Chief of Staff - Biopharma

$124,500 - $207,500/Yr

McKesson - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Director

Remote - Columbus, OH

1-10 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Director Biopharma Commercial Execution at McKesson is a pivotal role that provides strategic and execution leadership to the Sales and Account Management organization. This position is designed to ensure seamless coordination, collaboration, and communication within the department and across other functional teams. The primary objective is to lead the necessary operating rhythms for optimal performance success, which includes strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, performance monitoring, project management, stakeholder communication, and promoting a digital mindset within the organization. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic objectives and priorities for the Sales and Account Management organization. You will develop and implement a comprehensive initiative execution plan to achieve these strategic goals, monitor progress, identify potential roadblocks, and provide guidance to ensure successful execution of initiatives. As a liaison between the Sales and Account Management organization and other departments such as Marketing, Operations, Product, and Finance, you will facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination of initiatives. You will also be responsible for establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress and effectiveness of initiatives. Analyzing data and providing regular reports to senior leadership will be crucial, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended actions. Additionally, you will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of strategic projects, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines while allocating and coordinating resources. Effective communication is key in this role, as you will develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to keep stakeholders informed about initiative progress, milestones, and outcomes. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders will be essential to ensure their support and engagement in driving initiatives forward. Furthermore, you will foster a culture of innovation and digital transformation within the Sales and Account Management organization, encouraging team members to adopt a digital mindset and stay updated with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic objectives and priorities for the Sales and Account Management organization.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive initiative execution plan to achieve strategic goals.
• Monitor progress, identify potential roadblocks, and provide guidance to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between the Sales and Account Management organization and other departments to foster collaboration and alignment.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination of initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for synergy and process improvement across teams and drive necessary changes.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress and effectiveness of initiatives.
• Analyze data and provide regular reports to senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended actions.
• Drive accountability by establishing performance targets, monitoring results, and ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of strategic projects within the Sales and Account Management organization.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines for projects.
• Allocate and coordinate resources, monitor progress, and proactively address any issues or risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to keep stakeholders informed about initiative progress, milestones, and outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication between senior leadership, department heads, and team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their support and engagement in driving initiatives forward.
• Foster a culture of innovation and digital transformation within the Sales and Account Management organization.
• Encourage team members to adopt a digital mindset by promoting the use of digital tools, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of proven experience in a Chief of Staff, Initiative management or similar role, preferably supporting a Sales and Account Management organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to align initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, analyze data, and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Enthusiasm for AI and digital mindset, and ability to use various needed collaboration tools.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base pay and potential bonuses.
• Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities based on performance, experience, and skills.