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McKesson · 1 day ago

Director, Data & AI Strategy

McKesson is an impact-driven Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. In this role, you will own the product strategy and portfolio roadmap for data and artificial intelligence offerings, driving customer-centric innovation and collaborating with various teams to deliver secure and scalable products.

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Responsibilities

Define and socialize the product vision and multi-year roadmap aligned to company OKRs and revenue targets
Build portfolio strategies (core platform, AI/ML, integrations, ecosystems, and expansion plays) that balance growth, retention, and scale
Translate market signals, customer needs, and competitive analysis into clear strategic bets and hypotheses
Oversee discovery with Design and Engineering—problem framing, JTBD, prototypes, usability testing, and validation
Drive execution through modern Agile practices (Scrum/Kanban), backlog prioritization, and cross-functional alignment
Partner with Engineering on technical feasibility, platform investments, scalability, and reliability
Define product success metrics (adoption, activation, retention, AOP, feature engagement, time-to-value)
Establish instrumentation and analytics (e.g., product telemetry, funnels, cohort analysis) to inform prioritization
Collaborate with the business on positioning, packaging, pricing, enablement, and launch readiness
Partner with the business to drive onboarding, value realization, renewal, and expansion motions
Engage the business and 3rd parties to shape roadmap and validate product-market fit
Ensure 'privacy by design,' secure defaults, and compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR/CCPA)
Collaborate with Security, Legal, and Data Governance on risk management, model lifecycle, and AI transparency
Establish standards for model evaluation, data quality, and ethical use of AI

Qualification

Product strategy/managementData platformsAI use-case enablementAgile methodologiesHealthcare industry knowledgeLeadership capabilitiesInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Degree or equivalent experience
Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience
8+ years of experience in product strategy/management, management consulting, or transformation roles; and at least 3 years leading cross‑functional initiatives
Deep understanding of healthcare industry; experience with data platforms and AI use‑case enablement
Act as a strategic advisor to business and technology leaders to shape Data & AI strategy, operating model, and investment priorities
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and external vendors
Establish success measures and insights to evaluate product value realization
Experience with Agile methodologies and modern product management tools

Preferred

Ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution
Proven track record of delivering successful products in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while meeting established deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities

Company

McKesson

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McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.

H1B Sponsorship

McKesson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (149)
2024 (129)
2023 (82)
2022 (142)
2021 (144)
2020 (154)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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Leadership Team

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Brian Tyler
CEO
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Jim McAuliffe
CFO
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