Manager, Healthcare Regulation

Ventas, Inc.•Chicago, IL

6d•$155,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Healthcare Regulation will be a key member of the Company’s Legal Department and will oversee key healthcare regulatory compliance matters for the Company’s Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP), including licensure, government reimbursement program requirements and other regulatory matters affecting community operations. The role will partner closely with investment and asset management teams, external advisors and third-party operators to oversee and manage compliance with regulatory licensing and other requirement while supporting business objectives. The role will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Transactions and Finance. The Company’s SHOP portfolio consists of senior housing communities comprised of high quality, primarily private pay assisted living, memory care and independent living environments. The Company partners with leading third-party operators to operate its SHOP communities on its behalf but typically holds the applicable healthcare licenses and may enroll in any applicable government healthcare reimbursement programs on behalf of the communities. Ventas maintains a highly collaborative operating model in its SHOP segment, leveraging strong governance and regulatory oversight, deep operational expertise, and data‑driven insights from its proprietary Ventas OI™ platform to support high‑quality care delivery, drive performance, and create environments where seniors can thrive. This is a critical role in a fast-paced, highly professional and collaborative environment, requiring the ability to work effectively with key internal and external stakeholders to manage compliance with regulatory requirements across the Company’s SHOP communities, including in connection with investments, acquisitions, dispositions and operator transitions. A commitment to excellence and enthusiasm for contributing to the Company’s mission are essential to success in the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, public policy or a related field.
5+ years of experience in healthcare regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid.
Must be located in the Chicago, IL, New York City, NY, or Louisville, KY surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in senior housing or skilled nursing is a plus, though not required.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, with the Company’s investments and asset management teams and with the Company’s third-party operators and external advisors.
Demonstrated project management capability, with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
Sound judgment, high ethical standards and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Advising on and overseeing the regulatory aspects of acquisitions, dispositions and operator transitions, including efficiently and effectively overseeing the management of change of ownership applications and other federal and state regulatory filings
Managing external counsel and third-party operators on healthcare regulatory compliance and related regulatory matters, including tracking healthcare licenses and compliance with licensure and government reimbursement program requirements
Overseeing other regulatory matters affecting community operations, including ancillary permits and licenses, surveys, inspections and related compliance obligations
Tracking regulatory developments impacting the Company’s SHOP portfolio
Partnering and collaborating with business and legal colleagues, third-party operators, external advisors and other key business partners