Managing Senior Counsel – Oncology CRO

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Managing Senior Counsel – Oncology CRO 

In June 2022, McKesson and HCA Healthcare announced the creation of a joint venture that will combine McKesson’s US Oncology Research (USOR) and HCA Healthcare’s Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI). This new joint venture will establish a fully integrated oncology research organization aimed at expanding clinical research, accelerating drug development and increasing availability and access to clinical trials for community oncology providers and patients, including those in underserved communities. In addition, through the combination of their clinical research networks, data and analytic capabilities and more, the joint venture will bring greater efficiency to the drug development process – making it possible to help more cancer patients access new, life-saving medications. 

Position Summary: 

McKesson's Law Department is seeking an experienced healthcare and transactional lawyer to join the SCRI legal team and provide comprehensive legal support to our Oncology Contract Research Organization (CRO) business. As the Senior Managing Counsel, you will play a critical role in advising and guiding our organization on legal matters related to clinical trials, drug development, regulatory compliance, and other legal aspects specific to the oncology field. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including senior management, research teams, and business development, to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

- Serve as the primary legal advisor to SCRI providing expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters pertaining to the Oncology CRO business, including clinical trial agreements, drug development, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, privacy, and contractual matters. 

- Manage a team of legal professionals, providing guidance and support for the above areas. 

- Stay up to date on relevant laws, regulations, and industry guidelines related to clinical trials, drug development, and oncology research.  

Critical Skills: 

- Experience supporting a CRO including knowledge of clinical trials, drug development, and research, including an understanding of relevant regulations. 

- Assess legal risks associated with the Oncology CRO business and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks.  

- Superior ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, (e.g. clinical trial agreements, master services agreements, confidentiality agreements, and vendor contracts), ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations 

- Proven leadership, and a strong desire to develop and manage a team of high-functioning legal professionals. 

- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to all levels within the company, including senior business executives. 

- Highly responsive, proactive, solutions-oriented approach. 

- Must be a team player who can develop strong working relationships and work collaboratively with internal clients, other members of the legal senior team and stakeholders across the Oncology Ecosystem. 

- Possess excellent legal judgment for expeditious problem identification and the ability to be both pragmatic/business-oriented and strategic. 

- Excel when working independently and collaboratively, have a record of developing strong working relationships with a diverse client base, and the ability to lead at all levels across the organization. 

Required Education: 

- Juris Doctor Degree. Must be a member of a jurisdiction. 

Experience  

·       Typically requires 10 years of experience providing legal counsel.  

·       Must have experience in healthcare CROs. 

·       Must have expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills. 

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

This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.   

Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.

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. 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

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