[Hiring] Managing Lead Counsel - SCRI @McKesson

Role Description

McKesson’s Law Department is seeking an experienced healthcare and transactional lawyer to join the SCRI legal team and provide comprehensive legal support to SCRI’s Site Management Organization (SMO) business, with additional responsibility for select enterprise and cross‑functional initiatives. As Managing Senior Counsel, this role plays a critical part in advising and guiding the organization on legal matters related to clinical trials, research site relationships, regulatory compliance, privacy, and other legal aspects specific to oncology research and SMO operations.

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to SCRI on a wide range of legal matters pertaining to the SMO business, including research site relationships and related agreements, clinical trial operations support, regulatory compliance, privacy, and contractual matters.
• Provide legal support for select enterprise and cross‑functional initiatives impacting SCRI and the broader Oncology Ecosystem, including strategic initiatives and risk mitigation efforts that intersect with SMO operations.
• Partner closely with the Managing Principal Counsel for SCRI to ensure alignment on legal strategy, risk tolerance, and business priorities, including timely escalation of significant, novel, or sensitive issues and consistent communication of legal guidance to stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a team of high-functioning legal professionals, providing guidance, oversight, and mentorship to support high‑quality, timely legal advice and execution.
• Assess legal and regulatory risks associated with SMO operations and related enterprise initiatives and develop practical strategies to mitigate risk while enabling business objectives.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry guidelines related to clinical trials, oncology research operations, and healthcare compliance, and apply that knowledge to business decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Requirements

• Typically requires 10+ years of experience providing legal counsel.
• Must have experience in healthcare clinical trials and/or clinical research operations; experience supporting an SMO or equivalent site‑based research operations strongly preferred.
• Must have expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience in technology licensing and data management is encouraged.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.