Director, Strategic Operations (Oncology)
About The Position
The Director, Strategic Operations serves as a strategic partner to regional practice leadership and the practice support infrastructure across The US Oncology Network. The role supports practice-level planning, prioritization, and performance in service of enterprise objectives. This Director-level individual contributor supports the development, prioritization, and execution of practice-level and enterprise-aligned strategic plans to advance operational effectiveness, growth, and long-term sustainability. The role applies structured problem-solving, operational performance insight, and execution support to evaluate strategic opportunities, assess operational risk, and turn priorities into actionable plans. Working through influence in a highly matrixed environment, the Director partners with regional practice leadership, practice support functions, and enterprise stakeholders to align stakeholders, accelerate decision-making, and ensure follow-through on priority initiatives. The position brings clarity, structure, and actionable recommendations to complex operational and strategic challenges. It also serves as a trusted thought partner, identifying emerging risks, delivering decision-ready insights, supporting business case development, and helping leaders prioritize high-impact work. Approximately 50%–60% travel is required. The position requires authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Recent experience in healthcare operations, oncology practice management, oncology strategic operations, consulting, or a related field, with demonstrated experience supporting complex operational or strategic initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects or initiatives in a clinical, operational, consulting, or enterprise support environment.
- Strong matrixed leadership skills, including influencing without direct authority, aligning stakeholders, and driving accountability across cross-functional teams.
- Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate financial reports and develop operational assumptions and financial projections for project outcomes.
- Ability to manage high-performance cross-functional teams from organizational, interpersonal, and technical perspectives.
- Ability to work independently, organize work effectively, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business and technical writing abilities.
- Strong executive presence and ability to work with and influence senior leaders.
- Strategic thinking and ability to connect insights across practices, functions, workstreams, and enterprise priorities.
- Superior project management skills, including demonstrated success managing a cross-functional or cross-departmental team on a complex project.
- Ability to generate and execute creative ideas for making communications engaging and distinctive.
- Ability to work under pressure and navigate difficult situations effectively and professionally.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while balancing ownership, partnership, and follow-through.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- MBA, MHA, or another graduate degree is strongly preferred.
- Experience with data visualization or dashboard tools is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with regional practice leadership, practice executives, and practice support partners to align priorities, surface operational needs, and support execution of strategic objectives.
- Provide structured analysis and synthesis to identify, evaluate, and prioritize practice opportunities, risks, and performance improvement needs.
- Contribute to the development and evolution of strategic initiatives that support practice growth, development, and long-term sustainability, informing direction and prioritization.
- Monitor and interpret practice performance trends, financial and operational indicators, dependencies, and emerging risks to inform prioritization, mitigation plans, and leadership decision-making.
- Partner in growth, development, and capital investment planning, evaluating options, assumptions, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develop executive-ready updates, analyses, and materials that communicate initiative progress, key risks, decisions needed, and recommended next steps.
- Support the development of actionable plans, business cases, and follow-through on priority initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package as part of McKesson Total Rewards.
- Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
