Product Analyst II

McKesson; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a McKesson subsidiary, seeks a Product Analyst II – Digital Transformation (CRO) to translate business priorities into AI-enabled solutions. This remote US role drives SCRI’s digital strategy with hands-on delivery, rapid experimentation, and learning-by-doing through applied AI initiatives.

You will bridge business and IT, gather requirements, build prototypes, ensure data governance and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and drive measurable outcomes across

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in product or business analysis within dynamic digital transformation environments.
• Demonstrated success supporting healthcare or life sciences product initiatives.
• Proven track record driving technology adoption and identifying high‑value AI opportunities, including prototypes or pilots.
• Experience building low/no-code or AI‑enabled proof‑of-concept solutions to validate ideas.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and prioritize requirements; own end-to-end problem discovery through pilot delivery for assigned initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional workshops to identify AI-enabled use cases and iteratively build prototypes, actively configuring, testing, and refining solutions hands-on.
• Translate strategy into user stories, workflows, and specifications for process optimization, and contribute to backlog refinement, release planning, and UAT.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise data strategy, integration needs and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Support change management, documentation, and user enablement for sustainable adoption.
• Document reusable patterns, playbooks, and AI/automation components to accelerate future initiatives.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Strong communication

Requirements traceability

Process mining

AI opportunity identification

Low/no-code prototyping

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Planview

Smartsheets

Microsoft Copilot

AI Agents

Job description

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.

Job Description

Summary

The Product Analyst II – Digital Transformation (CRO) plays a critical role in advancing SCRI’s digital strategy by translating business priorities into actionable solutions. Serving as the bridge between business stakeholders and IT delivery teams, this role drives operational excellence, data integrity, and innovation SCRI Development Innovations, a Contract Research Organization (CRO). A key focus is shaping and enabling AI‑driven transformation opportunities that deliver measurable business outcomes, with a strong emphasis on hands‑on delivery, rapid experimentation, and learning‑by‑doing through applied digital and AI solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with business and IT teams to gather, document, and prioritize requirements, while owning end-to-end problem discovery through pilot delivery for assigned initiatives
• Participate in cross-functional workshops to identify AI‑enabled use cases and iteratively build prototypes, actively configuring, testing, and refining solutions hands‑on
• Translate strategy into user stories, workflows, and specifications for process optimization, and contribute directly to backlog refinement, release planning, and UAT
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise data strategy, integration needs, 21 CFR Part 11 requirements and responsible AI practices
• Support change management, documentation, and user enablement for sustainable adoption
• Document reusable patterns, playbooks, and AI/automation components to accelerate future initiatives and organizational learning

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Agile, SDLC, and regulatory considerations in clinical research environments (21 CFR Part 11).
• Awareness of data governance, interoperability standards, and digital adoption analytics.
• Familiarity with coding principles, AI Agentic/automation tools (hands‑on preferred), APIs, with the ability to independently configure and test solutions.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and modern research applications vendors such as Veeva, Medidata, Oracle, etc.
• Ability to do hands on POC with AI tools, ROI analysis for product initiatives, and iterate based on real user and system feedback.

Skills

• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify business problems, define solution options, and consult with stakeholders to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents, and project management tools e.g., Jira, Confluence, Planview, Smartsheets.
• Strong communication skills to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and simplify technical concepts for business stakeholders, while influencing decisions and achieving alignment.
• Skilled in requirements traceability, validation, and driving cross‑functional alignment.
• Experience using process‑mining and workflow analysis to uncover automation opportunities, and rapidly test those opportunities through prototypes or pilots.

Abilities

• Convert strategy into execution through structured digital and AI‑enabled transformation.
• Collaborate effectively with leaders, product owners, and delivery teams across functions.
• Apply emerging digital capabilities to improve processes and deliver measurable results, by defining, building, and iterating on solutions directly.
• Thrive in fast‑paced environments with competing priorities and continuous innovation.
• Committed to learning, quality, and advancing SCRI’s mission, through applied, hands‑on delivery and continuous skill development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 - 5+ years in product or business analysis within dynamic digital transformation environments.
• Demonstrated success supporting healthcare or life sciences product initiatives.
• Ability to rapidly learn new business domains and processes to build strong partnerships.
• Proven track record driving technology adoption and identifying high‑value AI opportunities, including directly building or piloting solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience reporting progress and outcomes to leadership.
• Experience building low/no-code or AI‑enabled proof‑of‑concept solutions to validate ideas before scale, with personal ownership of prototypes, pilots, or MVPs.

This is a remote position based in the United States. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community‑based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first‑in‑human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

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. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered.

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.