Executive & High Potential Development Lead

McKesson•Irving, TX

3d•$133,900 - $223,100

About The Position

McKesson is seeking a strategic, collaborative talent and leadership development professional to join its Executive & High Potential Development team. The role designs and delivers differentiated development experiences for senior leaders and high-potential talent, translating enterprise priorities, LEADRx leadership expectations, business insights, and participant feedback into practical, high-impact learning experiences. The position calls for executive presence, strong communication and project leadership, sound judgment in ambiguity, and trusted relationships across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Its purpose is to strengthen enterprise leadership capability, improve succession readiness, and help leaders deliver results that matter. The role leads communications, content development, and project management for the McKesson Leadership Call Series and executive development webinars, and serves as project lead for the McKesson Leadership Exchange. It also supports team capability, designs high-potential development experiences, analyzes feedback and assessment data, and uses AI-enabled tools to improve program design and delivery. A four-year degree or equivalent and relevant experience are required; typically, 10 or more years of relevant experience are expected, with fewer years required for relevant master's or doctorate qualifications. The role requires at least two years of experience designing, developing, and supporting executive development programs. Travel of 0–25% may be required. The stated base pay range is $133,900–$223,100; annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may also be offered.

Requirements

A four-year degree or equivalent and relevant experience; typically 10+ years of relevant experience, with fewer years required for relevant master's or doctorate qualifications.
At least 2 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting executive development programs.
Critical attention to detail and commitment to flawless execution.
Executive presence and organizational savvy.
Knowledge of instructional training design and adult learning.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Ability to design engaging, behavior-changing learning experiences for senior leader audiences.
Demonstrated LEADRx behaviors: Lead with Purpose & Humility, Make Bold Moves, Move at the Pace of Possibility, Create Our Future, Deliver Results that Matter, and Build Teams of Tomorrow.
Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and ability to navigate ambiguity.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CoPilot.

Nice To Haves

Experience in executive development, leadership development, talent management, organizational development, management consulting, executive education, or related disciplines is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead communications, content development, and project management for the McKesson Leadership Call Series and executive development webinars, working with MLT, MEL, Internal Communications, and Events teams.
Serve as project lead for the McKesson Leadership Exchange core planning team, overseeing project plans, cross-functional partners, budgets, vendors, and execution.
Act as a thought partner and coach to team members supporting executive and high-potential development programs, providing guidance and helping elevate team capability and impact.
Design, develop, and coordinate high-potential development experiences aligned with enterprise strategy, leadership expectations, and organizational priorities.
Analyze and synthesize participant feedback, assessment data, and business insights to identify development needs, measure program effectiveness, and improve content, experiences, and outcomes.
Synthesize complex information into clear, compelling messages and experiences for senior leader audiences.
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders to identify emerging leadership needs, gather insights, and translate business priorities into development experiences.
Use AI-enabled tools and approaches to increase efficiency, enhance participant experiences, accelerate insight generation, and improve program design and delivery.