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 the Physician Executive Assistant you will perform executive-level coordination of calendars, travel, speaking engagements, and presentations. Responsible for compliance in certifications and licensing and works closely with multiple enabling teams to ensure support. Acts on behalf of leaders in multiple capacities requiring strong communication, confidentiality, attention to detail and decorum.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Supporting up to three leaders
Serves as backup for other Executive Assistants.
Maintains strictest confidentiality at all times and in all situations.
Prepares onboarding materials and is responsible for requesting and setting up all accesses.
Maintains and updates presentations, as needed.
Assists with proofreading and editing, as needed.
Performs special projects as requested.
Attends meetings as assigned and reports on actions.
Manages Outlook Calendars by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, Assistants, Consultants, and Vendor Partners.
Liaison between internal and external stakeholders to schedule and support meetings (onsite and virtual).
Schedule and hosts video conferences via Webex/Zoom and manages Conference Center EventProConnect reservations when meetings are at Sarah Cannon corporate office.
Schedules and maintains physician’s task list
Provides proactive support, taking initiative to ensure smooth workflow and effiency.
Reviews executive correspondence for urgent issues and immediately escalations.
Coordinates membership renewal, conference registration, speaking engagements, etc.
Coordinate/create itineraries for conferences or other applicable engagements.
Submits and facilitates IT tickets until completed and/or resolution of issue(s) is reached.
Submits eSAF and ServiceCentral tickets on behalf of physician, as needed.
Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel.
Expense Management: Utilizes SAP Concur to upload receipts and file expense reports; track and make corrections, if needed, until report is approved for reimbursement.
Tracks and records Physician’s billable time for contracted activities; corresponds with finance team during invoicing process, as needed.
Liase with finance team to periodically self-audit past invoices and ensure reimbursement for engagements.
Uploads applicable contracts into Conga for institutional review by legal team; facilitates correspondence between legal, internal and external stakeholders to ensure contracts are executed before engagement and to ensure compliance.
Ensures completion and submission of Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosures for events, publications, abstracts, etc. by working with Publications Coordinator.
Work closely with appropriate Program Manager to help move items forward.
Participates in educational activities and programs where appropriate.
Actively engages with the admin community, including attending monthly meetings, events and professional development opportunities.
Communicates and escalates necessary issues to direct manager, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree or equivalent work experience
3+ years relevant experience
Experience working with MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation

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.

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.

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McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.

McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

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.

About the company

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a global oncology research organization that conducts cancer clinical trials in community settings, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, physicians, and patients to develop new treatments. It works as an oncology-focused contract research organization (CRO) and centralized site management organization (SMO), running trials across more than 200 locations with roughly 1,500 research physicians, and applies technology such as its Accelero platform to personalized-medicine studies. Over more than 30 years it has completed more than 900 first-in-human trials across early- to late-phase research. What sets SCRI apart is this community-based model paired with early-phase depth, which has helped advance most new cancer therapies the FDA approved in the past decade. The goal is to accelerate oncology research from early trials to approval and bring advanced cancer treatments to patients.

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Beach Haven, New Jersey

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What believers are saying

Pfizer expanded its May 20, 2026 collaboration after three Accelero studies became ten.
Merck signed August 13, 2026 access expansion using SCRI's community trial network.
August 24, 2026, Mary Crowley added Dr. Cheedella to expand North Texas early-phase access.

What critics are saying

SCRI depends on Pfizer, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb concentration across oncology pipelines.
HCA's control exposes SCRI to parent capital allocation and hospital-system priority shifts.
A major GCP or data-integrity failure would freeze sponsors and threaten SCRI's network.

What makes Sarah Cannon Research Institute unique

SCRI's Accelero cut study activation 47% and first-patient enrollment 57% faster in 2026.
In May 2026, SCRI presented 155+ ASCO abstracts, signaling deep investigator output.
SCRI runs 200+ community sites with about 1,500 oncology physicians across 20+ states.

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SCRI

Aug 24th, 2026

Recent news & announcements.

