Product Strategy/M & A Director - Healthcare
About the role
Covermymeds CSBD's mission is to drive the enterprise's growth agenda by shaping strategic decisions and creating conditions for McKesson/CoverMyMeds to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. CSBD works closely with senior executives and business unit leaders to address complex challenges and supports McKesson's next generation of leaders.
What You'll Do
Develop new growth drivers by leading strategic analysis and investment thesis development for M&A targets; independently driving 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, and impact by leading 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; develop and deploy 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 by demonstrating 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.
What We're Looking For
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.
Bachelor's degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
25 - 40% travel.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $151,100 - $251,900. Base pay is determined by several factors, including performance, experience, and skills, and may also include an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities.