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.

Company Profile

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 VP, PRO.

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 lon