It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
Position Overview
The Senior Manager of Strategy & Transformation is responsible for leading, facilitating, and driving the strategic initiatives at SCRI. The Senior Manager will lead a team of internal consultants and/or business analysts to implement enterprise-level initiatives to increase growth, market share, customer & employee satisfaction, improve business key performance indicators, and deliver on key strategies of the organization. This requires strong analytical, influencing, and change management skills while directing multiple business areas.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Directly manage a team of Program Managers and Business Analysts leading high-impact strategic initiatives across Sarah Cannon.
- Partner with AVP of Strategy and Transformation to facilitate senior leadership in identification, scheduling, and prioritization of strategic initiatives.
- Introduce project management tools, templates, and techniques through active consulting and coaching to direct reports and delivery teams.
- Serve as the single point of contact for complex enterprise deployments and manage SCRI projects of significant complexity.
- Oversee the project management activities of direct reports to ensure excellence in managing initiatives.
- Establish and lead high-visibility enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
- Lead implementation of changes and manage impacted people through the change journey.
- Propose recommendations, adjustments, and process improvements to achieve success.
Knowledge:
- Change management and project management techniques and tools.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in the research environment and healthcare processes.
- Strong working relationship with leadership for quick problem resolution and staff support.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives with large change impacts.
Skills:
- Advanced facilitation and leadership skills, including written and oral communication.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Advanced analytic capabilities including six sigma methods and tools.
- Computer skills with ability using Microsoft Office specifically PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Projects, and Excel.
- Strong people management skills to coach direct reports.
Abilities:
- Ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders.
- Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating communication skills.
- Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively.
- Exhibits influencing and negotiating skills.
- Comfortable raising questions, issues, objections, and ideas at all levels of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree required.
- 5+ years of experience in program management.
- 2+ years of experience in people management.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt highly preferred.
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to enhance clinical trial access and availability across the country.
We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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