Sr. Manager Control

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas.

Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people.

Title:

Sr. Manager Change Control

Location:

Atlanta, GA;
Columbus, OH;
Dallas, TX (Preferred)
Remote / Onsite / Hybrid:
Remote position

The Sr. Manager Change Control leads complex, cross-functional initiatives and serves as a subject‑matter expert for assigned enterprise QMS processes, with primary accountability for Change Control. Working within the enterprise strategy, governance, policies, and priorities established by the Director, this role translates requirements into practical standards, implementation plans, technology‑enabled workflows, performance measures, and sustainable operating practices across participating business units.

• 1. Lead assigned QMS process initiatives
• 2. Provide subject‑matter expertise and recommendations
• 3. Coordinate cross‑functional implementation and adoption
• 4. Support QMS technology and digital enablement
• 5. Establish and monitor process performance
• 6. Facilitate governance and stakeholder alignment
• 7. Build capability and sustain improvements

Education and Training
Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, life sciences, business, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Professional certification in quality, project management, change management, or process improvement is preferred, such as ASQ CQA/CMQ‑OE, PMP, Prosci, or Lean Six Sigma.

Business Experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Quality Management Systems within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare distribution, or another regulated industry. Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross‑functional process improvement or implementation initiatives without direct authority over all participants. Experience with Change Control, document management, CAPA, training, risk management, audits, or related QMS processes; deep expertise in at least one enterprise QMS process is required.

Experience supporting implementation or optimization of an electronic QMS is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Strong working knowledge of QMS principles, process governance, risk‑based decision‑making, change management, and continuous improvement. Ability to translate enterprise direction into clear requirements, standards, procedures, workplans, controls, and measurable outcomes. Knowledge of applicable FDA requirements and familiarity with DEA, state Board of Pharmacy, and other requirements relevant to pharmaceutical distribution, as appropriate. Ability to analyze data, identify trends and control gaps, and present concise recommendations to Quality and business leaders.

Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, written communication, project leadership, and issue‑resolution skills. Working knowledge of data integrity, validation, privacy, cybersecurity, access control, and human oversight considerations for digital or AI‑enabled Quality solutions. Ability to influence across functions and business units while operating within established enterprise governance and delegated decision rights.

Leads assigned initiatives and recommends standards, controls, and implementation approaches; enterprise QMS strategy, policy…