six years of experience building and/or executing enterprise strategies, strategic investments, ventures, or partnerships.
  • At least six years of experience managing complex programs, deal diligence, and/or integrations.
  • At least six years of experience developing agendas and materials for executive and/or board audiences.
  • At least six years of experience handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
  • At least three years of leadership experience within a matrixed organization.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least eight years of experience in business administration, healthcare administration, or a directly related field; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least six years of experience working for a management consulting firm, investment fund, or investment bank.

Responsibilities

  • Direct development of investment theses using internal and external expertise to source deal flow and generate strategic insights.
  • Oversee execution of investment transactions, including review and negotiation of term sheets and transaction documents.
  • Coordinate portfolio investments through board participation and assist portfolio companies with targeted value-add efforts.
  • Drive diligence for new investments, including priorities, planning, and execution.
  • Prepare and present insights from investment work to the Investment Committee, executives, and limited partners.
  • Collaborate with executives on investments involving strategic needs, product evolutions, and future roadmaps.
  • Represent the organization on portfolio company boards as a director or observer.
  • Oversee development of executive materials for investment recommendations and present diligence, investment, and portfolio recommendations to executive audiences.
  • Develop talent by preparing individuals for growth and advancement, soliciting and acting on performance feedback, coaching for performance improvement, overseeing recruitment and selection, and ensuring performance management practices meet business needs.
  • Oversee multiple departmental units, translate business strategy into business requirements, manage work assignments, set standards, measure progress, resolve escalated issues, analyze and allocate resources, and ensure teams meet business objectives.
  • Create and execute short- and long-term strategies with executive leadership; direct business development and growth opportunities; lead complex strategy development; evaluate strategic progress; and assess business models and the competitive landscape.
  • Direct market research, financial and economic modeling, and risk mitigation for strategic plans; monitor strategy effectiveness, translate corporate strategies into objectives and plans, and present methodologies to gain executive and governance approval.
  • Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders, cultivate a network of industry peers and experts, and coordinate engagement of consultants, bankers, communications, legal, compliance, finance, and other relevant functions.
  • Design and implement repeatable methodologies for identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, selecting, negotiating, and executing transactions, launches, and integrations; monitor consistent application and integrate strategy with operational management.
  • Assess and improve ineffective or duplicative processes, coordinate collaboration across regional departments, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Identify transactions and opportunities including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, new business units, subsidiaries, and investments; guide new businesses from startup to self-sufficiency; and design a strategy-aligned business development roadmap.
  • Direct complex investments and transactions in care delivery, health plans, and healthcare technology; develop a business development function supporting the enterprise; and execute strategy, business development, and transformation work.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA in finance and accounting, investments, investor relations, or a directly related field.
  • Six years of direct investment experience in healthcare services or health information technology companies.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
1945

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