Director of AI Engineering & Enterprise ML

McKesson; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 196,000 - 327,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Director (M4) to lead major AI/ML engineering initiatives with enterprise-level strategic direction and cross-functional execution. You will oversee budgets, forecasts, and performance across a regulated healthcare environment to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

The role requires 12+ years of experience and 4+ years in management, with deep AI/ML credibility and a proven ability to translate business strategy into a multi-year technical roadmap.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience with 4+ years in management.
• Experience leading AI/ML engineering orgs and cross-functional teams.
• Finance/P&L ownership at scale and operating budget experience.
• Strong technical credibility in AI/ML systems and deployment at scale.
• Experience in regulated enterprise environments (healthcare/pharma).
• Ability to translate business strategy into multi-year technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level strategic direction across related disciplines.
• Lead talent pipelines, succession planning, and cross-functional integration.
• Drive continuous improvement and alignment of products with strategy.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial accountability for operating plans.
• Interface with leaders to align capabilities with organizational priorities.

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Director (M4) to lead major AI/ML engineering initiatives with enterprise-level strategic direction and cross-functional execution. You will oversee budgets, forecasts, and performance across a regulated healthcare environment to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

The role requires 12+ years of experience and 4+ years in management, with deep AI/ML credibility and a proven ability to translate business strategy into a multi-year technical roadmap.