McKesson

Director, Application Engineering

McKesson

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States

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Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

  • Oversee the engineering and operational management of all overhead, CRO, and SMO applications within Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI).
  • Lead a team of systems engineers responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise applications that support clinical research operations.
  • Ensure alignment with SCRI’s digital strategy and collaborate cross-functionally with McKesson and external partners to uphold enterprise standards and drive innovation.
  • Lead the full lifecycle of application engineering across overhead, CRO, and SMO systems, including implementation, configuration, performance tuning, and integration.
  • Manage system engineers and foster a high-performing team culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Oversee release management, testing, and validation processes to ensure stable and secure deployments.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Quality, Clinical Operations, and external CRO/SMO partners to ensure systems meet evolving business and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives to replace manual processes with scalable, efficient solutions.
  • Ensure data integrity, user access controls, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Coordinate vendor relationships, including contract management, roadmap alignment, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and a knowledge base for system configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting.
  • Support audit readiness and collaborate with internal and external auditors on system-related documentation.
  • Monitor system performance and proactively implement enhancements to improve reliability and scalability.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in clinical research or related fields, with a focus on application engineering and system support.
  • Proficiency in software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps) and experience in integrating various systems and applications to streamline clinical operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for scalable and secure data storage and processing.
  • Extensive knowledge of advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Proven track record in strategic planning, project management, and change leadership.
  • In-depth understanding of clinical research processes, regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
  • Familiarity with platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, Veeva, Vestigo, and EHR systems.
  • Expertise in system interoperability and data exchange across clinical platforms.
Benefits
  • Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
  • Competitive compensation package; base pay determined by performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets.
  • Other compensation such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
  • Comprehensive benefits through parent company McKesson (link provided in posting).
  • Fully Remote work option (remote locations listed: USA, TN).

ATS Keywords

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Hard skills
application engineeringsystem supportAgileDevOpscloud platformsAWSAzureGoogle Cloudsystem interoperabilitydata exchange
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationinfluencing stakeholdersleadershipmentoringteam developmentstrategic planningproject managementchange leadership
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