Sara Brueck Nichols is the President of McCreadie Group, a leading provider of innovative software solutions that advance pharmacy research and education. With nearly 25 years of experience in strategy, operations, and technology, Sara brings a proven track record of driving growth, operational excellence, and transformative change.
Before joining McCreadie Group in 2024, Sara served in VP level roles in strategy, operations, and data at Optum Rx, a UnitedHealth Group company, where she led large-scale initiatives focused on data strategy, operational optimization, and customer-centric solutions. Her expertise spans marketing, analytics, scalability, and privacy, critical areas shaping the future of clinical research and pharmacy services.
Sara holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University. At McCreadie Group, she is committed to leveraging technology, best practices, and world-class talent to strengthen collaboration between sites, sponsors, and CROs, ultimately improving efficiencies, ROI, and outcomes.
Passionate about advancing pharmacy solutions and research, Sara actively engages in industry conversations on innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Her leadership reflects a deep dedication to empowering organizations with tools and strategies that enable meaningful progress in research and healthcare delivery.