Executive Director, Biopharma Partnerships

McKesson’s Corporate; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Senior Director, Industry Relations to lead a team of strategic account leaders serving biopharmaceutical manufacturers across oncology, rare disease, and specialty therapies. You will build executive-level relationships, guide commercialization strategy, and influence launch planning and market access initiatives.

In this client-facing role, you will drive program growth, ensure patient access, and align cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of healthcare or pharma industry experience.
• 6+ years in progressive leadership roles managing managers or directors.
• Experience supporting oncology/rare disease commercialization programs.
• Proven success managing strategic biopharma partnerships and executive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of strategic account leaders handling manufacturer partnerships.
• Establish executive relationships with senior clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee planning meetings, governance, and performance reviews.
• Provide consultation on specialty pharmacy strategy, market access, and launches.
• Drive program growth, patient access, and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic account mgmt

Leadership development

Oncology market knowledge

Specialty pharmacy ops

Problem solving

Business acumen

Risk mitigation

Negotiation skills

Communication & presentation

Change leadership

Matrix leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or PharmD preferred

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Senior Director, Industry Relations to lead a team of strategic account leaders serving biopharmaceutical manufacturers across oncology, rare disease, and specialty therapies. You will build executive-level relationships, guide commercialization strategy, and influence launch planning and market access initiatives.

In this client-facing role, you will drive program growth, ensure patient access, and align cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes.