Director, Intelligent Platforms

About the role

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.

The Director (M4) provides strategic leadership across multiple teams or disciplines within a business unit, integrating operations, shaping long‑range plans, and ensuring execution against organizational goals. This role develops and implements functional or geographic strategies, directs cross‑functional teams, and deploys resources to meet evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct development and execution of functional strategies, aligning departmental priorities with enterprise business goals.
• Lead cross‑functional planning and implementation of programs, tools, and technologies that enhance operational effectiveness.
• Oversee integrated project portfolios, collaborating with Sr. Managers and Directors to ensure consistent delivery and risk mitigation.
• Provide leadership for governance activities, shaping standards, performance measures, and compliance expectations across the function.
• Optimize processes, operations, and service performance through continuous improvement, analytics, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and investment priorities; drive year‑over‑year cost improvements and financial stewardship.
• Oversee vendor strategy, contract alignment, and service‑level performance, serving as relationship owner when required.
• Lead organizational planning, workforce design, talent development, and succession planning across multiple teams.
• Provide change‑leadership guidance, ensuring communication, resource readiness, and adoption of transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a thought leader by analyzing trends, developing strategic recommendations, and advising senior leadership on emerging opportunities.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of functional operations, program management, governance, and strategic planning for large‑scale enterprise environments. Strong understanding of financial management, operational controls, and performance measurement frameworks.

• Ability to lead multi‑team delivery portfolios and consult as a senior adviser to executives, peer Directors, and cross‑functional leaders.
• Expertise in change leadership, organizational design, and workforce strategy.
• Advanced communication and executive‑level storytelling skills for presenting insights, recommendations, and strategic direction.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build partnerships, and align diverse stakeholders toward shared goals.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills to evaluate complex business challenges and guide long‑term planning.
• Experience managing vendor ecosystems, contract negotiations, and service‑level performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; typically 12+ years of professional experience with 4+ years of management responsibility. Experience directing operations across multiple teams or disciplines and delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives.

Deep exposure to strategic planning, governance structures, financial oversight, and enterprise program execution. Proven ability to manage senior‑level stakeholders, guide organizational change, and develop leadership talent pipelines at scale.

Skills

Behavioral proficiency at Director level: Change Advocate (Advanced), Customer & Business Driven (Role Model), Collaboration & Partnership (Role Model), Decision Making (Advanced), Influencing Others (Advanced), Innovative Thinking (Advanced), Oral & Written Communication (Role Model), Servant Leadership (Advanced). Ability to drive innovation, enterprise‑wide process improvements, and organizational transformation initiatives.

Pay

Our Base Pay Range for this position $158,300 - $263,900. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.