Senior Director, Software Engineering

Overview

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. 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.

Current Need

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and driven Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead our data engineering efforts. This role is designed for an individual with 0-1 years of leadership experience, who has demonstrated a strong aptitude for technical leadership and a deep background in data engineering, ready to step into a significant role with high impact. You will be instrumental in shaping our data strategy, building scalable data platforms, and fostering a culture of excellence within our engineering organization.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of defining and executing our data strategy, aligning with the company’s overall business objectives. You will translate complex business needs into technical data solutions, ensuring our data infrastructure supports rapid innovation and informed decision-making across all departments. This includes identifying emerging data technologies and trends, and integrating them into our roadmap.

As Senior Director, you will oversee the entire data engineering lifecycle, from data ingestion and processing to storage and consumption. Your influence will extend across multiple product lines and initiatives, directly impacting our ability to leverage data for competitive advantage. You will be responsible for defining technical standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for all data-related initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with product management, data science, and other engineering teams to understand their data requirements and deliver robust, scalable data solutions. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders will be crucial for success. You will champion data-driven approaches and ensure seamless integration of data capabilities into our products and services.

We are committed to building a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and high performance. You will foster an environment that encourages experimentation, embraces calculated risks, and values pragmatic problem-solving. You will mentor and grow a team of talented data engineers, promoting best practices in data governance, security, and quality.

As Senior Director of Engineering, you will champion a data-driven approach to engineering leadership, using metrics and KPIs to guide strategic decisions, optimize team performance, and ensure alignment with company goals. You will establish and monitor engineering-specific KPIs—such as deployment frequency, lead time for changes, system reliability, and team velocity—to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Your ability to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights will be critical in prioritizing initiatives, allocating resources, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture rooted in accountability and innovation.

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive engineering team. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create a richer work environment. You will actively contribute to our D&I initiatives, promoting equitable opportunities, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work.

This role reports directly to the VP/GM of MomentinRx. You will have significant opportunities for professional growth, including leading larger initiatives, expanding your team, and influencing strategic direction at the executive level. We are committed to your development and will provide resources for ongoing learning and skill enhancement.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 13+ years of professional experience and 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills (or equivalent experience).

Critical Skills

• 13+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 6+ years in a leadership role managing multiple engineering teams.
• Strong data background with extensive experience in data engineering, data science, or related fields.
• Proven 0-1 experience in building, scaling, and optimizing engineering organizations from the ground up.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in software development, architectural design, and system integration.
• Expertise in various programming languages, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to travel up to 10%.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position: 185,900 - 309,800.

Equal Opportunity

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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