Associate Vice President, Quality Assurance
About this role
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.
Our Vice President (VP), Global Quality Assurance provides strategic leadership and oversight of quality assurance programs across Sarah Cannon Research Institute and McKesson. Our VP is responsible for developing and executing quality strategies that ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in research and oncology care. This position does require travel.
This is a remote position based in the US; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and implement enterprise-wide quality assurance strategies and programs.
Ensure compliance with GCP, GxP, FDA, HIPAA, accreditation standards, and other applicable regulations.
Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives and drive quality performance outcomes.
Oversee internal and external audits, findings management, corrective actions, and quality reporting.
Monitor quality metrics, identify risks and deficiencies, and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
Maintain and enhance quality policies, procedures, and standard operating processes.
Advise research and operational teams on regulatory compliance and quality best practices.
Partner with training and education teams to support compliance and continuous learning initiatives.
Establish departmental goals, manage budgets, allocate resources, and oversee workforce planning.
Lead, mentor, and develop quality teams while fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and excellence.
Build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across Sarah Cannon Research Institute, our partners, and McKesson.
This position matters because it is ultimately responsible for protecting patient safety, research integrity, regulatory compliance, and organizational reputation across Sarah Cannon Research Institute's oncology research operations.
In practical terms, the VP of Global Quality:
Ensures patient safety and ethical research practices by maintaining compliance with GCP, FDA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
Reduces organizational risk by identifying quality issues early, leading audits, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Protects research credibility by ensuring clinical trials are conducted consistently, accurately, and according to protocol.
Drives operational excellence through quality metrics, benchmarking, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Supports business growth by building scalable quality systems that enable the expansion of research programs, clinical trials, and oncology services.
Maintains regulatory readiness for inspections, accreditation reviews, and sponsor audits, helping avoid findings that could delay studies or impact funding.
Provides executive-level insight into quality trends, risks, and performance, enabling leadership to make informed strategic decisions.
Develops a culture of accountability and quality across research, clinical, and support functions.
Our VP of Global Quality Assurance will ensure that rapid growth in research and oncology services does not compromise compliance, patient outcomes, or data integrity. The role serves as the bridge between strategy and execution, ensuring the organization can expand while maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.
This is a critical leadership position because it safeguards patient trust, enables successful clinical research, minimizes regulatory risk, and ensures the organization consistently delivers high-quality oncology care and research outcomes.
Qualifications for success will include:
Minimum Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred in related field
Minimum 10 years' related experience including supervisory, interacting with regulatory authorities, Quality Assurance auditing in a clinical research organization, sponsoring company, or pharmaceutical corporation.
Minimum 10 years' experience in a clinical trial environment, knowledge of Quality systems including CAPA, change control, deviations, and investigations.
People management and leadership experience required.
Extensive knowledge of FDA guidelines, GCP, and applicable regulations
Quality and Clinical IT Systems knowledge as well as knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology
Thorough understanding of investigative site research requirements
Thorough understanding and knowledge of quality metrics and performance measures
High level of technical proficiency with multiple quality systems including Veeva, as well as all MS Office products.
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 850 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 in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
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