McKesson
Healthcare
Director,M&A/Strategy
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“Director, M & A/Strategy at McKesson. Skills: M&A, Strategy, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Healthcare Strategy. Lead strategic analysis and investment thesis development for M&A. Independently drive diligence workstreams from scoping through executive recommendation and value realization”
What You'll Achieve.
Value realization; Deliver board-level materials that build conviction; Surface and qualify pipeline opportunities; Full accountability for output quality and stakeholder satisfaction; Proactively identify and frame the meaningful strategic questions that require CSBD engagement before they are escalated; Build repeatable capabilities that the enterprise can leverage and replicate; Accelerate research velocity and the quality of strategic insight; Deliver enterprise strategy calendar commitments (LRP, Budget, Board materials) with executive-ready quality
Industry & Context.
Strategic analysis; Investment thesis development; Diligence workstreams; Strategic projects; Analytical framework; Executive delivery; Strategic questions; Research velocity; Quality of strategic insight
25 - 40% Travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of total experience, 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, healthcare strategy, corporate development, investment banking, or related field, Proven track record of independently leading complex strategic projects from scoping through executive delivery, financial modeling, market analysis, strategic narrative development, Bachelor's degree
Nice to Have
MBA strongly preferred, biopharma services, digital health, or access/affordability experience a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead strategic analysis and investment thesis development for M&A
Independently drive diligence workstreams from scoping through executive recommendation and value realization
Own the articulation of CMM's value proposition for network develop
Deliver board-level materials that build conviction at the Executive (McKesson) and Business Unit (CMM Leadership Team) level
Build and manage relationships with external partners — investment banks
and consultants — to surface and qualify pipeline opportunities
Lead high-priority strategic projects end-to-end: scope definition
stakeholder management
and executive delivery with full accountability for output quality and stakeholder satisfaction
Serve as CMM Senior Leadership Team's primary thought proactively identify and frame the meaningful strategic questions that require CSBD engagement before they are escalated
Lead the development and deployment of CSBD Centers of Excellence build repeatable capabilities that the enterprise can leverage and replicate
Champion adoption of AI tools across the team to accelerate research velocity and the quality of strategic insight
Deliver enterprise strategy calendar commitments (LRP
Board materials) with executive-ready quality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with senior executives and business unit leaders; Build and manage relationships with external partners — investment banks, PE firms, and consultants; Stakeholder management; Serve as CMM Senior Leadership Team's primary thought; Talent developer and active mentor for CSBD team members; Model CSBD's culture of high performance, intellectual curiosity, and the pace of possibility in your work and in how you show up for the team
Communication Scope
Ability to influence senior leaders without authority; Build conviction in the room; Represent CSBD's point of view clearly
Process & Methodology
Lead strategic analysis and investment thesis development for M&A independently drive diligence workstreams from scoping through executive recommendation and value realization, Lead high-priority strategic projects end-to-end: scope definition, analytical framework, stakeholder management, and executive delivery with full accountability for output quality and stakeholder satisfaction
Full Job Description
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. **ABOUT COVERMYMEDS CSBD** CMM’s Corporate Strategy and Business Development team (CSBD) sits at the center of the enterprise's growth agenda — responsible for shaping the choices that matter most and creating the conditions for McKesson/CoverMyMeds (CMM) to lead in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. CSBD operates at the highest levels of the organization, partnering with senior executives and business unit leaders to drive clarity, conviction, and action on the enterprise's most complex strategic challenges. At CoverMyMeds, CSBD is the engine that powers long-term strategic thinking, business development, inorganic growth, and industry intelligence. We exist to be strategic accelerators; as thought partners, as builders of new growth levers, and as the talent pipeline that feeds McKesson's next generation of leaders. If you are motivated by meaningful work, high standards, and the opportunity to shape what healthcare looks like tomorrow, CSBD is where you belong. **WHAT YOU 'LL DO** **DEVELOP NEW GROWTH DRIVERS** * Lead strategic analysis and investment thesis development for M&A targets; independently drive diligence workstreams from scoping through executive recommendation and value realization * Own the articulation of CMM's value proposition for network stakeholders; develop and deliver board-level materials that build conviction at the Executive (McKess
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