McKesson

AVP, Clinical Trials Strategy – Delivery Optimization

McKesson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: WORK AT HOME • Tennessee • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

  • Lead enterprise level transformation initiatives in support of the Accelero strategy, including defining scope, objectives, success metrics, timelines, and governance structures
  • Ensure initiatives are executed on schedule and aligned with organizational priorities
  • Partner with executive leadership and functional leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable workplans, clearly defining ownership, dependencies, and decision rights across operations, quality, compliance, and supporting functions
  • Lead and manage a team of individual contributors that include but are not limited to program managers, change agents, and process improvement professionals
  • Provide oversight and direction for process improvement efforts by applying established improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to identify inefficiencies, standardize workflows, and improve operational performance across lines of business
  • Direct and manage a portfolio of Accelero implementation process improvement projects and programs, including prioritization, risk management, and issue escalation
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate progress, outcomes, and return on investment for Accelero portfolio
  • Use data and analytics to inform decisions, course correct as needed, and report results to executive leadership
  • Facilitate structured planning sessions, workshops, and working groups to align stakeholders on objectives, roles, milestones, and execution plans
  • Document decisions and ensure follow through on agreed upon actions
  • Serve as a senior advisor to the Executive Team by providing objective analysis, recommendations, risk assessments related to operational performance, change initiatives, and strategic investments
  • Develop and implement communication strategies to provide consistent, accurate, and timely updates on initiative status, risks, and outcomes to executives, functional leaders, and impacted teams
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, assess customer and employee experience impacts, and implement targeted improvements based on identified gaps and opportunities
  • Monitor external trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to clinical research operations and enterprise enablement
  • Assess applicability and present recommendations for adoption when appropriate
  • Represent the organization in external forums, industry events, and professional engagements as required, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging and strategic priorities
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and influence across matrixed teams to support change adoption, execution discipline, and sustained performance improvement
  • Ensure all work is performed in alignment with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the company’s mission, values, and Code of Conduct

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • At least 10 years of experience in clinical trials is required
  • Knowledge of scientific, medical, and regulatory terms
  • Knowledge of ICH Guidelines, GCP, and CFR Title 21
  • Clinical research process knowledge with an understanding of medical terminology
  • Highly effective leadership skills; considers the needs of the team above their own
  • Organization - proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources
  • Excellent communication skills; persuasive, encouraging, motivating, and inspiring; the ability to listen and understand; the ability to communicate the complex in simple terms
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to establish relationships – develop strategic relationships within and outside of direct organization
  • Advanced Facilitation and communication skills – able to drive plans, decisions, and resolve issues through facilitation of groups or individuals
  • Process improvement skills and techniques
  • Change management skills and techniques
  • Excellent active listening skills
  • Experience working in a matrix environment and with virtual team members / stakeholders
  • Ability to influence and guide senior leaders in their change sponsorship role
  • Strong coaching, influencing, collaboration and communication skills are critical across all levels of the organization including the Executive Team
  • Effectively organize and manage multiple assignments
  • Ability to facilitate and motivate groups of people to improve at any level of the organization
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to plan, coordinate, and execute on projects and programs
  • Mission-driven with a strong understanding of Sarah Cannon strategic initiatives
  • Proven application of Lean/Six Sigma principles, methodologies, and best practices
  • Proven competence in driving change at an enterprise level and with customers
  • High customer orientation and relationship building competencies, with demonstrated expertise in selecting and applying improvement methods to meet and exceed customer needs
  • Demonstrated passion around customer and employee experience
  • Adapt and adjust to changing priorities
  • Think strategically
  • Motivate leaders and staff
  • Work cross-functionally across departments
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Competitive compensation package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
LeanSix Sigmaclinical trialsprocess improvementchange managementdata analyticskey performance indicatorsproject managementregulatory compliancemedical terminology
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizationactive listeninginfluencecoachingcollaborationfacilitationstrategic thinking