Director, GPO Clinical Support, Multispecialty

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The Director, GPO Clinical Support, Multispecialty supports the Vice President, GPO Manufacturer Business Development, MSPL, by providing clinical and regulatory expertise across McKesson GPO pharmaceutical relationships. This role delivers evidence-based clinical insight across multiple therapeutic areas, including Retina, Immunology, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Endocrinology, and Specialty Injectables.

As a strategic partner to Business Development, Analytics, Contracting, and Provider Engagement, the Director, GPO Clinical Support helps shape contracting strategy, strengthen manufacturer engagement, and enhance member value by translating clinical evidence, market dynamics, and regulatory considerations into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and regulatory support for multispecialty GPO pharmaceutical portfolios, including monitoring FDA approvals, label changes, PDUFA timelines, and emerging clinical data.

• Conduct clinical reviews of branded, generic, and biosimilar products to support contracting, formulary, and value‑based decision‑making.

• Summarize and interpret clinical trial data and regulatory information for internal cross‑functional partners.

• Respond to clinical inquiries related to drug utilization, indications, and regulatory status across multispecialty therapeutic areas.

• Partner with GPO Contracting and Business Development teams to support manufacturer strategy and engagement discussions.

• Support clinical evaluation of pipeline and pre‑launch assets under manager guidance.

• Contribute to formulary positioning and value narratives through comparative clinical assessments.

• Participate in manufacturer meetings by providing clinical background, analysis, and insights.

• Collaborate with Analytics teams to contextualize utilization trends, therapeutic class dynamics, and market changes.

• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance partners on clinical review of contract language and related materials.

• Develop and maintain therapeutic area reference tools, including drug comparisons by indication, formulation, and route of administration.

• Track ongoing clinical, regulatory, and market developments across assigned therapeutic areas.

• Create internal briefing documents, summaries, and reference materials to support GPO stakeholders and contract cycles.

• Maintain organized clinical documentation to support manufacturer planning and portfolio management.

Minimum Requirement

• A pharmacy degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Current Pharmacist license

Critical Skills

• 6+ years of clinical experience in oncology or multispecialty therapeutic areas; oral and injectable dispensing experience preferred.

• Foundational knowledge of FDA regulatory pathways, drug approval processes, and clinical trial design and interpretation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex clinical information for non‑clinical audiences.

• Experience working with and analyzing data, including pharmacoeconomics and utilization insights.

• Demonstrated proficiency using ChatGPT and other AI-based platforms

• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), Excel, and Evaluate Pharma

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify system improvements across clinical and business processes.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build effective relationships across cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a t