Sr. Director, Strategic Innovation & Business Development

McKesson•Alpharetta, GA

1d•$182,000 - $303,300•Hybrid

About The Position

McKesson Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CSBD) is seeking to add a Sr. Director, Strategic Innovation & Business Development. In this role, you will be the main point of contact for Strategic Innovation, leading new initiatives that drive early growth for the Enterprise strategy. This position has increased accountability and complexity as you contribute to establishing best practices in driving innovation within a large organization. You will partner across CSBD and business unit teams to identify and develop new opportunities in the core domestic distribution services segments, reporting directly to the SVP of Strategic Innovation & Business Development.

Requirements

9+ years of experience in healthcare strategy (preferably 10-12+ years if no MBA) with prior experience in healthcare supply chain and distribution services.
Deep understanding of healthcare market dynamics, including cross-industry stakeholder perspectives, economic models, and competitive dynamics.
Experience in forming and nurturing strategic alliances with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers, and other pharmaceutical companies.
Ability to tap into a well-established industry network for insights and collaboration opportunities.
Expertise in developing and implementing customer engagement strategies that enhance market penetration and customer loyalty in a competitive landscape.
Proven ability to engage and influence senior leadership, build consensus, and communicate complex ideas clearly.
Expertise in market analysis and segmentation.
Expertise in data extraction, manipulation, statistical modeling, and analysis.
Expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Expertise in developing data-driven insights that drive action.
Strong experience in business planning, strategic frameworks, and competitive analysis.
Proven cross-functional leadership and collaboration.
Proven team leadership, development, and management of 7+ years.
Familiarity with McKesson's businesses and collaborative networks across the ecosystem to accelerate internal and external partnerships.
4-year bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Preference for candidates located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but open to consideration for remote candidates possible

Responsibilities

Accelerate the strategic roadmap by bringing identified opportunities from concept through commercialization, including initial pilot execution to emerging growth, with a focus on strengthening and streamlining our core distribution services
Advocate for and implement creative strategies that leverage emerging technologies, foster customer-centric solutions, and promote collaboration across teams and partners. Drive initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional value to McKesson and its customers.
Develop and evaluate strategic financial and operational feasibility cases to support investment decisions for new growth opportunities, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Leverage advanced analytics to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources. Generate actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and identify new growth opportunities. Present findings compellingly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving a culture of informed decision-making.
Partner with CSBD and business units to identify and develop new opportunities for innovation within our core distribution services businesses.
Mentor a team of individual contributors, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.