Vice President, Pharmacy Retail Operations

McKesson; United States; Remote; USD 109,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Join McKesson as the Vice President of Pharmacy Retail Operations, where you will lead the promotion and execution of pharmacy services to our franchisees. With over 10 years of experience in pharmacy operations, exceptional project management, communication, and leadership skills are required. This role offers a competitive salary aligned with the significant responsibilities of ensuring improved financial, clinical, and operational performance across multiple locations.

Benefits

Company Car or Auto Allowance Program

Annual bonus or long-term incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in retail or pharmacy operations.
• Advanced knowledge of retail operations management.
• Exemplary communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive field and pharmacy engagement.
• Serve as the primary strategy leader for educational needs.
• Advise and consult with store owners.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Influencing Skills

Education

PharmD

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Vice President, Pharmacy Retail Operations

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.

McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively.

United by our I2CARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful - all for the better health of patients. McKesson has been named a “ Most Admired Company ” in the healthcare wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a “ Best Place to Work ” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a top military-friendly company by Military Friendly. For more info, visit www.mckesson.com .

We take pride in our culture of connection and believe in a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic self. We welcome and encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities and others with diverse perspectives to join our growing team. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable assets that can translate into a rewarding career path with us.

Current Need

McKesson is seeking a Vice President, Pharmacy Retail Operations.

McKesson and Health Mart are seeking a Vice President, Pharmacy Retail Operations (VP, PRO) who will be responsible for the promotion and execution of pharmacy and healthcare services to Health Mart franchisees and McKesson pharmacies.

The VP, PRO Identifies growth opportunities and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders as needed. This role serves as a resource for the field sales teams and plays a lead role on key region initiatives and priorities. The VP, PRO works with various stakeholders within the healthcare system to address/understand/discuss complex reimbursement systems, pharmacy workflow and efficiencies, front of store retail strategies and other business approaches for retail pharmacy.

Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of retail pharmacy operations along with excellent project management, critical thinking, analytical skills, and proven ability to drive implementation and execution across a large geography. Proven leadership and strategic vision capabilities along with solid industry presence is desired. Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization across business units. Ability to manage through influence and work cross functionally within the organization to drive results. Must be able to operate successfully with a high level of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive Health Mart and McKesson field and pharmacy engagement by ensuring improved financial, clinical, and operational performance.

Serve as the primary strategy leader to determine educational needs of field teams, buying groups and pharmacies on Health Mart and McKesson programs, initiatives, and the global retail pharmacy marketplace.

Ensures flawless execution and compliance of Health Mart and McKesson programs and franchise requirements within assigned region.

Acts as an advisor, pharmacy advocate, consultant, and business coach to store owners.

Provides mentoring and coaching support to sales team members.

Facilitates training to pharmacies and field sales teams.

Provides pharmacy industry thought leadership and clinical and retail expertise.

Serves as a Health Mart spokesperson on specialized projects or programs and solutions.

Acts as prime consultant on large projects that affect the McKesson and Health Mart’s long-term goals and objectives.

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master’s or Doctorate qualifications.

Education

Less years required if has relevant Master’s or Doctorate qualifications.

Degree in pharmacy (PharmD).

MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Critical Skills

10+ years’ experience in retail, pharmacy operations (chain or independent).

Advanced knowledge of retail operations management and experience leading retail operational teams.

Exemplary communication skills (verbal/written).

Must have strong ability to influence and motivate.

Preferred Skills

Understanding of retail pharmacy systems.

Third-party management experience.

Pharmacy clinical practices knowledge.

Knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.

Business acumen – must have ability to foster innovation and collaboration.

Working Conditions

Remote work environment. Work at Home – Field-based role. Must reside in Dallas, TX market.

Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record/MVR.

This VP PRO must live within the assigned Regional territory below.

Remote/Home-Based Territory – TX, OK, LA

Ability to travel for store visits, meetings, and industry related conferences.

Travel up to 50% required to client sites, business partners and internal meetings.

Full-time, salaried, exempt role, eligible for our Company Car or Auto Allowance Program.

Must be authorized to work in the US unrestricted – This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several 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 pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$109,800 - $183,000

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.

McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively.

United by our I2CARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful - all for the better health of patients. McKesson has been named a “ Most Admired Company ” in the healthcare wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a “ Best Place to Work ” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a top military-friendly company by Military Friendly. For more info, visit www.mckesson.com .

We take pride in our culture of connection and believe in a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic self. We welcome and encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities and others with diverse perspectives to join our growing team. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable assets that can translate into a rewarding career path with us.

Current Need

McKesson is seeking a Vice President, Pharmacy Retail Operations.

McKesson and Health Mart are seeking a Vice President, Pharmacy Retail Operations (VP, PRO) who will be responsible for the promotion and execution of pharmacy and healthcare services to Health Mart franchisees and McKesson pharmacies.

The VP, PRO Identifies growth opportunities and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders as needed. This role serves as a resource for the field sales teams and plays a lead role on key region initiatives and priorities. The VP, PRO works with various stakeholders within the healthcare system to address/understand/discuss complex reimbursement systems, pharmacy workflow and efficiencies, front of store retail strategies and other business approaches for retail pharmacy.

Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of retail pharmacy operations along with excellent project management, critical thinking, analytical skills, and proven ability to drive implementation and execution across a large geography. Proven leadership and strategic vision capabilities along with solid industry presence is desired. Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization across business units. Ability to manage through influence and work cross functionally within the organization to drive results. Must be able to operate successfully with a high level of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive Health Mart and McKesson field and pharmacy engagement by ensuring improved financial, clinical, and operational performance.

• Serve as the primary strategy leader to determine educational needs of field teams, buying groups and pharmacies on Health Mart and McKesson programs, initiatives, and the global retail pharmacy marketplace.

• Ensures flawless execution and compliance of Health Mart and McKesson programs and franchise requirements within assigned region.

• Acts as an advisor, pharmacy advocate, consultant, and business coach to store owners.

• Provides mentoring and coaching support to sales team members.

• Facilitates training to pharmacies and field sales teams.

• Provides pharmacy industry thought leadership and clinical and retail expertise.

• Serves as a Health Mart spokesperson on specialized projects or programs and solutions.

• Acts as prime consultant on large projects that affect the McKesson and Health Mart’s long-term goals and objectives.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience. Less years required if has relevant Master’s or Doctorate qualifications.

Education

• Less years required if has relevant Master’s or Doctorate qualifications.

• Degree in pharmacy (PharmD).

• MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Critical Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in retail, pharmacy operations (chain or independent).

• Advanced knowledge of retail operations management and experience leading retail operational teams.

• Exemplary communication skills (verbal/written).

• Must have strong ability to influence and motivate.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of retail pharmacy systems.

• Third-party management experience.

• Pharmacy clinical practices knowledge.

• Knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.

• Business acumen – must have ability to foster innovation and collaboration.

Working Conditions

• Remote work environment. Work at Home – Field-based role. Must reside in Dallas, TX market.

• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record/MVR.

• This VP PRO must live within the assigned Regional territory below.

• Remote/Home-Based Territory – TX, OK, LA

• Ability to travel for store visits, meetings, and industry related conferences.

• Travel up to 50% required to client sites, business partners and internal meetings.

• Full-time, salaried, exempt role, eligible for our Company Car or Auto Allowance Program.

• Must be authorized to work in the US unrestricted – This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several 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 pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$109,800 - $183,000

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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About the company

McKesson Corporation is an American company distributing pharmaceuticals and providing health information technology, medical supplies, and care management tools.

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