Sr. Director, Network Pharmacy Product & Innovation

McKesson • Columbus, OH

119d • $157,500 - $262,500 • Remote

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. CoverMyMeds' Pharmacy Product team is a high-performing group of Product Managers focused on delivering innovative solutions for pharmacies that improve patient outcomes. Together with various business units, the Pharmacy Product team helps people get the medicine they need to live healthier lives. As Sr. Director, Network Pharmacy Product & Innovation, you will lead product strategy and innovation efforts across the pharmacy portfolio. You will be responsible for shaping long-term vision, driving strategic alignment across business units, and delivering measurable impact through product innovation. This role operates at the intersection of market trends, enterprise strategy, and customer needs, requiring a strong blend of strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, and talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 13+ years of professional experience, including 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills (or equivalent experience).
• Proven success in launching 0-to-1 products that effectively solve market painpoints and generate desired outcomes.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, especially pharmacy interactions with payers, providers, and manufacturers.
• Expertise in product development methodologies (e.g., Agile), portfolio management, and lifecycle planning.

Nice To Haves

• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget planning.
• Experience with network-based products and business models.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion the long-term vision and strategy for new product lines, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and market dynamics.
• Drive product discovery and innovation to identify unmet market needs and define new product opportunities.
• Lead strategic planning and investment decisions, including build/buy/partner evaluations, based on rigorous market and performance analysis.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with 3rd party product partners.
• Oversee the design and delivery of pharmacy network products and lead teams in development of new Pharmacy products and services.
• Oversee product portfolio management, ensuring rationalization and prioritization of products that deliver differentiated value.
• Ensure products deliver measurable outcomes and value to customers, leveraging insights from Commercial, Data, and Customer Experience teams.
• Maintain deep understanding of CoverMyMeds' market position and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Commercial, and Corporate Strategy to align product roadmaps with organizational priorities.
• Influence enterprise-wide initiatives and represent pharmacy product strategy in executive forums.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers across multiple products and technical areas.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement, adapting team structure and capabilities to meet evolving business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base pay and potential annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree