Executive & High Potential Development Lead

McKesson•Irving, TX

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 successful candidate will bring executive presence, strong communication and project leadership, sound judgment in ambiguity, and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners. The role supports stronger enterprise leadership capability, succession readiness, and business results. The position leads communications, content development, and project management for leadership calls and executive development webinars, and serves as project lead for the McKesson Leadership Exchange. It also supports team members, designs high-potential development experiences, evaluates feedback and program effectiveness, and uses AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, insight generation, and program delivery. The position requires a four-year degree and relevant experience, including at least two years designing, developing, and supporting executive development programs. Travel of 0–25% may be required.

Requirements

A four-year degree and relevant experience, or equivalent; typically 10 or more years of relevant experience. Fewer years may be required with relevant master's or doctorate qualifications.
At least two years of experience designing, developing, and supporting executive development programs.
Critical attention to detail and a commitment to flawless execution.
Executive presence and organizational savvy.
Instructional training design and adult learning expertise.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to design engaging, behavior-changing learning experiences for senior leader audiences.
Ability to demonstrate 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 Microsoft Office Suite and Copilot.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead communications, content development, and project management for the McKesson Leadership Call Series and executive development webinars.
Partner with the McKesson Leadership Team, McKesson Enterprise Leaders, Internal Communications, and Events teams to deliver high-quality experiences aligned with enterprise priorities.
Lead the core planning team for the McKesson Leadership Exchange, overseeing project plans, cross-functional partners, budgets, vendors, and execution.
Serve 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 continuously improve content, experiences, and outcomes.
Translate 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 and translate business priorities into impactful development experiences.
Use AI-enabled tools and approaches to improve efficiency and participant experiences, accelerate insight generation, and continuously improve program design and delivery.