Sr. Manager Change Control

Mckesson Corporation; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Sr. Manager Change Control to lead cross-functional QMS initiatives, with primary responsibility for Change Control. You will translate governance requirements into practical standards, workflows, and performance metrics across business units.

This role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and continuous improvement within a regulated healthcare distribution context. The position requires guiding digital-enabled QMS solutions, coordinating training, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field; professional certification preferred (ASQ CQA/CMQ-OE, PMP, Prosci, Lean Six Sigma).
• Experience leading cross-functional projects in regulated environments; Change Control and QMS process expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise QMS Change Control processes.
• Provide SME recommendations on regulatory requirements, process risks, and operational needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional adoption, manage workplans, risks, milestones, and training for QMS changes.
• Define requirements for digital workflows, analytics, and automation; oversee validation and deployment readiness.
• Develop process metrics, dashboards, and review routines; analyze trends and risks.
• Facilitate governance discussions, track decisions, and escalate issues to leadership.
• Coach business units on quality practices and ensure consistent execution while respecting regulatory differences.

Skills

Quality management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk-based decision-making

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, life sciences, business, information systems, or related field

Tools

QMS software

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.

Title: Sr. Manager Change Control

Location: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX (Preferred)

Remote / Onsite / Hybrid: Remote position

Position Summary

The Sr. Manager Change Control leads complex, cross-functional initiatives and serves as a subject-matter expert for assigned enterprise QMS processes, with primary accountability for Change Control. Working within the enterprise strategy, governance, policies, and priorities established by the Director, this role translates requirements into practical standards, implementation plans, technology-enabled workflows, performance measures, and sustainable operating practices across participating business units.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead assigned QMS process initiatives

Lead the design, implementation, harmonization, and continuous improvement of assigned enterprise QMS processes, with primary responsibility for Change Control. Develop requirements, standards, procedures, controls, and implementation plans consistent with direction and governance established by the Director.

2. Provide subject-matter expertise and recommendations

Evaluate business-unit practices, regulatory requirements, process risks, and operational needs. Recommend practical solutions, decision options, and escalation paths to the Director, governance forums, and process owners.

3. Coordinate cross-functional implementation and adoption

Manage complex workplans, dependencies, risks, milestones, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and readiness activities required to embed approved QMS changes across participating business units.

4. Support QMS technology and digital enablement

Define business and quality requirements for approved digital workflows, analytics, and automation supporting assigned QMS processes. Coordinate solution evaluation, user acceptance testing, validation documentation, deployment readiness, and lifecycle changes with Technology and control functions.

5. Establish and monitor process performance

Develop process measures, dashboards, and review routines for assigned QMS elements. Analyze trends, control effectiveness, adoption, and emerging risks; prepare actionable insights and recommendations for management review.

6. Facilitate governance and stakeholder alignment

Prepare materials and facilitate working sessions, communities of practice, and governance discussions. Track decisions and actions, resolve issues within delegated authority, and elevate matters requiring enterprise policy, funding, or strategic decisions.

7. Build capability and sustain improvements

Develop guidance, tools, education, and coaching for business-unit Quality teams and process owners. Share leading practices and support consistent execution while recognizing legitimate regulatory and operational differences.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, life sciences, business, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional certification in quality, project management, change management, or process improvement is preferred, such as ASQ CQA/CMQ-OE, PMP, Prosci, or Lean Six Sigma.

Business Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Quality Management Systems within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare distribution, or another regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional process improvement or implementation initiatives without direct authority over all participants.
• Experience with Change Control, document management, CAPA, training, risk management, audits, or related QMS processes; deep expertise in at least one enterprise QMS process is required.
• Experience supporting implementation or optimization of an electronic QMS is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Strong working knowledge of QMS principles, process governance, risk-based decision-making, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to translate enterprise direction into clear requirements, standards, procedures, workplans, controls, and measurable outcomes.
• Knowledge of applicable FDA requirements and familiarity with DEA, state Board of Pharmacy, and other requirements relevant to pharmaceutical distribution, as appropriate.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and control gaps, and present concise recommendations to Quality and business leaders.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, written communication, project leadership, and issue-resolution skills.
• Working knowledge of data integrity, validation, privacy, cybersecurity, access control, and human oversight considerations for digital or AI-enabled Quality solutions.
• Ability to influence across functions and business units while operating within established enterprise governance and delegated decision rights.

Decision Rights and Scope Boundaries

• Leads assigned initiatives and recommends standards, controls, and implementation approaches; enterprise QMS strategy, policy approval, governance design, and final prioritization remain accountable to the Director and designated governance bodies.
• May serve as process lead or subject-matter expert for assigned QMS elements but does not independently establish enterprise strategy or approve organization-wide policy outside delegated authority.
• Coordinates cross-functional resources and vendors for approved initiatives; does not carry standing people-management accountability or independent enterprise budget ownership.
• Escalates material compliance risks, unresolved cross-business-unit conflicts, significant scope changes, and investment decisions to the Director.

Travel: up to 30%, based on implementation, stakeholder, and site-support needs.

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$108,700 - $181,100

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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