Sr. Manager, Strategic Innovation & Business Development

McKesson•Irving, TX

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. Sr. Manager, Strategic Innovation & Business Development Team: Strategic Innovation & Business Development Current Need: McKesson’s Corporate Strategy & Business Development (CSBD) strategic innovation arm, Strategic Innovation & Business Development (SIBD) is seeking a high‑performing, digital‑first Senior Manager to accelerate enterprise growth through innovation, advanced analytics, and AI‑enabled operating models. This role will help design, test, and launch enterprise‑wide pilots that unlock measurable business value, modernize workflows, and strengthen McKesson’s competitive advantage. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, comfort with emerging technology, and the ability to translate ambiguous problems into validated, scalable solutions. Acting as a change agent, this individual can fluidly shift between big‑picture strategy and project‑level detail, guiding teams and stakeholders through complex issues to achieve measurable, enterprise‑level results. This position reports to the Vice President, Strategic Innovation & Business Development.

Requirements

4+ of project management work experience within management consulting, or internal consulting (e.g., Business Operations, Strategy, HR, Organizational Effectiveness, or other equivalent function) with a primary focus on Project Management
Experience supporting build and launch of high-impact innovation projects or products
Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Self-starter mindset with a bias toward action
Excellent communication and presentation skills, MS Office suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook, etc.)
Highly collaborative with solid attention to detail
Practical experience working in matrix environments across functional and product development & commercial teams
Creative and resilient in application of processes and approaches to work
Demonstrated learning agility in new subject areas, including emerging technologies, trends, and a solid working knowledge of the stakeholders in healthcare
Strong passion for innovation, emerging technology, and analytics across the healthcare ecosystem
Experience in project management and product / program management
Driving complex company, customer, and market analyses with a high tolerance for ambiguity and willingness to adapt.
Comfort with uncertainty and ability to navigate complex situations with competing priorities is critical to success
Results driven; ability to deliver high-quality work products and work independently.
Ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written formats
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technical or Healthcare Related field
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to enterprise AI enablement (e.g., adoption programs, training, responsible use standards, and data governance models)
Track record of driving measurable business impact through digital or AI initiatives (e.g., efficiency gains, improved quality, documentation accuracy, reduced cycle times)
Contribute to the strength of our team’s culture and community and exemplifying McKesson’s ILEAD and I2CARE principles
Advanced degrees in healthcare or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct stakeholder interviews and cross‑functional research, leveraging digital discovery tools and data‑driven analysis to surface actionable insights
Apply design thinking, continuous discovery, and AI‑assisted research methods to identify high‑value innovation opportunities
Develop and maintain prioritization frameworks that integrate business value, technical feasibility, data readiness, and AI‑enablement potential
Define project scope and design proofs of concept, incorporating automation opportunities, data architecture considerations, and responsible‑AI guardrails
Partner with internal teams and external innovation/AI vendors to develop pilots powered by modern digital capabilities
Monitor performance using digital dashboards, KPIs, and real‑time analytics to track progress against success criteria
Utilize experimentation frameworks—including rapid prototyping and A/B testing—to validate value quickly and iteratively
Lead complex business, financial, and data analyses to quantify the impact of proposed innovations, including AI‑driven efficiency, quality, cost, and employee‑experience outcomes
Build investment cases that incorporate technical assumptions (e.g., model lifecycle costs, integration requirements, compliance considerations)
Develop compelling enterprise‑ready materials to support executive decision‑making and funding approvals
Drive project management with a digitally enabled approach, leveraging collaborative platforms, workflow automation, and AI‑powered documentation tools
Manage project scope and change‑control processes in environments where digital, data, or AI components may evolve rapidly
Actively communicates with customer leadership, project sponsors, key stakeholders, and project teams
Determine business roles and resources needed to ensure successful implementation
Develop impact analyses that assess business value, quality, risk, and operational readiness; including AI‑related risks such as bias, reliability, and data governance
Lead development of dashboards, scorecards, forecasting models, and executive‑level analytics to demonstrate performance and adoption
Support operational excellence through standardized tools, digital templates, and reusable frameworks that accelerate innovation cycles
Lead administrative functions related to budget, vendor management, and timelines; including coordination with AI, data, and technical partners
Promote knowledge sharing by formalizing playbooks, best practices, and repeatable processes that enable teams to operate efficiently and responsibly with emerging technologies