Strategic Planning Director – Pharma Distribution (Hybrid)

Mckesson Corporation; Irving, Columbus, Alpharetta (TX, OH, GA); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in Irving, TX offers a hybrid role leading the North America Pharmaceutical Distribution strategy team. You will oversee long-range planning, connect priorities with execution, and guide leadership decisions across a large matrixed organization.

Will partner with senior leaders to frame questions, identify tradeoffs, and drive consensus and progress. You will develop governance, deliverables, and executive materials, while building and mentoring a high-performing strategy group that

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and problem solving: structure ambiguous issues and advise clear options.
• Executive communication: craft concise materials for senior audiences.
• Leadership: develop talent, lead across a matrixed organization.
• Analytical rigor: synthesize data to inform decisions.
• Influence and relationship building: drive alignment without direct authority.
• Industry knowledge: healthcare/pharma distribution understanding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead NAPD's annual and long-range strategic planning processes and connect long-term direction with execution.
• Frame critical strategic questions with senior leaders, clarify tradeoffs, and align near-term priorities with long-term goals.
• Integrate plans across portfolios, identify dependencies, and elevate issues needing executive alignment.
• Develop materials for strategy reviews, board materials, and leadership offsites.
• Lead planning cadences and governance to connect strategy, priorities, and performance.
• Coach and develop a high-performing strategy team and coordinate with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Analytical rigor

Leadership

Problem solving

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics/healthcare

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

McKesson in Irving, TX offers a hybrid role leading the North America Pharmaceutical Distribution strategy team. You will oversee long-range planning, connect priorities with execution, and guide leadership decisions across a large matrixed organization.

Will partner with senior leaders to frame questions, identify tradeoffs, and drive consensus and progress. You will develop governance, deliverables, and executive materials, while building and mentoring a high-performing strategy group that