Recent news & announcements. August 24, 2026 Sarah Cannon Research Institute Appoints Naga Koteswari Sucharita Cheedella, MD, as Associate Director of SCRI at Mary Crowley, Its Dallas-Based Early-Phase Drug Development Unit Experienced early-phase investigator will help advance drug development and clinical trial access for patients in North Texas Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials, is pleased to announce the appointment of Naga Koteswari Sucharita "Suchi" Cheedella, MD, as Associate Director of SCRI at Mary Crowley, effective September 1, 2026. An experienced early-phase investigator and gastrointestinal oncologist, Dr. Cheedella will help advance the development of novel cancer therapies and expand access to clinical trials for patients across North Texas. Dr. Cheedella will be employed by Texas Oncology, part of the SCRI research network, and dedicated solely to SCRI at Mary Crowley. SCRI at Mary Crowley is one of SCRI's seven early-phase drug development units and serves as a hub for advancing cutting-edge cancer therapies in North Texas. "Dr. Cheedella brings deep experience in early drug development, gastrointestinal oncology and community-based clinical research," said David Spigel, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer, SCRI. "Her scientific leadership, clinical experience and commitment to patients will be invaluable in advancing innovative therapies and broadening access to research opportunities." She is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology. She joins SCRI at Mary Crowley from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, where she served as an associate professor, director of the Early Drug Development Program, and co-director of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Program. Previously, she also served as a Phase 1 clinical investigator at NEXT Oncology Dallas and held faculty appointments at UT Health San Antonio, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her clinical research experience spans first-in-human and other early-phase studies, including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, antibody-drug conjugates, and RAS inhibitors. She has served as a principal investigator and sub-investigator on clinical trials and has authored or co-authored research published and presented in leading oncology forums. Dr. Cheedella completed her hematology and oncology fellowship and internal medicine residency at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, serving as chief fellow during her final year of fellowship. She earned her medical degree from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India. SCRI at Mary Crowley joined the SCRI research network in 2025, building on more than 25 years of early-phase research in Dallas and a longstanding collaboration with Texas Oncology physicians. The center has conducted more than 850 clinical trials and continues to offer patients access to innovative treatment options close to home.

Yahoo

Aug 14th, 2026

SCRI and MSD to broaden US oncology trial access.

SCRI and MSD to broaden US oncology trial access. Salong Debbarma Updated Fri, August 14, 2026 at 2:46 AM PDT Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) and Merck & Co (MSD) have entered a collaboration aimed at increasing patient access to oncology clinical trials at community sites across the US. The partnership will utilise SCRI's Accelero delivery model, which is designed to improve both the reach and efficiency of cancer studies. MSD and SCRI are seeking to address the increasing complexity of oncology clinical studies, which require more precise patient selection and faster access to new therapies. The organisations aim to implement new approaches for trial delivery that are efficient, use advanced data methods, and can be integrated within local communities. MSD Research Laboratories associate vice-president and North America global clinical trial operations head Jennifer Coppola said: "At MSD, we are focused on advancing research to better understand cancer and potential therapeutic approaches. "By leveraging the Accelero delivery model, we have the potential to reach patients faster, reduce protocol complexity, and make oncology clinical studies more accessible in the communities where patients live." The Accelero model employed by SCRI includes accelerated trial site start-up, electronic data transfer systems connecting electronic health records (EHR) and case report forms, and initiatives to boost recruitment. Collaborations using Accelero have reported trial site activations up to 50% faster than conventional approaches, with enrolment rates 19% higher than the national average of 7%, and 95% fewer changes to data compared to standard processes. SCRI runs a network comprising around 1,500 oncology physicians, offering access to clinical studies at over 200 sites in more than 20 US states. The group reports involvement in over 900 first-in-human clinical trials since its formation. In October 2024, Exelixis and MSD partnered to assess the potential of combining their respective cancer therapies in upcoming trials. "SCRI and MSD to broaden US oncology trial access" was originally created and published by Clinical Trials Arena, a GlobalData owned brand.

