Director, Analytics & Strategy (Healthcare)

McKesson•Usa, TX

11d

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. McKesson, a leading company, is dedicated to transforming care by delivering high-quality, patient-centered solutions. Our team partners with healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency, optimize revenue cycles, and ensure superior clinical outcomes. Role Summary We are seeking a dynamic Director of Analytics to architect and lead our AI-driven reporting ecosystem. This role will elevate how we measure, model, and mobilize insights across operations, payer strategy, and business development. You will design predictive frameworks, automate strategic dashboards, and empower teams with actionable intelligence that drives growth, margin optimization, and trust.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years in healthcare analytics, preferably with payer, or specialty pharma experience
Proven experience with AI/ML tools, data visualization platforms (such as Power BI or Tableau), and SQL/Python
Strategic mindset with ability to translate data into business action
Strong understanding of payer reimbursement.
Expertise in drug pricing models and financial proformas pertaining to customer segments such as health systems, federally qualified health centers, clinics including 340B economics
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

AI-Powered Reporting and Strategic Intelligence: Design and deploy Agentic AI-enabled dashboards that surface operational trends, growth levers, and payer dynamics.
Build predictive models and translate complex data into executive-ready insights for strategic planning, business development, and margin improvement.
Business Development and Growth Enablement: Partner with business development and strategy teams to quantify market opportunities, payer shifts, and competitive benchmarks.
Develop scenario modeling tools for new site launches, and contract negotiations.
Support growth playbooks with data-backed narratives and visualizations
Operational Excellence and Margin Optimization: Benchmark infusion center KPIs across throughput, staffing, drug mix, and payer mix.
Automate margin impact analyses tied to biosimilar uptake, GPO pricing, and payer contracts.
Collaborate with finance and operations to streamline reporting workflows and reduce manual burden
Leadership and Enablement: Lead a small team of analysts and data engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, accountability, and strategic thinking.
Champion data literacy across cross-functional teams through branded learning tools and gamified engagement.
Serve as a thought partner to the VP/GM, shaping the analytics roadmap and innovation agenda