Sr. Manager, Product Innovation

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.

NOTE: This is an EVERGREEN role that will be used to fill current and/or future opportunities as they arise.

Current Need:

The Sr. Manager (Lead), Product Innovation supports the execution of McKesson’s enterprise innovation strategy by managing the day-to-day operations of innovation projects and programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Innovation, the Manager of Product Innovation is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project milestones, and ensuring timely delivery of pilots, proof of concepts, and minimum viable products. This role plays a critical part in operationalizing innovation efforts, applying structured methodologies, and maintaining alignment with strategic goals. The position requires strong organizational skills, stakeholder engagement, and a working knowledge of innovation frameworks and digital tools. 

Key Responsibilities:

Innovation Management 

• Manage the tactical execution of innovation initiatives from concept through pilot and MVP delivery. 

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. 

• Track progress against milestones and proactively identify risks or delays. 

• Ensure documentation and reporting of project outcomes and learnings. 

• Help build business cases justifying investments in and returns from individual innovation initiatives. 

Cross-Functional Coordination 

• Facilitate collaboration across product, strategy, operations, analytics, and technical teams. 

• Schedule and lead working sessions, stand-ups, and stakeholder updates. 

• Serve as the central point of contact for assigned innovation projects. 

• Ensure alignment between business needs and technical feasibility. 

Innovation Process & Methodology 

• Apply structured innovation frameworks such as design thinking, lean startup, and agile delivery. 

• Support intake, discovery, and validation phases of the innovation lifecycle. 

• Maintain innovation pipeline tools and dashboards to track project status and metrics. 

• Assist in stage-gate reviews and governance processes. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication 

• Prepare and deliver clear communications to internal stakeholders regarding project status, outcomes, and next steps. 

• Support the development of business cases and presentation materials for leadership reviews. 

• Coordinate feedback loops with business units, customers, and partners to refine concepts. 

Market & Customer Insight Integration 

• Partner with analytics and strategy teams to incorporate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence into project planning. 

• Support vendor and partner engagement for external research and concept validation. <