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. We operate at the highest levels of the organization, partnering with senior executives and business unit leaders to ensure CMM leads in a rapidly evolving 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, 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.
Serve as CMM Senior Leadership Team's primary thought partner; 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. Serve as a talent developer and active mentor for CSBD team members.
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 package includes a competitive base salary within the range of $151,100 - $251,900, along with other benefits and opportunities as mentioned in the job description.
Pay
$151,100 - $251,900
Schedule
This role can be remote for the right candidate.