Director Strategic Initiatives, Brand Sourcing

Director Strategic Initiatives, Brand Sourcing at McKesson

• Project Management
• Engage with Business / Process Owners, Manufacturer’s, IT, Consultants, Finance, and other cross functional teams to develop projects in alignment with business goals/priorities
• Liaison to coordinate high-visibility / high-impact projects with Brand manufacturers;
• Identify and assess project opportunities including, initiatives, risk mitigation strategies and process improvements for SPMR;
• Develop business cases with clear objectives, scope and financial justification;
• Leverage project tools such as Project Charter, Process map and Statistical analysis.
• Develop robust process control plans to ensure sustained improvements;
• Plan, manage, and control the activities supporting SPMR that provides operational support for the business segment, group or team.
• Identify subject mater experts based on project needs
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners and internal clients;
• Monitor program completion and reports where required.
• Ensure business cases are met where required;
• Act as a change agent and problem solver with the assistance of the project’s Business Owner;
• Lead or direct the work of other team members who are responsible for assisting in the delivery of objectives;
• Apply Six Sigma methodology to various elements of the business to ensure quality standards;
• Develop and deploy training initiatives/tools across impacted teams;
• Communicate effectively with manufacturers and McKesson C-suite executives, account business leaders, administrative personnel, and other decision makers;
• Coordinate effective communication and change management for solutions to ensure adoption and achievement of desired outcomes;
• Create internal & external communications, SOPs and training documents;
• Create timely and comprehensive communications or directives that inform and instruct for the purposes of managing flawless execution;

• 10+ years’ experience in project management or business process improvement.
• 2+ years of training experience required.
• Financial Acumen: ability to calculate cost benefit analysis and ROI.
• Experience in Change Management.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC, Kaizen, Workout tools, problem solving / root cause analysis and process management.
• Broad-based knowledge for the McKesson business, products, strategy and operational model.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Exceptionally strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to efficiently present key elements of a project in relation to the audience’s need.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize.
• Strong collaboration mindset enabling efficient communication between different groups, departments.
• Ability to frame the issues, identify the problem and solve problems.
• Strong project management and organizational planning skills.
• Ability to gather and present findings and provide viable solutions.
• Ability to motivate, influence, train and gain commitment at all levels of the organization & defend findings to management.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong financial analysis, P&L interpretation, financial acumen - ability to calculate cost benefit analysis and ROI, and help identify financial savings.
• Trade experience with a pharmaceutical company or distributor (if not trade, then Access and Reimbursement Services, GPO or 3PL sales).
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and influence in a cross functional, highly matrixed environment.
• Experience with contract management databases and/or Salesforce preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desirable.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities and projects to successful completion.
• Translates complex technical/healthcare, product information, and/or policy impacts into easy-to-understand communications for a non-technical audience.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented individual who communicates consistently well with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Creatively thinks through difficult and ambiguous situations, in a fast-paced environment.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive opportunities
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• 401(k) matching
• Stock options
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive opportunities

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.