Sr. Manager, Product Innovation (Specialty Health)

McKesson; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare firm is seeking a Product Lead to drive the product roadmap in Mississauga. This role focuses on patient-centric solutions and requires hands-on experience with Patient Support Programs and Salesforce. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in product management and team leadership. Competitive compensation is offered, with a pay range of $98,700 - $164,400.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct product management experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership experience, including coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Champion patient-centric solutions that improve access to therapy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop minimally viable products.
• Manage product backlogs, user stories, and sprint planning.

Skills

Product management

Patient Support Programs

Salesforce proficiency

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

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.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Location: 2300 Meadowvale Blvd, Mississauga, ON

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – minimum 2 days/week on-site

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Product Innovation within McKesson Canada’s Specialty Health business unit, the Product Lead will be responsible for driving the product roadmap, including the launch and migration of programs that support patients, manufacturers, providers, and strategic partners. This role is critical to delivering high-quality, innovative patient solutions aligned with the Specialty Health strategy. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Patient Support Programs (PSPs) and Salesforce platforms, including Life Sciences Cloud, to lead digital transformation initiatives and ensure seamless data migration and application development.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion patient-centric solutions that improve access to therapy and health outcomes.
• Leverage deep knowledge of PSPs to design and implement tailored services for biopharma manufacturers and healthcare providers.
• Serve as the product lead for external partners, translating industry trends into digital offerings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and McKesson Technology to develop and iterate on minimally viable products.
• Lead a high-performing product team and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive product decisions using data from multiple sources and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Manage product backlogs, user stories, and sprint planning activities.
• Communicate product vision and requirements to technical teams and stakeholders.
• Balance competing priorities and ensure timely delivery of new programs and services.
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations and internal policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of direct product management experience.
• 2+ years of team leadership experience, including coaching and performance management.

Preferred Experience & Competencies

• Strong experience with Patient Support Programs (PSPs) in the Canadian healthcare or biopharma space.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, including Life Sciences Cloud, is highly desirable.
• 7+ years in technology-related roles.
• Proven success in launching digital products in healthcare or biopharma.
• Visionary product leader with a deep understanding of biopharma trends.
• Skilled in design thinking and customer experience design.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of digital product economics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive innovation in structured environments.
• Product management certification is an asset.

Compensation & Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by factors including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy and will be compliant with applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities, may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$98,700 - $164,400

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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