McKesson · 14 hours ago
Director, Strategic Innovation & Business Development
USA, TX, Irving
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. They are seeking a Director of Strategic Innovation & Business Development to lead enterprise experimentation and growth initiatives, focusing on AI-driven solutions and partnerships to enhance healthcare delivery. The role involves developing strategic business cases, executing proof-of-concept projects, and driving innovation across the organization.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Accelerate enterprise growth by translating strategic insights into AI‑enabled discovery, rapid prototyping, and proof‑of‑concept (POC) development using the SIBD innovation framework
Develop strategic, financial, and operational feasibility cases—incorporating digital readiness, data availability, automation potential, and responsible‑AI considerations—to support investment in new opportunities
Design and execute POCs with internal teams and external partners, integrating modern data platforms, scalable architectures, MLOps governance, user‑centric workflows, and key risk controls
Drive strategic partnerships—including digital health, AI technology, and analytics vendors—to expand innovation capacity and accelerate post‑POC scalability
Lead multiple complex strategic projects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables, measurable outcomes, and alignment to enterprise digital and analytics strategy
Build deep relationship capital and influence senior leaders by articulating AI‑driven business value, data‑backed insights, and technology‑enabled growth pathways—even without formal authority
Qualification
Required
10+ years in healthcare innovation, digital product development, corporate strategy, or technology‑enabled business transformation
Experience working in collaborative, cross‑functional teams, particularly where data, AI, and commercial functions intersect
Proven ability to develop and manage high‑value partnerships, including technology and AI vendors
Demonstrated leadership in project management with familiarity in agile ways of working, rapid iteration, and technology‑enabled delivery
Strong understanding of healthcare ecosystem, industry stakeholders, and macro trends—including the adoption of AI, automation, interoperability, and digital health
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex digital and AI concepts to senior business leaders in a clear, credible, and persuasive way
Build trust and influence decisions by connecting strategic narratives with data‑driven insights and technology‑enabled value stories
Proven financial acumen including modeling for digitally enabled solutions, AI value realization, working‑capital impacts, and operational improvements
Develop financial business cases with explicit AI‑impact modeling (e.g., efficiency, accuracy, cycle‑time reduction, quality enhancement, documentation accuracy, and employee experience)
Ensure strategic alignment with McKesson's data modernization initiatives and capital allocation frameworks
Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies and apply them to novel use cases, including generative AI, automation, digital workflows, and data‑powered MVPs
Build POCs and MVPs that incorporate emerging data and AI capabilities, enabling fast experimentation, value validation, and responsible “fail‑fast” learning loops
Advance innovations that differentiate McKesson in an evolving healthcare technology landscape
Navigate ambiguity and unstructured environments by leveraging AI‑assisted problem solving, discovery tools, and digital research methods
Nurture relationships and negotiate commercial agreements with an understanding of digital business models and technology economics
Evaluate opportunities with an AI‑first lens—assessing feasibility, data quality, automation potential, and long‑term scalability
Influence pipeline priorities by integrating market insight, customer needs, and the enterprise's evolving data and technology capabilities
Apply strong analytical judgment and problem‑solving skills to drive enterprise clarity amid complex or competing priorities
Preferred
Candidates with previous strategy roles and startup experience preferred
MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1994-11-18IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Tyler
CEO
Jim McAuliffe
CFO
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