Director, Precision Medicine (US Oncology)

McKesson; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as a Precision Medicine Director where you will shape initiatives in precision medicine and oncology. This senior role emphasizes strategic leadership, program management, and collaboration across teams to enhance oncology capabilities and improve patient care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Annual bonus opportunities

Long-term incentives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in healthcare, precision medicine, or oncology.
• 4+ years of management experience required.
• Extensive experience in healthcare with a focus on precision medicine.

Responsibilities

• Set and pursue strategic goals for the Precision Medicine program.
• Work across the enterprise oncology ecosystem to implement programs.
• Assess precision medicine trends and communicate implications.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Program Management

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

BA/BS degree in healthcare-related field

MBA, PhD, or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

The Precision Medicine Director is a senior-level position responsible for leading strategic initiatives across our community oncology network, with a focus on the integration and advancement of precision medicine. This role requires a high degree of strategic acumen and exceptional communication skills, ensuring that program objectives are met and that the highest standards of patient care are maintained through innovative precision medicine solutions.

As a senior leader, the Precision Medicine Director will set strategic goals and drive initiatives to enhance our oncology network's capabilities. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of effective collaboration across teams, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to manage complex initiatives independently while also seeking support when needed.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in goal-setting for complex initiatives, developing measurable key performance indicators, and managing diverse projects. Experience in precision medicine, including biomarker testing and targeted therapies, is highly desirable. The candidate should be adept at keeping pace with industry trends and advancements, summarizing their implications, and communicating these effectively to program leaders and stakeholders.

This role involves leading cross-functional programs, liaising with technology, legal, marketing, and other teams to drive precision medicine initiatives. The Precision Medicine Director will use independent judgment to implement strategic goals, ensure the attainment of program objectives through measurable results, and provide content expertise to stakeholders.

Under the guidance of the Vice President and Senior Director, the Precision Medicine Director will be accountable for the success of precision medicine programs. A bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field is required, with an MBA, PhD, or another advanced degree preferred. The candidate should have significant experience in healthcare, precision medicine, or oncology, with a focus on strategic leadership and program management.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and pursue strategic goals for the Precision Medicine program in consultation with the Vice President and Senior Director.
• Work effectively across the enterprise oncology ecosystem to implement cross-functional programs.
• Keep abreast of precision medicine trends and advancements, summarizing their importance and implications for program leaders.
• Be accountable for attaining program objectives through measurable results.
• Liaise with technology, legal, marketing, and other teams to provide input and insight on precision medicine-related programs.
• Provide content expertise to both internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Travel up to 25% to engage with stakeholders and ensure program success.
• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.

Education

• BA/BS degree in a healthcare-related field;
• MBA, PhD, PharmD, or other advanced degree is preferred.

Critical Skills

• Extensive experience in healthcare, with a focus on precision medicine, oncology, or related field.
• Proven track record in strategic leadership and program management.

Additional Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Expertise in developing measurable key performance indicators and managing complex projects.
• Precision medicine content knowledge required.
• Ability to present, communicate, and influence executives and stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive program success through innovative strategies.
• Excellent collaboration skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$132,000 - $220,000

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

The Precision Medicine Director is a senior-level position responsible for leading strategic initiatives across our community oncology network, with a focus on the integration and advancement of precision medicine. This role requires a high degree of strategic acumen and exceptional communication skills, ensuring that program objectives are met and that the highest standards of patient care are maintained through innovative precision medicine solutions.

As a senior leader, the Precision Medicine Director will set strategic goals and drive initiatives to enhance our oncology network's capabilities. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of effective collaboration across teams, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to manage complex initiatives independently while also seeking support when needed.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in goal-setting for complex initiatives, developing measurable key performance indicators, and managing diverse projects. Experience in precision medicine, including biomarker testing and targeted therapies, is highly desirable. The candidate should be adept at keeping pace with industry trends and advancements, summarizing their implications, and communicating these effectively to program leaders and stakeholders.

This role involves leading cross-functional programs, liaising with technology, legal, marketing, and other teams to drive precision medicine initiatives. The Precision Medicine Director will use independent judgment to implement strategic goals, ensure the attainment of program objectives through measurable results, and provide content expertise to stakeholders.

Under the guidance of the Vice President and Senior Director, the Precision Medicine Director will be accountable for the success of precision medicine programs. A bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field is required, with an MBA, PhD, or another advanced degree preferred. The candidate should have significant experience in healthcare, precision medicine, or oncology, with a focus on strategic leadership and program management.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and pursue strategic goals for the Precision Medicine program in consultation with the Vice President and Senior Director.
• Work effectively across the enterprise oncology ecosystem to implement cross-functional programs.
• Keep abreast of precision medicine trends and advancements, summarizing their importance and implications for program leaders.
• Be accountable for attaining program objectives through measurable results.
• Liaise with technology, legal, marketing, and other teams to provide input and insight on precision medicine-related programs.
• Provide content expertise to both internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Travel up to 25% to engage with stakeholders and ensure program success.

Minimum Requirement

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.

Education

• BA/BS degree in a healthcare-related field;
• MBA, PhD, PharmD, or other advanced degree is preferred.

Critical Skills

• Extensive experience in healthcare, with a focus on precision medicine, oncology, or related field.
• Proven track record in strategic leadership and program management.

Additional Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Expertise in developing measurable key performance indicators and managing complex projects.
• Precision medicine content knowledge required.
• Ability to present, communicate, and influence executives and stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive program success through innovative strategies.
• Excellent collaboration skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$132,000 - $220,000

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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About the company

McKesson Corporation is an American company distributing pharmaceuticals and providing health information technology, medical supplies, and care management tools.

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