Sr. Director, BSMR Analytics & Business Insights

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the strategic direction for BSMR analytics, aligning with broader organizational goals.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality analytics solutions.
• Create processes for request intake, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Establish standards for data quality, analytic methodologies, and output formats that ensure consistent, reliable insights.
• Serve as the primary liaison between BSMR business units and McKesson Technology teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and communicate technology capabilities/constraints back to business stakeholders.
• Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and build strong collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Oversee the portfolio of analytics initiatives across BSMR, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Evaluate and prioritize competing requests based on business impact, resource availability, and technical feasibility.
• Monitor project progress, identify and address bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery of analytics solutions.
• Drive the evolution of BSMR's analytics capabilities, from foundational reporting to advanced predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Evaluate and recommend investments in new analytics tools, methodologies, and skills.
• Develop a roadmap for analytics maturity that aligns with business strategy and technology capabilities.
• Foster a culture of data literacy and analytics-driven decision making across BSMR.
• Build and lead a high-performing analytics team with diverse technical and business skills.
• Develop talent through coaching, training, and career pathing.
• Create a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Establish performance metrics and management processes that ensure team effectiveness and growth.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience, typically 13+ years of data & analytics, coding, platforms, AI, and/or business insights experience.
• 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Business, Technology, or related field preferred.
• Certifications in data analytics, business intelligence, or related fields desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in technology/IT roles within pharmaceutical or healthcare distribution.
• Demonstrated success leading analytics or data science functions.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Track record of translating business needs into technology solutions.
• Experience with modern data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, etc.
• Success in building and maintaining analytics governance frameworks.
• Experience leading technology transformations or significant analytics initiatives.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for business audiences.
• Deep understanding of data architecture & analytics methodologies.
• Strategic thinking with tactical execution capabilities.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills in matrix environments.
• Business acumen and understanding of pharmaceutical distribution dynamics.
• Project and portfolio management expertise.
• Team leadership and talent development.
• Change management and organizational transformation skills.

Nice to Have

• Certifications in data analytics, business intelligence, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 13+ years of experience in data & analytics roles.
• 6+ years of leadership experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package including base pay, annual bonus, or long-term incentives.
• Total Rewards program.
• Work environment benefits (details available via link).