Product Strategy/M & A Director - Healthcare
About the role
Covermymeds CSBD’s mission is to shape the choices that matter most for McKesson/CoverMyMeds (CMM), driving clarity, conviction, and action on the enterprise's most complex strategic challenges. CSBD works closely with senior executives and business unit leaders to ensure that CMM remains at the forefront of the healthcare landscape.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic analysis and investment thesis development for M&A targets; independently drive diligence workstreams from scoping through executive recommendation and value realization.
Own the articulation of CMM's value proposition for network stakeholders; develop and deliver board-level materials that build conviction at the Executive (McKesson) and Business Unit (CMM Leadership Team) level.
Build and manage relationships with external partners — investment banks, PE firms, and consultants — to surface and qualify pipeline opportunities.
Cultivate insight, influence & impact: lead high-priority strategic projects end-to-end; scope definition, analytical framework, stakeholder management, and executive delivery with full accountability for output quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
Proactively identify and frame the meaningful strategic questions that require CSBD engagement before they are escalated; lead the development and deployment of CSBD Centers of Excellence frameworks; build repeatable capabilities that the enterprise can leverage and replicate.
Champion adoption of AI tools across the team to accelerate research velocity and the quality of strategic insight; deliver enterprise strategy calendar commitments (LRP, Budget, Board materials) with executive-ready quality.
Create a great place to work: demonstrate all 6 LeadRx behaviors with particular emphasis on Make Bold Moves and Create Our Future; be the standard for how CSBD shows up in every room; serve as a talent developer and active mentor for CSBD team members; model CSBD's culture of high performance, intellectual curiosity, and the pace of possibility in your work and in how you show up for the team.
Requirements
7+ years of total experience with 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, healthcare strategy, corporate development, investment banking, or related field.
Proven track record of independently leading complex strategic projects from scoping through executive delivery.
Healthcare industry knowledge required; biopharma services, digital health, or access/affordability experience a plus.
Established executive presence: ability to influence senior leaders without authority, build conviction in the room, and represent CSBD's point of view clearly.
Strong financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic narrative development.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
25 - 40% travel.
Skills
Strategic thinking and execution.
Financial modeling and analysis.
Market research and competitive analysis.
Project management and leadership.
Relationship building and networking.
Benefits
Our compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent. Compensation is determined by several factors, including performance, experience, and skills, and may include an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities. For more information about benefits at McKesson, please visit our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
Pay
The base pay range for this position is $151,100 - $251,900. Please note that pay is subject to compliance with applicable regulations.
Schedule
This role can be remote for the right candidate.