Director, Application Engineering

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.

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept leader to oversee the engineering and operational management of all overhead, contract research organization (CRO), and site management organization (SMO) applications within Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI). This role will lead a team of systems engineers responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise applications that support clinical research operations. The Director will ensure alignment with SCRI’s digital strategy and collaborate cross-functionally with McKesson and external partners to uphold enterprise standards and drive innovation.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• 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 .

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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 750 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 today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 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.