McKesson · 22 hours ago
Sr Director , Data Engineering
USA, TX, Irving
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $310K/yr
15+ years expMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company focused on healthcare accessibility and affordability. They are seeking a Senior Director of Data Engineering to lead the data strategy and execution of design, development, and optimization of data products, while overseeing data governance and collaborating with stakeholders to align data capabilities with business objectives.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive data engineering strategy aligned with business goals and digital transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities to leverage data for competitive advantage
Partner with executives, business leaders, and technology stakeholders to define data architecture vision and roadmap
Drive innovation in data engineering practices, emerging technologies, and platform capabilities to maintain competitive advantage
Establish data engineering standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization
Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure data platforms leveraging Microsoft Azure ecosystem, ensuring efficient data ingestion, transformation, and storage
Lead advanced implementation of Databricks for large-scale data processing, machine learning workflows, and real-time analytics
Design and implement robust data pipelines supporting petabyte-scale data ingestion, transformation, and distribution
Ensure data platform security, compliance, and performance optimization across all environments
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Data Engineering Directors, and technical specialists
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Data Science, Analytics, IT, and Business Intelligence teams to deliver integrated solutions
Establish talent development programs, technical career progression paths, and engineering excellence initiatives
Foster culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence within the data engineering organization
Lead delivery of USPD data engineering products development in alignment with USPD DI Operations uptime, optimal performance, and cost efficiency
Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and incident response capabilities for mission-critical data systems
Partner with Enterprise Data Platform team to implement automation initiatives and DevOps practices to enhance deployment speed and operational reliability
Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic partnerships to optimize total cost of ownership
Deep understanding of Pharmaceutical BuySide/Sellside concepts, contract data, core distribution models, and pharmaceutical/specialty pharma operations, and customer management
Understanding Supply Chain, Manufacturer and enterprise data products
Qualification
Required
Master's in engineering & science or Equivalent experience
Typically requires 15+ years of professional experience and 10+ years of management experience
Proven success leading digital transformation and complex technology initiatives
Demonstrated ability to build and scale enterprise-grade data engineering organizations
Experience with P&L responsibility, budget management, and technology ROI optimization
Strong understanding of enterprise data governance, regulatory compliance, and data privacy requirements
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders and non-technical audiences
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure data services ecosystem (Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage, Event Hubs, Cosmos DB)
Advanced proficiency with Databricks platform and advanced analytics workflows
Extensive experience with BI development, administration, and enterprise deployment
Strong foundation in modern data architectures: data lakes, data warehouses, real-time streaming, and event-driven systems
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Scala, SQL, .NET) and infrastructure-as-code practices
Preferred
Azure certifications (Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
Databricks certifications (Professional Data Engineer, Professional ML Practitioner)
Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, financial services, manufacturing)
Familiarity with enterprise AI/ML platform development and deployment
Previous experience at Fortune 100 companies with similar scale and complexity
Experience with SAP functional data domains
Benefits
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
10001+ employees
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CEO
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CFO
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