Sr. Director, Technology and Product

About ClarusONE: ClarusONE Sourcing Services, LLP,   provides strategic generic pharmaceutical services for both Walmart Stores, Inc. and McKesson Corporation.  Its’ mission is to enable access to affordable medicines, which it has successfully been doing since its inception in 2016.  ClarusONE is a joint venture between Walmart and McKesson, two of the top 10 biggest corporations in the USA, according to the Fortune 500 list.  They have more than two decades of history working together to improve the quality and lower the cost of pharmaceutical care to patients.   This partnership leverages McKesson’s demonstrated strength and expertise in global pharmaceutical sourcing in conjunction with Walmart’s strength and commitment to delivering leading health and wellness services to their customers.  ClarusONE Sourcing Services is headquartered in London and prides itself on its can-do attitude that has ensured millions of Americans pay less when buying generic pharmaceuticals every day.

The Senior Director of Technology & Product is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for aligning technology, product strategy, and organizational goals. This role oversees product vision, engineering execution, and the successful delivery of platforms, features, and digital experiences. The Senior Director works cross-functionally with ClarusONE leadership, ClarusONE Member technology teams, engineering teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to drive technology led innovation. ClarusONE has developed a bespoke Sourcing engine (ARK) in house, with the majority of sourcing work being delivered in this system. Continued development of this system, including integration of AI, will be critical to the success the business and its Members. This position will report directly into the Chief Operating Officer of ClarusONE and sit on the extended leadership team. They will be responsible for a team of 12 people plus multiple contractors. This role will actively partner with all ClarusONE business functions as well as the Members to align and support execution of technology advancements, system alignment, exploratory initiatives, delivery of AI initiatives through our in house developed Sourcing platform. This role requires strong leadership skills with proven ability to develop strategy, lead across cross functional teams and disciplines, think commercially and have a proven track record of delivery value. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of project, process, and relationship management; budget management; contract negotiation and administration; and be capable of independent problem solving and decision making. Success in this role will require partnership and the influencing of business priorities within ClarusONE.

Technology Leadership Define and drive the technology strategy to support ClarusONE vision, product roadmap, and scalability while considering the needs and technology roadmap of Walmart and McKesson Lead engineering teams in architecture, development, quality assurance, and infrastructure. Establish technical standards, best practices, and processes to ensure high-quality delivery. Lead integration of AI functionality into ClarusONE in house developed sourcing technology. Product Strategy & Management Lead the Product team, owning the strategic product roadmap, prioritization, and lifecycle from discovery through delivery. Partner with senior stakeholders both internal to ClarusONE and in partnership with Walmart and McKesson to translate business objectives into actionable product initiatives. Bring best practice and inspiration from market leaders to create user-centric product development, leveraging research, analytics, and market insights. Co-own the ClarusONE digital strategy in partnership with the Senior Director Product and Technology Team Leadership & Organizational Development Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering and