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.
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as the visionary architect of our sophisticated technical frameworks. Your role is critical, ensuring the flawless integration, validation, and optimization of complex systems from concept to completion. You will spearhead efforts to harmonize system components, deftly balancing cost, risk, and supportability to deliver exceptional solutions. Your expertise will translate product requirements into cohesive systems solutions that meet technical, schedule, and budgetary demands. Armed with a robust set of analytical tools, you'll perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and map requirements to solutions, transforming visionary ideas into concrete software innovations.
Duties include but are not limited to:
System Design & Integration:
Lead the deployment of products and engineering solutions that transform manual business processes into efficient, automated systems
Lead the design, integration, and validation of complex systems, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Technical Leadership:
Serve as the technical lead, guiding cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and objectives.
Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Analysis & Problem Solving:
Conduct in-depth functional, timeline, and trade studies to evaluate system options and make informed decisions.
Address unusually complex problems with creative and effective solutions, leveraging independent judgment and expertise.
Program Management:
Collaborate with the project managers to oversee product lifecycle from requirements to implementation, ensuring all phases meet technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Coordinate internal and external resources, managing stakeholder relationships to facilitate project success.
Innovation & Development:
Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation, improve system capabilities, and enhance decision-making processes.
Contribute to the development of groundbreaking principles, theories, and concepts that integrate AI into system solutions.
Continuously seek opportunities to implement AI technologies in optimizing system performance and automating processes.
Mandatory: The following are mandatory expectations of all SCRI employees.
Competencies: The baseline knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed to be successful in the position.
Knowledge: A body of information needed to perform tasks; May be obtained through education, training or experience.
Experience working in a clinical research or healthcare setting.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for scalable and secure data storage and processing
Experience with ensuring interoperability between different clinical systems and platforms to facilitate seamless data exchange and collaboration.
Extensive knowledge of advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
Skills: The proficiency to perform a certain task.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex challenges.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring and guiding teams.
Proficiency in Veeva Systems, particularly Veeva Clinical Operations, for managing clinical trial documents, regulatory compliance, and data. Familiarity with Veeva CRM and other Veeva applications can also be beneficial
Proficiency in system design tools and methodologies
Proficiency in software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps) and experience in integrating various systems and applications to streamline clinical operations.
Abilities: An underlying, enduring trait useful for performing duties.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with a team of skilled professionals.
Opportunity to influence and drive innovation within the organization.
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to support engineering excellence.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience (7+ years) in systems engineering, with a track record of leading complex projects.
Extensive knowledge of advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex challenges.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring and guiding teams.
Proficiency in system design tools and methodologies.
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 750 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 today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
