Director, Strategic Operations (Oncology)

McKesson • Usa, TX

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About The Position

The Director, Strategic Operations serves as a strategic partner to regional practice leadership and the practice support infrastructure, supporting practice-level planning, prioritization, and performance in service of enterprise objectives across The US Oncology Network. 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 assess strategic opportunities and operational risks and translate 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 priorities, accelerate decisions, and ensure follow-through on important initiatives. The role brings clarity, analysis, and actionable recommendations to complex operational and strategic challenges. It requires strong business and financial acumen, executive-ready communication, and the ability to connect practice-level realities with broader Network objectives. The Director also identifies emerging risks, delivers decision-ready insights, supports business case development, and helps leaders prioritize high-impact work. The position requires approximately 50%–60% travel and involves general office demands.

Requirements

• Recent experience in healthcare operations, oncology practice management, oncology strategic operations, consulting, or a related field, including demonstrated support for 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 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 and demonstrated success managing a cross-functional or cross-departmental team on a complex project.
• Ability to generate and execute creative ideas for engaging and distinctive communications.
• Ability to work under pressure and navigate difficult situations effectively and professionally.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, 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

• Experience with data visualization or dashboard tools.
• MBA, MHA, or another graduate degree (strongly 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 strategic objectives.
• Bring structure, analysis, and synthesis to identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing practice opportunities, risks, and performance improvement needs.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of strategic initiatives supporting practice growth, development, and long-term sustainability; inform 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 show initiative progress, key risks, decisions needed, and recommended next steps.
• Support development, prioritization, and execution of practice-level and enterprise-aligned strategic plans.
• Support business case development and provide decision-ready insights and recommendations.
• Drive alignment, decision-making, accountability, and follow-through across stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
• Benefits are referenced, but specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed