Success Profile
What makes a successful Program Leader? Here are the top traits.
- Conceptual
- Proactive
- Problem-Solver
- Strategic
- Technologically Savvy
- Visual Thinker
Employee Spotlight
The opportunity to work at McKesson means you get to join in our company purpose of Advancing Health Outcomes for All.
Culture
Accomplish
Make a meaningful impact by using your problem-solving skills to push the boundaries of innovation in healthcare, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Innovate
Foster a digital mindset to drive IT transformation across McKesson through our evolving data and technology tools.
Grow
Join a supportive environment where you can advance your career and develop both personally and professionally.
Benefits
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Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Flexible Work Environment
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A global leader of inclusion
McKesson’s commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top. We have also been named a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes.
Responsibility
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.
Job Summary
As a strategic leader in McKesson, you will drive enterprise-wide transformation through AIM28 program focused on advancing patient outcomes, improving employee experience and modernizing business operations. This role partners with Finance, Technology, and Business Units to deliver measurable outcomes that enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and financial performance. You will lead high-impact initiatives that shape McKesson’s future in data-driven healthcare.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Direct large-scale AI Big Bets and AIM28 programs aligned with enterprise strategy and modernization priorities.
- End-to-End Value Enablement: Govern AIM28 program execution with standardized planning, communications, and value tracking.
- Establish High-Performance Delivery Structure: Lead a matrixed transformation team and coach senior program managers.
- Change Management & Communication: Drive enterprise-wide AIM28 change management and executive-ready communications.
- Measure & Communicate Impact: Own AIM28 performance reporting, KPIs, and leadership dashboards.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field, Master’s or PhD preferred.
- 13+ years leading strategy and delivery of data and analytics initiatives, with extensive experience in digital transformation.
Critical Skills
- Build trust and maintain strong internal and external relationships to advance organizational goals.
- Extensive experience leading enterprise-wide transformation and modernizing operations.
- Influence and manage stakeholder expectations; collaborate to create shared objectives and surface risks.
- Solid technical foundation in data and analytics, identify high-value opportunities and translate into measurable outcomes.
- Communicate complex findings clearly, craft compelling narratives and visualizations for executive audiences.
- Delegate effectively, empower teams, and coach for professional growth.
- Adapt positively to change, learn new approaches and adjust behaviors for efficiency.
- Self-direct work through goal setting, time management, and systematic planning.
- Apply critical thinking to identify root causes, develop timely solutions, and objectively assess options.
Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice to Haves)
- Experience in healthcare or life sciences industry.
- Change management certification or equivalent experience.
Physical Requirements
- Traditional office environment, majority of time spent on computer-based work.
- Minimal travel may be required for leadership meetings and enterprise reviews.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$170,400 - $284,000McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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