Victoria McCann

About Victoria McCann

I’m a strategic, people-centered leader with over a decade of experience translating complex challenges into actionable, high-impact solutions—most recently at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional, high-visibility programs that span scientific, clinical, and commercial domains, always grounded in the belief that business value comes from balancing creative thinking with strong execution.At Vertex, I led a global program that embedded human-centered methodologies across the organization, empowering 170+ colleagues and directly contributing to faster decision-making, more aligned operations, and enterprise-wide problem solving. I’ve collaborated with teams across R&D, operations, and commercial functions, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to complex initiatives in fast-paced, mission-driven settings.Across every role, I’ve built a reputation as a high performer and trusted partner to my peers, direct reports, and leadership—earning promotions, expanding responsibilities, and becoming a go-to resource for navigating ambiguity and driving progress. I’ve worked in early-stage startups, high-growth mid-size organizations, and large global enterprises, and I know how to adapt quickly and lead effectively at every scale.My strengths lie in- Strategic planning and execution across domains- Leading programs that connect big-picture vision with clear, measurable outcomes- Executive communications and stakeholder alignment across diverse functions- Human-centered design, facilitation, and creative problem solving- Building trust and collaboration in cross-functional environmentsI’m passionate about solving the right problems, building systems that work, and helping teams deliver real value—to patients, customers, and the business.

Experience

1. Sr Product Operations Lead

   Hi Marley

   Feb 2026 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Enabling consistent, scalable product delivery by driving operational excellence, leading cross-functional initiatives, and coordinating complex programs that align with Hi Marley\'s product development and business growth. Ensuring operational excellence for Product and Engineering.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Management, Entrepreneurship/New Venture Development,

  2009 — 2014

• Grafton High School

  High School Diploma

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Customer Service
• Logistics
• Volunteer Management
• Account Management
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Event Management
• Start-Ups
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Talent Acquisition
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Office
• Entrepreneurship