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May 20th, 2026

Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Pfizer forge strategic oncology research collaboration

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) has announced a strategic collaboration with Pfizer to accelerate oncology drug development through SCRI's Accelero clinical trial delivery model. The partnership aims to streamline trial operations and expand patient access to innovative cancer therapies in community settings. SCRI and Pfizer previously collaborated on three studies using Accelero, which quickly expanded to over ten trials. The model has achieved a 47% reduction in study activation timelines and enrolled first patients 57% faster compared to historical performance. SCRI physicians will provide strategic guidance across Pfizer's oncology portfolio using real-world data to inform study design and clinical strategy. The collaboration leverages SCRI's network of approximately 1,500 oncology physicians across over 200 locations in more than 20 US states.

HCA HealthONE

May 14th, 2026

Why research matters at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute.

Why research matters at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute. At Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, research is more than discovery. It is part of how care moves forward. Through its collaboration with Sarah Cannon Research Institute, CBCI is helping connect patients to emerging therapies, advance early-phase blood cancer research and contribute to national conversations shaping the future of oncology care. May 14, 2026 At Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI), research is woven into patient care. It shapes how care is delivered, opens doors to new possibilities and helps move progress forward for every patient who walks through its doors. That matters deeply in blood cancer care, where treatment is evolving at a remarkable pace. New therapies, new combinations and new approaches are steadily expanding what may be possible for patients. In that environment, research is not only about discovery. It is also about access, helping connect patients to emerging options while shaping the future of cancer care. At Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, that work is supported through an embedded research infrastructure in collaboration with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI). Kelly Mozzetta, regional director of oncology research operations for CBCI and Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HCA HealthONE, a phase I drug development unit, describes a model in which regulatory specialists, coordinators, nurses, lab teams and physicians work closely together to bring clinical trials to patients in the Rocky Mountain region. Rather than operating separately, the research team is integrated into the day-to-day life of the organization and works together to support patients throughout their care journey. That level of integration matters for patients. Clinical trials can offer access to therapies that may not otherwise be available, particularly for patients whose disease has relapsed or who have exhausted standard FDA-approved treatment options. Just as important is the level of physician engagement. Mozzetta emphasizes that research involvement at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute is not limited to a small subset of providers. Instead, she describes strong engagement across the physician group, along with active work in complex and emerging areas such as early-phase blood cancer research and cellular therapy. Joshua Gordon, manager of study operations at Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HCA HealthONE, adds that Colorado Blood Cancer Institute is a leader in early-phase blood cancer research and consistently ranks among the highest-enrolling practices within the field. The recent selection of an abstract by Dr. Peter Forsberg for presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Annual Meeting, the largest oncology conference in the world, offers one example of that culture in action. ASCO is one of the most prominent conferences in cancer care, making abstract selection a meaningful marker of scientific contribution and national visibility. More broadly, it reflects the caliber of work taking place at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute and its role in larger conversations shaping oncology care. The larger takeaway is clear: research is how cancer care advances. At Colorado Blood Cancer Institute in collaboration with Sarah Cannon Research Institute, that work is carried forward through scientific rigor, physician engagement and a shared commitment to expanding what is possible for patients. Published: May 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 Pap smear results can be confusing or scary. Learn what normal and abnormal results mean, what affects cervical cancer risk, and when follow-up testing is needed. March 03, 2026 | Amy J. Ware, MHA, MEd, FACHE January 27, 2026 Lifestyle tips and changes people can take to improve their cervical health.

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Dec 3rd, 2025

Sarah Cannon Research Institute to Present Research on Advances in Blood Cancers and Blood Disorders at 2025 ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition

Sarah Cannon Research Institute to present research on Advances in blood cancers and blood disorders at 2025 ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition. December 3, 2025 | NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials, announced today that it will showcase its latest research through 100 abstracts and presentations at the 67th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, taking place in Orlando, Florida and virtually from December 6-9. SCRI's expansive network is represented by more than 50 researchers who serve as first authors and co-authors across over 15 research locations. A comprehensive list of SCRI abstracts and presentations at this year's Annual Meeting & Exposition can be found here. "This year's ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition marks a milestone for SCRI, with the largest number of accepted abstracts and presentations in our history," said David Spigel, MD, Chief Scientific Officer, SCRI. "This achievement reflects not only the significance of the research, but also the meaningful collaboration and unwavering commitment of the investigators across our network, all united to advance the science that transforms care for people facing blood cancers and blood disorders." * Haydar Frangoul, MD, MS, SCRI at TriStar Centennial Children's Hospital, will present "First Results of Exagamglogene Autotemcel in Pediatric Patients Aged 5-11 Years with Transfusion-Dependent Β-Thalassemia or Sickle Cell Disease with Recurrent Severe Vaso-Occlusive Crises" in an oral presentation on Saturday, December 6 at 4:00 p.m. EST in OCCC - Chapin Theatre (W320). * Dr. Frangoul is also first author on an oral presentation titled, "Enhanced CD34+ Cell Mobilizations, Collections, and Comparable Safety Profile with Fixed Dose versus Weight-Based Plerixafor Dosing in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Receiving Autologous CD34+ Base-Edited Hematopoietic Stem Cells in the Ongoing BEACON Study" on Monday, December 8 at 5:30 p.m. EST in Hyatt - Regency Ballroom R. * Nosha Farhadfar, MD, SCRI at Methodist Healthcare, is first author on an oral presentation alongside Stephen Strickland, MD, MSCI, SCRI, and Alireza Eghtedar, MD, SCRI at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, titled, "Promising Results from an Ongoing Phase I Multicenter Study of Senti-202, a First-In-Class, CD33 and/or FLT3 & Not Endomucin, Selective Off-The-Shelf Logic Gated CAR NK Cell Therapy in Adults with Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia" on Monday, December 8 at 5:45 p.m. EST in OCCC - Valencia Room W415BC. * Jeff Sharman, MD, SCRI at Willamette Valley Cancer Institute & Research Center I The US Oncology Network, serves as first author alongside co-authors John Burke, MD, SCRI at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers I The US Oncology Network, and Shachar Peles, MD, SCRI at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute I The US Oncology Network, on an oral presentation titled, "Fixed Treatment Duration Subcutaneous Mosunetuzumab Monotherapy in Elderly/Unfit Patients with Previously Untreated Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: Interim Results from The Phase II MorningSun Study" on Saturday, December 6 at 9:45 a.m. EST in OCCC - Tangerine Ballroom F2. * Dr. Burke is first author alongside co-author Dr. Sharman on an oral presentation titled, "Fixed-Duration Subcutaneous Mosunetuzumab, with Maintenance Therapy, in Patients with Previously Untreated High-Tumor Burden Follicular Lymphoma: Longer Follow-Up and Exploratory Circulating Tumor DNA Analysis of The Phase II MorningSun Study" on Saturday, December 6 at 3:15 p.m. EST in OCCC - Tangerine Ballroom F2. * James Essell, MD, SCRI at OHC I The US Oncology Network, is first author on an oral titled, "Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Reduces Hospitalization due to Infection in Patients Being Treated for Hematological Malignancy" on Saturday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m. EST in OCCC - W230. * Dr. Farhadfar will deliver "Safety and Feasibility of 0.6 mg/kg Every 4 Weeks Dosing of Axatilimab in Patients Treated in the AGAVE-201 Study" in an oral presentation on Saturday, December 6 at 2:15 p.m. EST in OCCC - W331. In addition to scientific presentations, SCRI researchers will participate in and lead ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition sessions, including: * Hans Lee, MD, SCRI, will moderate the session, Multiple Myeloma: Pharmacologic Therapies: Advances in Treatment Strategies for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma, on Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. EST in OCCC - West Hall D1. * Dr. Burke will present "Engagement of Community Physicians in Clinical Trials" during the session, How Can Community-Based and Academic Hematologists Foster Clinical Trial Participation as Part of Patient Care? on Sunday, December 7 at 9:40 a.m. EST in Hyatt - Plaza Int'l HIJK.

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