Sr. Director, Talent Management

Company: McKesson
Location: Irving
Posted on: April 25, 2025

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 UsEstablished in 1833, McKesson is a Fortune 10 global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, healthcare technology, community oncology, and specialty care. We partner with life sciences companies, manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other healthcare organizations to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost effectively. Our enterprise consists of the following businesses:

• Pharmaceutical Solutions and Services (PSaS)
• Medical Surgical Solutions (MMS)
• CoverMyMeds (CMM)
• McKesson International (Europe and Canada)McKesson draws upon its rich and nearly 200-year history to serve as the central nervous system of healthcare, touching nearly 1/3 of all pharmaceuticals used each day in North America, leading as the 4th largest pharmacy chain, and serving as the #1 distributor in Oncology and key specialties. Most recently, McKesson has been awarded the honor and public health responsibility of serving as the centralized distributor of the COVID 19 vaccine(s) and all associated ancillary products and supplies.We deliver careers with purpose and potential. Our focus on better health starts with creating an inclusive environment with strong values where you can build a fulfilling career. You can count on us to provide you with resources and opportunities to grow and be your best, while contributing to our pursuit of improving lives.What sets McKesson apart as an exceptional place is our people. Our employees understand that together, unified by our global i -care values, we fulfill our mission and uphold our reputation as a trusted partner to our customers and their patients. Our i -care values are foundational to all that we do, and who we are as a company.Integrity - We do what's rightInclusion - We embrace and respect each other as we areCustomer First - We succeed when our customers succeedAccountability - We take personal responsibility for our actions and our workRespect - We treat people with dignity and respectExcellence - We insist upon qualityThe RoleAs a member of the Global Talent Management Development Team, the Senior Director, Talent Partner is responsible for supporting and driving the McKesson talent strategy through practical talent solutions. The Senior Director, Talent Partner will partner with Executive Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and Engagement, the business HRBPs, and senior McKesson leadership to drive talent strategies and programs, and retention through accurate identification of high potential & promotable talent, partnership in the selection and onboarding process, coaching, development of talent, and succession planning.The Senior Director, Talent Partner will get to know McKesson Technology well and have a clear point of view on talent strategies needed to enable business results. They will deeply understand aspirations, capabilities, and development actions of top talent and influence key talent decisions through trust and credibility with HRBP leaders and the Executive Leadership team.Reporting to the VP, Talent Partner for Corporate Functions & Canada, the Talent Partner will lead the strategy and efforts for our McKesson Technology (MT) and Global Impact Organization (GIO) with broad support from a junior talent partner on the team.Key Responsibilities
  • Act as functional talent strategist and expert on talent with a focus on building a robust pipeline.
  • Leverage talent data and insights to build functional talent strategy in alignment with enterprise business and talent needs.
  • Partner with SVP, HR for the Corporate Functions and Sr. HRBPs to build local strategies to solve talent gaps and ensure retention of top talent.
  • Serve as subject matter expert, thought leader, and advisor to Executive Leaders on the talent needs of their top high potential leaders to ensure alignment with organizational and talent strategies.
  • Utilize assessment outcomes to coach and develop direct reports to the Executive Operating Team (EOT), VPs, High Potentials and leaders of growth areas through identified assessment processes and custom individual development plans focused on future role readiness.
  • Lead (plan and facilitate) Executive Operating Team (EOT) Member and direct report to EOT Talent review and succession planning processes ensuring inclusive processes.
  • Ensure best-in-class functional executive experience through onboarding and assimilation activities for Executive and VP external hires and promotions.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition at the Executive, Enterprise, and local level, to contribute to a thorough executive selection approach for the CIO and direct reports.
  • Review selections made by Lead, Talent Management to identify and aggregate functional nominees for HiPo programs, assessment cohorts, and other development opportunities for VP and above talent.QualificationsMinimum Requirements
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience within a complex and high-growth organization.
    • 13+ years of experience in Human Resources and/or Talent Management with at least 7 years' experience in Talent Management, leadership coaching, and high potential development in a large organization.
    • Prior experience developing Talent Management strategies connected to business priorities to solve for diverse high potential leadership talent sourcing, development, and retention.
    • Consulting experience and/or experience as a leader of a Talent Management organization is a plus.Critical Skills
      • Accurate Assessor of Talent: Ability to accurately assess talent and potential of leaders using validated tools and consistent talent philosophy.
      • Collaboration and Influence: Ability to partner with and influence colleagues in TMD, Executive Talent Acquisition, and Inclusion & Belonging.
      • Strategic Mindset: Ability to develop talent strategies to support and drive business priorities.
      • Coaching: Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, ability to assess needs, collaborate, and build practical solutions that drive talent results.
      • Communication: Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
      • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to accurately distill complex information and communicate the information in a concise and understandable manner.Key Capabilities
        • Business Expert and Talent Strategist: Knows business well and has a clear point of view on talent strategies needed to enable business results.
        • Talent Authority: Deeply understands aspirations, capabilities, and development actions of top talent.
        • Trusted Advisor and Advocate: Influences key talent decisions through trust and credibility with HRBPs and Executive Team.Education
          • Required:
            • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, HR, OD, or similar field.
            • Preferred:
              • Master's degree in Business, HR, OD, or similar field.
              • Leadership coaching certification in Hogan assessment or other related assessments.LocationLas Colinas, TXMcKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities.Join us at McKesson!
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