Director, McKesson Ventures Platform

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.Director, McKesson Ventures PlatformMcKesson VenturesSan Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; or Columbus, OH; potential flexibility for ideal candidate Current NeedMcKesson Ventures is a strategic venture firm backed by McKesson Corporation, investing in early- and growth-stage digital health and tech-enabled healthcare services companies. We are seeking a high-performing, independent, intellectually curious candidate to serve as a strategic partner within our platform function to support the McKesson Ventures’ mandates to:Bring insights and relationships from the venture and innovation ecosystem into McKesson to inform the long-term growth strategy of McKesson and drive strategic partnerships between the external ecosystem and McKessonSupport internal vetting and diligence efforts for new investments and investment focus areasSupport our portfolio companies’ post-investment in achieving their highest potential, including developing commercial relationships with both McKesson and other customersBuild and maintain a brand as a leading healthcare venture and growth investment fundThis individual will own insight generation, content production, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building for a set of focus areas (example areas: specialty pharmacy, oncology, ophthalmology, clinical trials, life sciences commercial services, specialty provider MSOs) — operating with significant independence while partnering closely with senior members of the Platform team. Success in this role requires knowing or learning and staying up to date on McKesson’s business and strategic priorities to translate market trends and knowledge of the venture and growth ecosystem into relevant insights and introductions for McKesson audiences. This is a comprehensive venture platform role: the person we hire will move fluidly from deep research to polished deliverable in both written and presentation format to stakeholder conversation and will be expected to operate more like a peer than a direct report to the broader Insights leadership.The mix of the various responsibilities (insight generation, content production, stakeholder engagement, portfolio development, marketing) will vary throughout the year and from year to year and should be driven by the candidate. Strong candidates will:Have comfort with, interest in, and skills for all the responsibility typesBe able to effectively assess and prioritize where to spend their time amongst the various responsibilities to drive the greatest benefit for the team, the portfolio, and McKessonBe comfortable with a responsibility and task mix that evolves and changes with team needs and prioritiesIncorporate AI into their work: explore ways to be more efficient, create higher quality work, and make possible new types of work using AI toolsPosition DescriptionInsight Generation & ResearchMonitor and synthesize relevant market developments, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends within assigned segments (e.g., oncology, pharmacy, healthcare data, value-based care)Support and, over time, drive the generation and maintenance of market segment theses — identifying new theses, refreshing existing ones, and building evidentiary frameworks that make the case compellinglyConduct targeted, scope-defined research on specific deals, companies, or topics, which may include diligence support and interviews with leaders within McKesson; produce clear, high-quality outputs under time pressureProvide rapid, well-reasoned takes on companies, market developments, or industry news in response to ad hoc requests from McKesson stakeholders and Ventures leadershipContent & Collateral ProductionCreate high-quality presentations, newsletters, blogs, videos, and other thought leadership collateral that distill complex ideas for internal and external audiencesOwn content development for assigned segments from first draft through final delivery, with a high editorial bar — strong visual and written communication skills are a mustContribute to the team's broader content calendar and investment lookback materials; bring creativity and a clear point of view to how insights are packaged and communicatedStakeholder & Relationship EngagementBuild and maintain relationships with priority stakeholders within the McKesson business unit(s) — serving as a credible, go-to thought partner on market dynamics and portfolio activityPrepare and support senior team members ahead of panel appearances, external meetings, and stakeholder engagements; occasionally represent the team in these settings directlyIdentify opportunities for McKesson Ventures to add value through insight sharing, event participation, or strategic introductionsPortfolio Development SupportSupport portfolio development activities for select portfolio companies, including opportunity identification, deal design input, and relationship facilitationOperate as a connector between portfolio companies and relevant McKesson stakeholders, leveraging your understanding of both sides of the relationshipMarketing & External PresenceManage third party media consultant for weekly social/web activityContribute to LinkedIn and web presence for McKesson Ventures, including identifying content opportunities and drafting posts that reflect the team's voice and perspectiveSupport event identification, planning, and execution within your segment — from partner and venue coordination through day-of activities and follow-upMinimum Requirements7+ years of experience in healthcare management consulting, venture capital platform/portfolio development, or a healthcare industry operator / startup environmentDirect experience in pharma tech, health tech, or tech-enabled healthcare services strongly preferred; deep familiarity with at least one of McKesson's core verticals (oncology, pharmacy, biopharma services) is a plusDemonstrated ability to own end-to-end work product — from initial research framing through final stakeholder delivery — with limited day-to-day oversightDemonstrated ability to develop strategic relationships and influence without authorityDirect experience presenting to senior stakeholders, small and large format settings and exercising judgement to match tone and audience Critical Skills and ExperienceLead with purpose and humility, including:Relationship building and influence: Able to develop trust and credibility with senior stakeholders across a large, matrixed organization; skilled at influencing without authorityCreate our future, including:Strategic and analytical thinking: Ability to evaluate complex market dynamics, build structured arguments, and develop clear, defensible points of view; comfort synthesizing ambiguous or incomplete information into actionable insightIntellectual Curiosity: Genuine interest in healthcare innovation, market dynamics, and the venture ecosystem; stays current on trends and proactively brings outside perspectives into the team's thinkingDeliver results that matter, including:Independent judgment and drive: Self-starter with strong initiative; able to identify what matters, prioritize accordingly, and drive work to completion without waiting to be directed; fails fast, learns, and moves forwardCommunications skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex ideas; ability to develop rapport and credibility, promote ideas and proposals persuasively, and craft deliverables that are both rigorous and readableContent Craft and Creative Range: Brings a clear point of view to how insights are packaged and communicated; comfortable moving across formats — from a detailed research memo to a punchy LinkedIn post to a keynote-ready slide deckEducation4-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experiencePhysical RequirementsGeneral office demands. Travel up to 15–20% expected, including occasional attendance at industry events and McKesson site visits.Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.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$139,500 - $232,500McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.McKesson is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. 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